I'm beyond ready for a reduction along with lipo under my arms/back. So many results I see are boxy and square and I definitely don't want that. What would you suggest for me? Ideally I'd be as small as possible with a snatched in waist but I'd like to be realistic too. My rib cage was a 34 until I hit middle age and my breast tissue took over and keeps growing (now a 42) ...I'm miserable. 5'7, fairly short waisted.
Answer: Bellesoma Breast Reduction & liposuction The technique I recommend is The Bellesoma Method. This will reduce and reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. The weight of the breast is transferred to the underlying pectoralis major muscle resulting in pain relief without excessive reduction. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained. At the same time, liposuction can be done. Best Wishes, Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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Answer: Bellesoma Breast Reduction & liposuction The technique I recommend is The Bellesoma Method. This will reduce and reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. The weight of the breast is transferred to the underlying pectoralis major muscle resulting in pain relief without excessive reduction. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained. At the same time, liposuction can be done. Best Wishes, Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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Answer: Avoid boxy pancake boob? I prefer superior medial technique to help with improved shape. The best thing is to see before/after pictures from your surgeon so you can see likely results.
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Answer: Avoid boxy pancake boob? I prefer superior medial technique to help with improved shape. The best thing is to see before/after pictures from your surgeon so you can see likely results.
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July 18, 2021
Answer: Avoid boxy pancake boob? Thank you for your pictures and questions. I would encourage you to be cautious about your expectations. A breast reduction is just that, a reduction of the breast to offload weight and tension. It will not likely produce perky and round breasts and it will certainly not produce a snatched waist. What you are speaking about is the squareness of early postop results with an inferior pedicle reduction. With large reductions such as yours, the inferior pedicle is likely going to be the procedure of choice. You should check out some longer term results to better understand the final outcomes. Best of luck! Dallas Buchanan, MD VIVIFY plastic surgery Tampa, FL
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July 18, 2021
Answer: Avoid boxy pancake boob? Thank you for your pictures and questions. I would encourage you to be cautious about your expectations. A breast reduction is just that, a reduction of the breast to offload weight and tension. It will not likely produce perky and round breasts and it will certainly not produce a snatched waist. What you are speaking about is the squareness of early postop results with an inferior pedicle reduction. With large reductions such as yours, the inferior pedicle is likely going to be the procedure of choice. You should check out some longer term results to better understand the final outcomes. Best of luck! Dallas Buchanan, MD VIVIFY plastic surgery Tampa, FL
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July 12, 2021
Answer: How to avoid boxy pancake boob? Hi, Thank you for the question. Based on your photos, you appear to be a great candidate for breast reductions surgery. During breast reduction surgery, excess breast tissue is removed, the breast is lifted and nipple/areola is typically made smaller. It is easiest to think of breast reduction as including the breast lift. There are two main techniques and scar patterns for breast reduction: Inverted-T (Anchor) or Lollipop. The decision to proceed with one technique vs. the other depends on the amount of excess breast tissue present and your surgeon's preference/experience. I typically use Inverted-T (Anchor) superomedial pedicel technique for my breast reduction patients to create a round and uplifted breast shape, which helps avoid boxy breast appearance. I suggest that you seek an in person consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon specializing in Breast Reduction surgeries to further discuss your options, specific techniques, concerns and expectations. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. I hope this helps.Best regards, Dr. Karanetz Dr. Irena KaranetzFellowship-TrainedBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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July 12, 2021
Answer: How to avoid boxy pancake boob? Hi, Thank you for the question. Based on your photos, you appear to be a great candidate for breast reductions surgery. During breast reduction surgery, excess breast tissue is removed, the breast is lifted and nipple/areola is typically made smaller. It is easiest to think of breast reduction as including the breast lift. There are two main techniques and scar patterns for breast reduction: Inverted-T (Anchor) or Lollipop. The decision to proceed with one technique vs. the other depends on the amount of excess breast tissue present and your surgeon's preference/experience. I typically use Inverted-T (Anchor) superomedial pedicel technique for my breast reduction patients to create a round and uplifted breast shape, which helps avoid boxy breast appearance. I suggest that you seek an in person consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon specializing in Breast Reduction surgeries to further discuss your options, specific techniques, concerns and expectations. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. I hope this helps.Best regards, Dr. Karanetz Dr. Irena KaranetzFellowship-TrainedBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon
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July 9, 2021
Answer: Avoid boxy pancake boob? Hi. Based on your pictures you look like you would be an excellent candidate for breast reduction. In most cases a boxy look can be avoided and the breast can be shaped nicely with a good rounded shape with the appropriate design and techniques. I would recommend consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon with good experience with breast reductions. Be open and frank about your concerns. Also pay good attention to that surgeon's before and after pictures and make sure that they seem to match what you are looking for. I have included some examples in case it is helpful. Good luck and take care, Dr. Howell
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July 9, 2021
Answer: Avoid boxy pancake boob? Hi. Based on your pictures you look like you would be an excellent candidate for breast reduction. In most cases a boxy look can be avoided and the breast can be shaped nicely with a good rounded shape with the appropriate design and techniques. I would recommend consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon with good experience with breast reductions. Be open and frank about your concerns. Also pay good attention to that surgeon's before and after pictures and make sure that they seem to match what you are looking for. I have included some examples in case it is helpful. Good luck and take care, Dr. Howell
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