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Breast lift and augmentation in 2 stages or one procedure? (photo)

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RLP_EsqMay 24, 2019

So I’ve gone to consultations with 4 plastic surgeons for a mastopexy with augmentation. I’ve narrowed it down to 2 surgeons. One surgeon suggests having an anchor lift and inserting 600cc (I have a very wide chest) implants in the same procedure. The second surgeon suggests having the anchor lift first and inserting implants for my desired upper pole fullness approximately 3 months post-lift. What is your opinion? I breastfed and have recently lost 100+ lbs and am left with extreme ptosis.

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