I Had a Breast Reduction 20 Years Ago with an Anchor Scar. Now I'd Like to Have a Lift, Firm my Breasts and Improve the Shape. 38 year old, 5'3" 130. My old plastic surgeon said he did not have my records and would be worried about doing a second lift after the reduction. Other plastic surgeons said a lift with tiny implant is safe and will help. Is this a worrisome procedure after having a reduction? I would be open to a tiny implant but ideally would like to be the same size, just rounder. I'd love to be able to go bra less. Is this possible?
Answer: Had Reduction 20 Years PO, Is It Possible To Have Lift?
Yes but the surgeon needs to be aware of the vascular N/A supply so no necrosis occurs. This stake a very experienced PS.
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Yes but the surgeon needs to be aware of the vascular N/A supply so no necrosis occurs. This stake a very experienced PS.
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Thank you for the question and picture. Yes, you should be able to undergo breast lifting safely, especially given that your initial breast operation was done approximately 20 years ago. It will be important for you to communicate your goals clearly with your plastic surgeon so as to determine whether or not breast implants will be necessary to achieve your goals as well. In my practice, I prefer the use of goal pictures during this communication process.
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Thank you for the question and picture. Yes, you should be able to undergo breast lifting safely, especially given that your initial breast operation was done approximately 20 years ago. It will be important for you to communicate your goals clearly with your plastic surgeon so as to determine whether or not breast implants will be necessary to achieve your goals as well. In my practice, I prefer the use of goal pictures during this communication process.
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Answer: Had Reduction 20 Years PO, Is It Possible To Have Lift? (photo)
Yes, a repeat breast reduction or breast lift are possible. After 20 years, new blood vessels have grown and the procedure can be done safely. As for adding implants, that would be better decided after an in person evaluation.
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Answer: Had Reduction 20 Years PO, Is It Possible To Have Lift? (photo)
Yes, a repeat breast reduction or breast lift are possible. After 20 years, new blood vessels have grown and the procedure can be done safely. As for adding implants, that would be better decided after an in person evaluation.
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Answer: Had Reduction 20 Years PO, Is It Possible To Have Lift?
Yes, this is not an uncommon scenario especially for someone with a reduction at a very young age. It is helpful to know the previous technique but this is not always available. An implant can give a better shape and contour as well.
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Answer: Had Reduction 20 Years PO, Is It Possible To Have Lift?
Yes, this is not an uncommon scenario especially for someone with a reduction at a very young age. It is helpful to know the previous technique but this is not always available. An implant can give a better shape and contour as well.
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Answer: Breast Lift after a Breast Reduction
Yes it is possible to perform a breast lift after having a breast reduction. The doctor who told you that he was worried about doing this is referring to a principle where surgeons believed they need your old surgical records to reproduce your previous pedicle. The pedicle is the flap of tissue which carried the blood supply to your nipple in your original breast reduction surgery. We plastic surgeons used to think that it was important to perform a second lift or reduction operation using the same pedicle in order to preserve the blood supply to the nipple. That is why your surgeon is reluctant to perform a second surgery on you if the records for your initial surgery are unavailable. However at The Plastic Surgery Clinic, we have published a journal article demonstrating the worlds largest reported series of repeat breast reductions. We learned that it is possible to safely perform a repeat reduction or breast lift, if you use the vertical technique, without requiring the knowledge of how the initial surgery was performed. So I would suggest finding a surgeon who is familiar with the vertical technique and who has read our paper.
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Answer: Breast Lift after a Breast Reduction
Yes it is possible to perform a breast lift after having a breast reduction. The doctor who told you that he was worried about doing this is referring to a principle where surgeons believed they need your old surgical records to reproduce your previous pedicle. The pedicle is the flap of tissue which carried the blood supply to your nipple in your original breast reduction surgery. We plastic surgeons used to think that it was important to perform a second lift or reduction operation using the same pedicle in order to preserve the blood supply to the nipple. That is why your surgeon is reluctant to perform a second surgery on you if the records for your initial surgery are unavailable. However at The Plastic Surgery Clinic, we have published a journal article demonstrating the worlds largest reported series of repeat breast reductions. We learned that it is possible to safely perform a repeat reduction or breast lift, if you use the vertical technique, without requiring the knowledge of how the initial surgery was performed. So I would suggest finding a surgeon who is familiar with the vertical technique and who has read our paper.
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