I am 5'0" and right now weigh 143 lbs. My body fat % is 35. I lost quite a bit of weight two years ago, then gained some back. I definitely plan on losing weight before, but I really want to get a Breast reduction, Breast lift, then get Breast implants. Small ones of course. Is this possible? And how expensive do you think this could get? I am a 38 DD, and they sag quite a bit. They are heavy, and make it hard to work out and enjoy my life. I would like to be about a C cup. But NATURAL looking.
Answer: Simple, Safe Solution. Breast Reduction. A breast reduction will reduce DD breasts to perky lifted C cup breasts. A breast lift would be included. Insurance would cover many of these. Implants are not mandatory, and a reduction by itself would certainly be lower cost than a reduction followed by a lift.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Simple, Safe Solution. Breast Reduction. A breast reduction will reduce DD breasts to perky lifted C cup breasts. A breast lift would be included. Insurance would cover many of these. Implants are not mandatory, and a reduction by itself would certainly be lower cost than a reduction followed by a lift.
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Breast reduction, lift and implants all together It seem to me you want to reduce the size of your breast but want a better shape and projection. First things first- having a breast reduction will reduce the size of the breast AND reposition your nipple/areolar complex at the same time in one go so in effect you're going to get the lift with your reduction. So then we're talking about breast reduction/lift then... should you get an implant? It's an unusual situation but not unknown. I would not recommend this at the same time in the first instance- have the breast reduction which will give you smaller size to help you with further loss of weight you're planning and exercise and life style improvement. See if you like this and you'll find the shape of the new breast much better, including the new lifted nipple/areolar complex position. Live with for a while and see whether you can do without an implant because..... Because of added risk related to breast implant. This is entirely another topic but enough here to say that implants are foreign body which you could do without especially if your primary goal is to do down in size and better shape (both of which breast reduction alone can do very well). And depending on your age you need to take into account the changes in your breast that's going to happen in your life time as you get older, kids/no kids, exercise etc. Wish you the best in your journey. Dr Leo Kim, Specialist Plastic Surgeon
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Breast reduction, lift and implants all together It seem to me you want to reduce the size of your breast but want a better shape and projection. First things first- having a breast reduction will reduce the size of the breast AND reposition your nipple/areolar complex at the same time in one go so in effect you're going to get the lift with your reduction. So then we're talking about breast reduction/lift then... should you get an implant? It's an unusual situation but not unknown. I would not recommend this at the same time in the first instance- have the breast reduction which will give you smaller size to help you with further loss of weight you're planning and exercise and life style improvement. See if you like this and you'll find the shape of the new breast much better, including the new lifted nipple/areolar complex position. Live with for a while and see whether you can do without an implant because..... Because of added risk related to breast implant. This is entirely another topic but enough here to say that implants are foreign body which you could do without especially if your primary goal is to do down in size and better shape (both of which breast reduction alone can do very well). And depending on your age you need to take into account the changes in your breast that's going to happen in your life time as you get older, kids/no kids, exercise etc. Wish you the best in your journey. Dr Leo Kim, Specialist Plastic Surgeon
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March 23, 2018
Answer: Breast reduction and Lift I believe you can get the result you are looking for with the right breast reduction. Since you have breast tissue, I would recommend using that over placing an implant. There are different patterns of breast reductions that can make your breasts perkier and higher up on the chest, while reducing the weight at the same time. I would recommend getting a consultation from a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options and expectations. If you have health insurance that does not have an exemption to breast reductions then the cost would be dependent on your deductible.
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Answer: Breast reduction and Lift I believe you can get the result you are looking for with the right breast reduction. Since you have breast tissue, I would recommend using that over placing an implant. There are different patterns of breast reductions that can make your breasts perkier and higher up on the chest, while reducing the weight at the same time. I would recommend getting a consultation from a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options and expectations. If you have health insurance that does not have an exemption to breast reductions then the cost would be dependent on your deductible.
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August 21, 2017
Answer: So many Choices so little time With all of the talk of implants, reductions and lifts it can be a little confusing sometimes to figure out what you really need. I usually tell patients that they want to be close (within 10-15 lbs) to their goal weight before undergoing surgery unless they really need to do surgery for medical reasons. The reason is weight loss more than 10-15 lbs increases the risks of losing some of the benefit of your other surgeries. I usually tell patients that if they like the size of their breasts in a good supportive bra that they don't need an implant they only need a lift. If you are bothered with chronic neck and back pain then you may want to consider a breast reduction which can help with many of these symptoms. In many cases the breast reduction can be covered by insurance but if your policy does not cover it then there is a special reduction in cost for out of pocket expenses. In our area the out of pocket cost runs between 5-8k depending on the exact procedures being performed. Some patient really just need a breast lift which is a little less costly and some need some more extensive procedures. The average is around 6.5k for many patients with a standard reduction. This includes all the hospital and surgeons fees. We have board certified anesthesiologists and surgeons operating in a major hospital within a small community that has excellent ratings. The link I have provided has some very informative videos that can help you decide if this is the right time for you to consider breast reduction. Best of luck on your journey
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Answer: So many Choices so little time With all of the talk of implants, reductions and lifts it can be a little confusing sometimes to figure out what you really need. I usually tell patients that they want to be close (within 10-15 lbs) to their goal weight before undergoing surgery unless they really need to do surgery for medical reasons. The reason is weight loss more than 10-15 lbs increases the risks of losing some of the benefit of your other surgeries. I usually tell patients that if they like the size of their breasts in a good supportive bra that they don't need an implant they only need a lift. If you are bothered with chronic neck and back pain then you may want to consider a breast reduction which can help with many of these symptoms. In many cases the breast reduction can be covered by insurance but if your policy does not cover it then there is a special reduction in cost for out of pocket expenses. In our area the out of pocket cost runs between 5-8k depending on the exact procedures being performed. Some patient really just need a breast lift which is a little less costly and some need some more extensive procedures. The average is around 6.5k for many patients with a standard reduction. This includes all the hospital and surgeons fees. We have board certified anesthesiologists and surgeons operating in a major hospital within a small community that has excellent ratings. The link I have provided has some very informative videos that can help you decide if this is the right time for you to consider breast reduction. Best of luck on your journey
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July 11, 2016
Answer: Breast reduction This is a great question, and one that many patients ask me during their consultations. Many women seeking out a breast reduction want to make sure that after the surgery their breasts are full and perky. A breast reduction surgery does include a lift so your breasts should be higher and perkier than before surgery. Most breast reduction patients also have a lot of breast tissue, so after the surgery their natural breast tissue will give them full breasts. For some patients I recommend just a reduction, as they have enough tissue to create full breasts. It is also possible to have implants put in in the future if you want more volume. I would need to examine you in person to determine which course of action is best for you. Good luck!
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Answer: Breast reduction This is a great question, and one that many patients ask me during their consultations. Many women seeking out a breast reduction want to make sure that after the surgery their breasts are full and perky. A breast reduction surgery does include a lift so your breasts should be higher and perkier than before surgery. Most breast reduction patients also have a lot of breast tissue, so after the surgery their natural breast tissue will give them full breasts. For some patients I recommend just a reduction, as they have enough tissue to create full breasts. It is also possible to have implants put in in the future if you want more volume. I would need to examine you in person to determine which course of action is best for you. Good luck!
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April 18, 2016
Answer: Consider Having Breast Reduction and Lift First It is possible to have all three procedures, a breast reduction, lift, and implant, performed in a single surgery. However, considering you are a size DD and have a fair amount of breast tissue, you may want to think about having just the breast and reduction lift performed first. You may find that you are completely satisfied without the implants, or may find that you want the implants placed at a later time to give your breasts a rounder, fuller look.
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Answer: Consider Having Breast Reduction and Lift First It is possible to have all three procedures, a breast reduction, lift, and implant, performed in a single surgery. However, considering you are a size DD and have a fair amount of breast tissue, you may want to think about having just the breast and reduction lift performed first. You may find that you are completely satisfied without the implants, or may find that you want the implants placed at a later time to give your breasts a rounder, fuller look.
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