what is it called when a breast is lifted by "tacking" the breast inside-like a "hammock"? i am interested in lifting my breasts-- i have currently have implants (size 38 C) i am not interested in the standard cresent shaped incision lift. i have heard it called a breast tack-- but when i google the term-- nothing comes up- help! thanks for your time!
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If your nipples are somewhere near 21cm from the sternal notch, they are not "too high." Your residual breast tissue is simply "too low," which could be described as "bottoming out." Your skin brassiere needed shortening in horizontal AND vertical dimensions, whereas a vertical,...
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I think the best solution would be implant repositioning ( lowering). If a breast lift is still necessary then a circumareolar breast lift is your best option, given that the “crescent” breast lift is fraught with...
Age is not a limiting factor for breast lifting surgery, although good health is. For patient’s 50 years old and above, a medical clearance, mammogram, and EKG is required prior to surgery. I ask that medical clearance be obtained from your primary physician. Consult with a board certified p...