I am 45, 5’0 and 129 lbs. Currently have 18 yr old saline implants under the muscle. After a pregnancy and full hysterectomy my implants have moved a bit and I am looking to have them replaced with silicone. After 2 consults I have been told by both surgeons I do not need a lift. One recommends to repair the pockets and replace the implants with silicone back under the muscle. The other recommends to repair the pocket and place over the muscle. How do I know what the right answer is?
Answer: Implants Your pockets have stretched and let the implant sag and they do need to be tightened. I prefer the implants behind the muscle to avoid seeing the edge of the implant and better upper chest fullness. Your breasts do sit somewhat low on your chest and the breast bases cannot be changed. Please avoid going bigger since the increased weight may weaken and stretch the pocket repair.
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Answer: Implants Your pockets have stretched and let the implant sag and they do need to be tightened. I prefer the implants behind the muscle to avoid seeing the edge of the implant and better upper chest fullness. Your breasts do sit somewhat low on your chest and the breast bases cannot be changed. Please avoid going bigger since the increased weight may weaken and stretch the pocket repair.
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June 21, 2022
Answer: Explant with Bellesoma Method Your breasts are low on the chest wall. You will need a lift and the technique I recommend is explantation and The Bellesoma Method. The implants are removed, your breast tissue is reshaped creating upper pole fullness, elevated higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained if not injured during your previous surgery. Later, fat transfers can be performed if additional volume is desired.
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June 21, 2022
Answer: Explant with Bellesoma Method Your breasts are low on the chest wall. You will need a lift and the technique I recommend is explantation and The Bellesoma Method. The implants are removed, your breast tissue is reshaped creating upper pole fullness, elevated higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained if not injured during your previous surgery. Later, fat transfers can be performed if additional volume is desired.
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June 21, 2022
Answer: Revision surgery Dear myahd9876,
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June 21, 2022
Answer: Revision surgery Dear myahd9876,
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June 21, 2022
Answer: Breast revision There is no one right answer, but I believe most would agree that because your nipples are not low, a breast lift is not needed. That is what a lift is for. Not for upper pole fullness as some now say on the internet. Second, a pocket revision and staying under the muscle should move the implants up and in for better positioning. There are many ways to do this so be sure to see MANY photos of exactly this kind of revision done by each interviewed surgeon.
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June 21, 2022
Answer: Breast revision There is no one right answer, but I believe most would agree that because your nipples are not low, a breast lift is not needed. That is what a lift is for. Not for upper pole fullness as some now say on the internet. Second, a pocket revision and staying under the muscle should move the implants up and in for better positioning. There are many ways to do this so be sure to see MANY photos of exactly this kind of revision done by each interviewed surgeon.
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