I lost all the volume when i stopped breastfeeding and lost all the baby weight real quick. My breasts are sagging and have alot of excess skin. What bothers me more than sagginess is the upper pole emptiness as well as lose skin. I an still planning to have more babies in the future, therefore a lift is not an option for me right now.My aim is to retrieve breast fullness and not have them sag further. doctor also suggested periareoral lift with aerola reduction as a solution. Please advise!
July 13, 2018
Answer: Breast augmentation Dear Mamasita2204,Breast implant type and sizing selection is a complicated process and requires a detailed consultation that includes a discussion of your goals, a detailed examination, and a lengthy discussion. But the decision will always start and end with the patient. When it comes to sizing, we have all of our patients find 3 photos of their desired breast size. We ask for naked breast photos because clothing can obscure the true size (push up bras). Next, we consult with patients and go over the photos and take detailed breast measurements during a physical exam. Next, we using a sizing algorithm to determine a range of implants that will work based on the exam and the measurements.Lastly, during the operation, we use silicone sizers in the operating room to see how the size actually looks in the breast. We sit the patient up in the operating room, while asleep of course, and compare the sizer result with their desired look photos. If it is too small, we start the process over with a slightly larger implant. We don't stop until we get the perfect match.Of all of my breast augmentation patients, every one of them has been happy with their size due to this detailed and meticulous process. You don't want to invest time and money into a result that is either too big or too small.You should discuss your concerns with a board-certified plastic surgeon and make sure that your surgeon understands your goals.Daniel Barrett, MD
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July 13, 2018
Answer: Breast augmentation Dear Mamasita2204,Breast implant type and sizing selection is a complicated process and requires a detailed consultation that includes a discussion of your goals, a detailed examination, and a lengthy discussion. But the decision will always start and end with the patient. When it comes to sizing, we have all of our patients find 3 photos of their desired breast size. We ask for naked breast photos because clothing can obscure the true size (push up bras). Next, we consult with patients and go over the photos and take detailed breast measurements during a physical exam. Next, we using a sizing algorithm to determine a range of implants that will work based on the exam and the measurements.Lastly, during the operation, we use silicone sizers in the operating room to see how the size actually looks in the breast. We sit the patient up in the operating room, while asleep of course, and compare the sizer result with their desired look photos. If it is too small, we start the process over with a slightly larger implant. We don't stop until we get the perfect match.Of all of my breast augmentation patients, every one of them has been happy with their size due to this detailed and meticulous process. You don't want to invest time and money into a result that is either too big or too small.You should discuss your concerns with a board-certified plastic surgeon and make sure that your surgeon understands your goals.Daniel Barrett, MD
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July 13, 2018
Answer: Breast lift/aug Thank you for your question. I believe that doing just a breast augmentation will actually worsen your excess skin and make your breasts sag more and your upper pole will not get the fullness that you want.I think (by looking at your pics) that you would benefit from an augmentation (submuscular) and a lift. This way your excess skin will be removed and your breasts will sit where they should on your breasts and not sag. You will also have increased upper pole fullness.
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July 13, 2018
Answer: Breast lift/aug Thank you for your question. I believe that doing just a breast augmentation will actually worsen your excess skin and make your breasts sag more and your upper pole will not get the fullness that you want.I think (by looking at your pics) that you would benefit from an augmentation (submuscular) and a lift. This way your excess skin will be removed and your breasts will sit where they should on your breasts and not sag. You will also have increased upper pole fullness.
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