Not sure if areolar breast lift (maxoplasty) will be necessary after implant removal?? (photos)

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Hello.I am 21 years old.i got a breast augmentationwhen i turned 18 inColombia. I have gelfilled implaints. I went from about a 24B to a 36C. Ive decided to have them removed. My fear is that when i take them out that my breasts will sag. Is there any way you can tell by only looking at the pictures if i will be needing one? Areolar breast lift (Maxoplasty),do you thnk that this procedure is right for me? Thank you for helping. Please let me know if you need more orbetter angled pictures.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

When implants are removed your skin will typically retract to a degree.  This will be influenced by the volume of the implants, the amount of time they were in place, and the skin's elasticity.  In order to get a better feel if a lift would be recommended photos would be needed of your arms at rest at your sides.  I encourage you to meet with a board certified plastic surgeon near you for an evaluation.  She/He will be able to advise what is recommended and discuss your options with you.

Peter J. Capizzi, MD · Answer

Mastopexy or breast lift for you will be a personal decision.  You will need to discuss this with your plastic surgeon as to what post implant removal look you are going for ultimately.  Fat grafting might be an option.  But just the photos shown do not immediately illustrate the need for a mastopexy (breast lift).

Gregory Sexton, MD · Answer

It doesn't look like you will need  lift, but you will have some loose skin. If you want a firm, tight, perky breast, then a full mastopexy will do that. No reason to do just an aereola lift or doughnut mastopexy.Good luck,Greg Sexton, M.D.Columbia, S.C.

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

It is hard to predict if you will need a lift. What you can d, is have them removed and wait several months to decide if you need a lift.

Erica Anderson, MD · Answer

Based on your photos,m it is difficult to comment whether you will need a lift or not. The good things are that you are young and you have not had your implants for a long time. I recommend you have them removed, allow the skin envelope to shrink and see if you are happy with the shape and appearance of the breast, You can always have the lift done at a later date. Best wishes.

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