Hi, I am 46 years old, 5'6, 114 lbs, 34D. I had a consult today for a lift and he suggested an implant because I want top fullness. My hesitation has always been getting implants because I already have large breasts. Is a breast reduction with implants (to get top roundness) a common procedure and is this typically done in two stages? I didn't think to ask the consult doc about this earlier today. Thanks so much
December 13, 2024
Answer: 2 stages Thanks for your question! If you really want to be more implant than breast tissue, I would suggest staging the surgeries. If you are okay with being fuller and just adding a moderate or lower profile implant, then I think that can be done in one stage. Some wish pics would be helpful! Good luck!
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December 13, 2024
Answer: 2 stages Thanks for your question! If you really want to be more implant than breast tissue, I would suggest staging the surgeries. If you are okay with being fuller and just adding a moderate or lower profile implant, then I think that can be done in one stage. Some wish pics would be helpful! Good luck!
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November 18, 2024
Answer: Lift alone Due to your large breast size, gravity is making the breasts sag. Adding an implant may exacerbate the sagging over time. A lift alone will help boost the upper pole volume, but you will still need support in the form of a bra to enhance cleavage. Placement of implants can enhance upper pole volume, and are a good option for individuals with deflated breasts. This is not your situation. Due to the fact you do have some excess fat, you could have a lift, followed by fat grafting to the upper pole of the breast. This would avoid the risks of breast implants (capsular contracture), and enhancing the exact area where you want projection, but not adding significantly to the overall volume of the breast. Find a board certified plastic surgeon who is familiar with fat grafting in large volume.
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November 18, 2024
Answer: Lift alone Due to your large breast size, gravity is making the breasts sag. Adding an implant may exacerbate the sagging over time. A lift alone will help boost the upper pole volume, but you will still need support in the form of a bra to enhance cleavage. Placement of implants can enhance upper pole volume, and are a good option for individuals with deflated breasts. This is not your situation. Due to the fact you do have some excess fat, you could have a lift, followed by fat grafting to the upper pole of the breast. This would avoid the risks of breast implants (capsular contracture), and enhancing the exact area where you want projection, but not adding significantly to the overall volume of the breast. Find a board certified plastic surgeon who is familiar with fat grafting in large volume.
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