ive had 2 consults hoping to help me decide . the consults left me even more confused. First surgeon recommended a lift, utm and saline implants because i have alot of breast tissue. 2nd surgeon recommends a otm silicone implants and mesh with a lift . how to decide over , under, saline, silicone, mesh or not. thanks for any advice. im a 60 year female with lots of sagging
August 27, 2024
Answer: Implant placement Dear what2do, I almost always place implants submuscular. It lowers the rate of capsular contracture significantly. In addition, it looks much more natural because the muscle provides covering over the implant so its not as round on the top. I've also noticed the implants drop less over time when they are protected under the muscle. Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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August 27, 2024
Answer: Implant placement Dear what2do, I almost always place implants submuscular. It lowers the rate of capsular contracture significantly. In addition, it looks much more natural because the muscle provides covering over the implant so its not as round on the top. I've also noticed the implants drop less over time when they are protected under the muscle. Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
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August 23, 2024
Answer: Saline or silicone, under the muscle for a more natural look; lift with no mesh Implants do no lifting. They only make you fuller and bigger, if that's your desire. After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women (my patients) with similar measurements with different size breast implants. They also get to see what they would look like when the breasts have fully dropped and fluffed and in clothes. You get to see actual results and the surgeon' s experience and not a virtual idea of what can be achieved. Women tell me that this process is very helpful in determining what is right for them. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA
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August 23, 2024
Answer: Saline or silicone, under the muscle for a more natural look; lift with no mesh Implants do no lifting. They only make you fuller and bigger, if that's your desire. After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women (my patients) with similar measurements with different size breast implants. They also get to see what they would look like when the breasts have fully dropped and fluffed and in clothes. You get to see actual results and the surgeon' s experience and not a virtual idea of what can be achieved. Women tell me that this process is very helpful in determining what is right for them. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA
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