I went for a in for a consultation with a plastic surgeon in my area. He says I don't need a lift because my nipples aren't facing down and are at 20 inches from my sternum and how it forms a perfect isosceles triangle. I'm skeptical that just a high profile, under the muscle silicone implant will fix my droopy breasts. Do you think I need a lift and implant or do you think he is right?
June 12, 2017
Answer: Possible breast lift Determining whether a lift is necessary is an important part of the examination. There are several factors that determine whether a breast lift is needed, breast skin elasticity, breast deflation, breast measurements such as the nipple to fold distance as well as the nipple position. Without knowing your specific measurements its not reasonable to say definitively. With patients who have good nipple position the decision as to whether a lift is needed can also depend on the size and shape of the implant chosen. The most reliable opinion you will receive is from an in person examination. I would recommend a second opinion if you have doubts. Best wishes, Dr. Jan
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June 12, 2017
Answer: Possible breast lift Determining whether a lift is necessary is an important part of the examination. There are several factors that determine whether a breast lift is needed, breast skin elasticity, breast deflation, breast measurements such as the nipple to fold distance as well as the nipple position. Without knowing your specific measurements its not reasonable to say definitively. With patients who have good nipple position the decision as to whether a lift is needed can also depend on the size and shape of the implant chosen. The most reliable opinion you will receive is from an in person examination. I would recommend a second opinion if you have doubts. Best wishes, Dr. Jan
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June 10, 2017
Answer: Breast evaluation Hello and thank you for your question. The best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation. With that being said, based on your photographs, the best shape and contour could be achieved with an implant and a breast lift. The size, profile, and shape of the implant is based on your desired breast size/shape, your chest wall measurements, and soft tissue quality. This decision should be based on a detailed discussion with equal input from both you and your surgeon. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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June 10, 2017
Answer: Breast evaluation Hello and thank you for your question. The best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation. With that being said, based on your photographs, the best shape and contour could be achieved with an implant and a breast lift. The size, profile, and shape of the implant is based on your desired breast size/shape, your chest wall measurements, and soft tissue quality. This decision should be based on a detailed discussion with equal input from both you and your surgeon. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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