I'm currently deciding between a breast lift with implants (400cc) or only high profile implants (420cc to 460cc) to avoid extra scarring a lift would give. Would the bigger implants just add to the 'perkiness' problem over time? Am I better off going with my first option? Thank you!
June 22, 2017
Answer: Breast lift with implants 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. Your nipple sits below the inframammary fold and without a lift in addition to the implant, this will not have a natural shape. A breast lift with an implant can result in a very nice shape if good technique is used. 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. The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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June 22, 2017
Answer: Breast lift with implants 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. Your nipple sits below the inframammary fold and without a lift in addition to the implant, this will not have a natural shape. A breast lift with an implant can result in a very nice shape if good technique is used. 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. The most important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person. Best wishes and good luck. Richard G. Reish, M.D. Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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June 22, 2017
Answer: Lift or implants alone? This is a very good question, and based on your pictures, I suspect you would need both a breast lift and an implant. Simply choosing a larger implant will not add much towards lifting your breast but actually could work against you by causing a sagging over time. I certainly understand your wish to avoid extra scarring associated with a lift. For this reason, you might consider having the implants placed first, allowing the tissues to settle, and then performing the lift secondarily. This might allow a lift with a shorter scar, or you might be surprised and feel very happy with the implant alone. Again, this is a great question and I always like to take the path that will not burn any bridges.
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June 22, 2017
Answer: Lift or implants alone? This is a very good question, and based on your pictures, I suspect you would need both a breast lift and an implant. Simply choosing a larger implant will not add much towards lifting your breast but actually could work against you by causing a sagging over time. I certainly understand your wish to avoid extra scarring associated with a lift. For this reason, you might consider having the implants placed first, allowing the tissues to settle, and then performing the lift secondarily. This might allow a lift with a shorter scar, or you might be surprised and feel very happy with the implant alone. Again, this is a great question and I always like to take the path that will not burn any bridges.
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