I have stretch marks on my breasts since teen years and I have developed saggy breasts due to recent weight fluctuations. I plan to undergo breast lift surgery without implants. Will the presence of stretch marks affect my breasts lift surgery results ? Will I be able to retain the results for at least some years if I maintain stable weight and wear a proper fitted bra always? I really need mastopexy (with some reduction if required) as the saggy breasts cause discomfort to me.
November 9, 2022
Answer: How stretch marks of the breast affect a mastopexy result? Hello! There are multiple possibilities to give you a good result from a breast lift. A physical exam is required to give definitive personal advice. My answer is based on the typical findings that I would expect with photos like yours. As you know, repeated weight fluctuations weaken the supporting tissues of the breasts. Assuming you are happy with your present size, my preferred solution is to reinforce the lift two ways. First, I preserve the deeper layers of the excess skin to be removed, leaving them attached to the glandular tissue, and suspending the breast gland to the chest wall with them. Then I place a bra-shaped absorbable biomatrix (Galaflex 3DR™) over this before closing the skin flaps. As the matrix absorbs, it is replaced by a new layer of long lasting fibrous tissue to support the breast. I think this is a better option for patients whose tissues have been weakened, than combining a breast reduction with implants, which increases both the risk of nipple numbness and implant associated complications. Please consult a board certified plastic surgeon who is familiar with these techniques. Wishing you a great result!
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November 9, 2022
Answer: How stretch marks of the breast affect a mastopexy result? Hello! There are multiple possibilities to give you a good result from a breast lift. A physical exam is required to give definitive personal advice. My answer is based on the typical findings that I would expect with photos like yours. As you know, repeated weight fluctuations weaken the supporting tissues of the breasts. Assuming you are happy with your present size, my preferred solution is to reinforce the lift two ways. First, I preserve the deeper layers of the excess skin to be removed, leaving them attached to the glandular tissue, and suspending the breast gland to the chest wall with them. Then I place a bra-shaped absorbable biomatrix (Galaflex 3DR™) over this before closing the skin flaps. As the matrix absorbs, it is replaced by a new layer of long lasting fibrous tissue to support the breast. I think this is a better option for patients whose tissues have been weakened, than combining a breast reduction with implants, which increases both the risk of nipple numbness and implant associated complications. Please consult a board certified plastic surgeon who is familiar with these techniques. Wishing you a great result!
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November 7, 2022
Answer: Will the presence of stretch marks on breasts affect my breast lift surgery results? Hi! Excellent question! Not really. Your stretch marks per say should not affect results. But the size and weight of your breasts after the lift can affect the longevity of your results and this tends to matter more on patients with lots of stretch marks. Because stretch marks speak to the quality of skin due to a history of weight fluctuations.
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November 7, 2022
Answer: Will the presence of stretch marks on breasts affect my breast lift surgery results? Hi! Excellent question! Not really. Your stretch marks per say should not affect results. But the size and weight of your breasts after the lift can affect the longevity of your results and this tends to matter more on patients with lots of stretch marks. Because stretch marks speak to the quality of skin due to a history of weight fluctuations.
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