I would like a simple breast lift but I am African-American and horribly afraid of the scar. Will implants be enough to lift my breasts and fill them out? What do you recommend?
Answer: Implants do not lift a breast
Implants increase cup size, they do not treat sagging. This is a common misconception that many people have. Yes they can fill out and temporarily perk up a sagging breast, but the implant falls to the lower pole of the breast. You therefore have aggravation of sagging as time passes, and a larger, saggier version of yourself. You need a lift, and there is the trade off of scarring. There is no other way, or we would be doing it that way. Just because you are African American does not mean you will have bad scars. Everyone heals differently, and I have performed this operation on individuals of all ethnicities with excellent scar quality.
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Answer: Implants do not lift a breast
Implants increase cup size, they do not treat sagging. This is a common misconception that many people have. Yes they can fill out and temporarily perk up a sagging breast, but the implant falls to the lower pole of the breast. You therefore have aggravation of sagging as time passes, and a larger, saggier version of yourself. You need a lift, and there is the trade off of scarring. There is no other way, or we would be doing it that way. Just because you are African American does not mean you will have bad scars. Everyone heals differently, and I have performed this operation on individuals of all ethnicities with excellent scar quality.
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January 29, 2011
Answer: You need both a breast lift and implants
You will obtain the best result with a vertical (or 'lollipop') breast lift, as well as implants to fill out the upper breasts.
I can certainly understand you concern about the scars. However, patients generally are very pleased with the improvements in size and shape as well as the decrease in the areolas. The scars somehow seem much less bothersome when the breasts are more beautiful.
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January 29, 2011
Answer: You need both a breast lift and implants
You will obtain the best result with a vertical (or 'lollipop') breast lift, as well as implants to fill out the upper breasts.
I can certainly understand you concern about the scars. However, patients generally are very pleased with the improvements in size and shape as well as the decrease in the areolas. The scars somehow seem much less bothersome when the breasts are more beautiful.
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Answer: Based on your pictures, you do need a lift Although no conclusive recommendation can be made based on pictures alone, from what I see I would strongly recommend that you consider a breast lift. It does add scars to your breasts but in my opinion a lollipop scar is better than a ball in a sock look you would get if you get an augmentation alone.
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Answer: Based on your pictures, you do need a lift Although no conclusive recommendation can be made based on pictures alone, from what I see I would strongly recommend that you consider a breast lift. It does add scars to your breasts but in my opinion a lollipop scar is better than a ball in a sock look you would get if you get an augmentation alone.
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December 5, 2014
Answer: Breast implant and lift It is difficult to say whether you would require a breast lift as well without a physical examination, however it may help if ptosis is severe. In some cases, breast augmentation alone can make the breast "perkier” without a breast lift. Scarring can be reduced by following your surgeon's post-surgery care instructions and keeping the scars out of the sun. Sun exposure can cause permanent darkening. You can also consider topical scar treatments once the steristrips have fallen off. Talk to your surgeon about silicone gel and silicone sheeting. Best of luck!
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December 5, 2014
Answer: Breast implant and lift It is difficult to say whether you would require a breast lift as well without a physical examination, however it may help if ptosis is severe. In some cases, breast augmentation alone can make the breast "perkier” without a breast lift. Scarring can be reduced by following your surgeon's post-surgery care instructions and keeping the scars out of the sun. Sun exposure can cause permanent darkening. You can also consider topical scar treatments once the steristrips have fallen off. Talk to your surgeon about silicone gel and silicone sheeting. Best of luck!
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December 3, 2013
Answer: Breast Implant Unfortunately the implants will not lift your breasts, if you have scars from other surgery or trauma that have not had keloids I would not be worried about excessive scarring
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December 3, 2013
Answer: Breast Implant Unfortunately the implants will not lift your breasts, if you have scars from other surgery or trauma that have not had keloids I would not be worried about excessive scarring
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September 1, 2015
Answer: Implants + sagging breasts = large, sagging breasts
In my opinion, implants would not provide you with sufficent lift and could resutl in the appearance of a larger more "saggy" breast
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September 1, 2015
Answer: Implants + sagging breasts = large, sagging breasts
In my opinion, implants would not provide you with sufficent lift and could resutl in the appearance of a larger more "saggy" breast
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