I had my right kidney removed in 2010. After weight loss of nearly 80lbs I am in desperate need of a lift and implants. I am concerned that I wont be able to receive implants due to kidney disease and only one kidney. Kidney function has remained within normal limits to date. If implants are out of the question should I at least be eligible for a lift? I'm a small C cup that looks ok in a bra but not out of one.
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July 18, 2011
Answer: Cosmetic surgery after removal of a kidney
A great place to view before and after photos is at the American Society of Plastic Surgeons website. This offers you the ability to see results, both good and bad, and to get an idea of what's possible. I've listed the link below.
I would guess that this would be a full C or D cup. In order to make an accurate size recommendation, I would need to assess your chest wall and breast mound measurements and characteristics. Unfortunately, there is not a general rule of thumb or objective criteria to implant...
Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and...