Hi! I’m going to get a breast augmentation in 2 months. I already have a D cup. I’m getting a lift around the nipple for minimal scaring. I plan on getting silicone but since My doctor and I did go over all the risks of silicone... I’m kinda confused on what’s right at far as feeling... Is it possible for me to get saline? would the feel be a little more natural since I do already have some breast tissue? thanks for the help!
Answer: Not A Candidate For Periareolar Lift Hello,You are putting yourself at risk for a multitude of problems by choosing a circumareolar mastopexy. Although it is a good lift in the right person, someone like you with larger, saggier, and asymmetric breasts will not have a good outcome: thick scars, pleating of skin, enlarged and irregularly shaped areola, persistent low positioning of the nipple-areola complex on the breast mound, persistent sagging of the breast mound, and flattening of the breast mound. Your breasts' appearance afterwards will be much less aesthetically pleasing than if a properly executed formal breast lift was performed. Go visit a few ABPS certified/ASAPS member surgeons who specialize in breast surgery. Its 2018, get silicone gel implants. Best of luck!
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Answer: Not A Candidate For Periareolar Lift Hello,You are putting yourself at risk for a multitude of problems by choosing a circumareolar mastopexy. Although it is a good lift in the right person, someone like you with larger, saggier, and asymmetric breasts will not have a good outcome: thick scars, pleating of skin, enlarged and irregularly shaped areola, persistent low positioning of the nipple-areola complex on the breast mound, persistent sagging of the breast mound, and flattening of the breast mound. Your breasts' appearance afterwards will be much less aesthetically pleasing than if a properly executed formal breast lift was performed. Go visit a few ABPS certified/ASAPS member surgeons who specialize in breast surgery. Its 2018, get silicone gel implants. Best of luck!
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April 6, 2018
Answer: Breast augmentation Hello and thank you for your question. I prefer silicone for my patients. The best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation.
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April 6, 2018
Answer: Breast augmentation Hello and thank you for your question. I prefer silicone for my patients. The best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation.
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April 6, 2018
Answer: Silicone safety Dear Riley77bear,Breast implant type and sizing selection is a complicated process and requires a detailed consultation that includes a discussion of your goals, a detailed examination, and a lengthy discussion. But the decision will always start and end with the patient. When it comes to sizing, we have all of our patients find 3 photos of their desired breast size. We ask for naked breast photos because clothing can obscure the true size (push up bras). Next, we consult with patients and go over the photos and take detailed breast measurements during a physical exam. Next, we using a sizing algorithm to determine a range of implants that will work based on the exam and the measurements.Lastly, during the operation, we use silicone sizers in the operating room to see how the size actually looks in the breast. We sit the patient up in the operating room, while asleep of course, and compare the sizer result with their desired look photos. If it is too small, we start the process over with a slightly larger implant. We don't stop until we get the perfect match.Of all of my breast augmentation patients, every one of them has been happy with their size due to this detailed and meticulous process. You don't want to invest time and money into a result that is either too big or too small.The pros of silicone implants are that they look and feel more natural and ripple less.
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April 6, 2018
Answer: Silicone safety Dear Riley77bear,Breast implant type and sizing selection is a complicated process and requires a detailed consultation that includes a discussion of your goals, a detailed examination, and a lengthy discussion. But the decision will always start and end with the patient. When it comes to sizing, we have all of our patients find 3 photos of their desired breast size. We ask for naked breast photos because clothing can obscure the true size (push up bras). Next, we consult with patients and go over the photos and take detailed breast measurements during a physical exam. Next, we using a sizing algorithm to determine a range of implants that will work based on the exam and the measurements.Lastly, during the operation, we use silicone sizers in the operating room to see how the size actually looks in the breast. We sit the patient up in the operating room, while asleep of course, and compare the sizer result with their desired look photos. If it is too small, we start the process over with a slightly larger implant. We don't stop until we get the perfect match.Of all of my breast augmentation patients, every one of them has been happy with their size due to this detailed and meticulous process. You don't want to invest time and money into a result that is either too big or too small.The pros of silicone implants are that they look and feel more natural and ripple less.
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April 6, 2018
Answer: Saline implants vs silicone implants Silicone implants certainly have a more natural feel than saline and is one of the reasons that 95% of my patients choose silicone. However it is true that if you have a lot of breast tissue to "hide" the unnatural feel of the saline, then it does not matter. Your choice since you do have a fair amount of tissue. You did not ask, but if I were you I would reconsider your donut mastopexy since I think it will flatten your breasts and not get your new nipple position high enough. I think a vertical lift will give you a much better shape, scar quality, and nipple position even with the extra scar. At least rediscuss with your surgeon. Good luck with your surgery!
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April 6, 2018
Answer: Saline implants vs silicone implants Silicone implants certainly have a more natural feel than saline and is one of the reasons that 95% of my patients choose silicone. However it is true that if you have a lot of breast tissue to "hide" the unnatural feel of the saline, then it does not matter. Your choice since you do have a fair amount of tissue. You did not ask, but if I were you I would reconsider your donut mastopexy since I think it will flatten your breasts and not get your new nipple position high enough. I think a vertical lift will give you a much better shape, scar quality, and nipple position even with the extra scar. At least rediscuss with your surgeon. Good luck with your surgery!
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Answer: Silicone vs Saline Yes it’s possible to get Saline implants however the silicone implants are very safe and feel more natural than Saline. Saline implants are a safe alternative however they do have the downside of possible deflation and do not look and feel as natural as silicone. You are right in that the more natural breast tissue you have the less you will be able to feel the implant either Saline or silicone.
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Answer: Silicone vs Saline Yes it’s possible to get Saline implants however the silicone implants are very safe and feel more natural than Saline. Saline implants are a safe alternative however they do have the downside of possible deflation and do not look and feel as natural as silicone. You are right in that the more natural breast tissue you have the less you will be able to feel the implant either Saline or silicone.
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