Can I get away with larger implants instead of a lift? Suggested 500cc over the muscle or dual plane.. Would I end up with the ball in the sock look? I am happy with a little sagging.....but how much will I actually sag?
March 15, 2014
Answer: Big implants to try to avoid a lift.....bad idea You do not necessarily need a breast lift if you do not mind "a little sagging". But putting in bigger implants to try and avoid a lift is never a good idea, in my opinion. The reason that your breast skin envelope is "sagging" is because it is relatively weak. Using an oversized implant will almost certainly result in the "ball in the sock" look that you have described, especially if you have the implant placed in the subglandular position. If you really just want some added volume in the bottom portion of your breasts, a small implant would be OK. But if you want any upper pole volume, you need to have a breast lift and an implant appropriate for your chest width.
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March 15, 2014
Answer: Big implants to try to avoid a lift.....bad idea You do not necessarily need a breast lift if you do not mind "a little sagging". But putting in bigger implants to try and avoid a lift is never a good idea, in my opinion. The reason that your breast skin envelope is "sagging" is because it is relatively weak. Using an oversized implant will almost certainly result in the "ball in the sock" look that you have described, especially if you have the implant placed in the subglandular position. If you really just want some added volume in the bottom portion of your breasts, a small implant would be OK. But if you want any upper pole volume, you need to have a breast lift and an implant appropriate for your chest width.
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Answer: A breast lift, not larger implants is your best option Larger breast implants without a lift may cause further sagging of your breasts or if they do not drop properly could create a snoopy deformity. Based on your photographs you would be best served with a breast lift and augmentation. Please consult a board certified plastic surgeon for consultation and advice in a more proper answer to your question.
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Answer: A breast lift, not larger implants is your best option Larger breast implants without a lift may cause further sagging of your breasts or if they do not drop properly could create a snoopy deformity. Based on your photographs you would be best served with a breast lift and augmentation. Please consult a board certified plastic surgeon for consultation and advice in a more proper answer to your question.
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