I have post-breast feeding deflated-looking breasts. I am hoping not to need a lift because of the unattractive scar. Will implants alone be enough to improve my breast appearance? What are my options?
May 12, 2014
Answer: Will I need a lift or can my 'deflated' breasts be filled out with implants? Thank you for the question and pictures. It is difficult to give you accurate advise with the photographs posted, given that your arms are elevated. However, based on the significant amount of ptotic (sagging) skin and the presence of lower breast skin sitting on upper abdominal wall skin, I think that it is likely that you will be best off undergoing breast lifting as well as breast augmentation surgery. You are correct in that the “trade-off” with breast lifting surgery are the presence of scars; you will need to weigh the pros/cons associated with breast augmentation/lifting surgery carefully. When the time is right, seek consultation with board-certified plastic surgeons who can demonstrate significant experience helping patients in your situation. Be careful that you do not choose your plastic surgeon based on promises of less scarring; it would be a shame to undergo breast surgery and be disappointed with the outcome of the procedure performed. Best wishes.
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May 12, 2014
Answer: Will I need a lift or can my 'deflated' breasts be filled out with implants? Thank you for the question and pictures. It is difficult to give you accurate advise with the photographs posted, given that your arms are elevated. However, based on the significant amount of ptotic (sagging) skin and the presence of lower breast skin sitting on upper abdominal wall skin, I think that it is likely that you will be best off undergoing breast lifting as well as breast augmentation surgery. You are correct in that the “trade-off” with breast lifting surgery are the presence of scars; you will need to weigh the pros/cons associated with breast augmentation/lifting surgery carefully. When the time is right, seek consultation with board-certified plastic surgeons who can demonstrate significant experience helping patients in your situation. Be careful that you do not choose your plastic surgeon based on promises of less scarring; it would be a shame to undergo breast surgery and be disappointed with the outcome of the procedure performed. Best wishes.
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May 12, 2014
Answer: Breast lift may be optional in this case. Your breasts are on the borderline of being properly treated with the breast implant only. The larger the implant the better the ptosis will be camouflaged. I would not however rule out breast augmentation with concurrent mastopexy is the best solution in your particular case.
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May 12, 2014
Answer: Breast lift may be optional in this case. Your breasts are on the borderline of being properly treated with the breast implant only. The larger the implant the better the ptosis will be camouflaged. I would not however rule out breast augmentation with concurrent mastopexy is the best solution in your particular case.
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