I've gone to consultations with 4 doctors. I am having a full tummy tuck and full breast lift (lollipop scarring) with implants in August. My breasts have always been what I would call ugly. Since the 5th grade. Super sized areolas that always pointed down. I LOVE big breasts and like the look of large implants. I have a wide set rib cage &think that the crease under my boobs is very high. I'm considering 700-800cc implants. Is this possible without ruining the result of the lift?
Answer: How big is too big for breast lift with implant? 700-800cc implants would be too heavy in conjunction with a standard vertical scar lift. You have plenty of breast tissue to fill out the top pole nicely without implants. The Horndeski Method (TM) allows for the breast tissue to be reshaped and re positioned high on the chest wall to give you ' the implant' look. The vertical scar has also been completely eliminated to prevent 'bottoming out' in the future. Scars are hidden in the inframammary fold and around the areola. I suggest you visit the breast lift with implants revision forum on this site for more information on this matter. I hope this helps.Best wishes,Gary Horndeski M.D.
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Answer: How big is too big for breast lift with implant? 700-800cc implants would be too heavy in conjunction with a standard vertical scar lift. You have plenty of breast tissue to fill out the top pole nicely without implants. The Horndeski Method (TM) allows for the breast tissue to be reshaped and re positioned high on the chest wall to give you ' the implant' look. The vertical scar has also been completely eliminated to prevent 'bottoming out' in the future. Scars are hidden in the inframammary fold and around the areola. I suggest you visit the breast lift with implants revision forum on this site for more information on this matter. I hope this helps.Best wishes,Gary Horndeski M.D.
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April 27, 2015
Answer: Appropriate size implants with lift Thank you for your question and photographs. From what I can see, you are a great candidate for a tummy tuck and lift with implants. However, it is unrealistic to expect 700-800 cc implants in combination with a lift. In almost all cases, it is necessary to pick a smaller implants than you would if doing an implant alone. The reason is the lift procedure has to narrow and tighten the breast, while the implant "fights" this and expands the breast. Large implants combined with a lift run the risk of wound breakdown, infection, and compromised blood flow into or out of the nipple. You can always get a larger implant later if you really desire a very large size, but remember that you already have stretched/loose skin and a heavy implant will contribute to recurrent stretching and sagging of the breast. Best to follow up with your surgeon for further discussion regarding the safety of the implant and picking an implant of the appropriate size. Good luck.
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April 27, 2015
Answer: Appropriate size implants with lift Thank you for your question and photographs. From what I can see, you are a great candidate for a tummy tuck and lift with implants. However, it is unrealistic to expect 700-800 cc implants in combination with a lift. In almost all cases, it is necessary to pick a smaller implants than you would if doing an implant alone. The reason is the lift procedure has to narrow and tighten the breast, while the implant "fights" this and expands the breast. Large implants combined with a lift run the risk of wound breakdown, infection, and compromised blood flow into or out of the nipple. You can always get a larger implant later if you really desire a very large size, but remember that you already have stretched/loose skin and a heavy implant will contribute to recurrent stretching and sagging of the breast. Best to follow up with your surgeon for further discussion regarding the safety of the implant and picking an implant of the appropriate size. Good luck.
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April 27, 2015
Answer: Selecting implant size Thanks for your posting. Your implant selection should take into consideration your desired final size but also your breast dimensions. After 4 consultations I am assuming that you have had several examinations and the surgeons provided recommendations based their assessment. I would suggest choosing an experienced surgeon and following their advice on the size of implant that can be safely inserted.
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April 27, 2015
Answer: Selecting implant size Thanks for your posting. Your implant selection should take into consideration your desired final size but also your breast dimensions. After 4 consultations I am assuming that you have had several examinations and the surgeons provided recommendations based their assessment. I would suggest choosing an experienced surgeon and following their advice on the size of implant that can be safely inserted.
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April 26, 2015
Answer: Breast Lift with Implants - How to determine size Although you may have fixated on 700-800 cc implants I doubt that you have a realistic idea of what you will look like afterwards. Here is why: It is very difficult to determine the exact size and shape implant you will require to best match your ideal breast image without an examination by a board certified plastic surgeon. Not just any board certified plastic surgeon, but one with many years of frequently performing breast augmentation surgery including different approaches, techniques and implant choices. This is because several measurements not to mention your breast characteristics are needed to determine the optimal implant size to obtain your goals. Without knowing these dimensions it would be difficult to make this determination. For example, the existing base width of your breast will determine, in many cases, the maximal volume per implant profile that you can accommodate. To illustrate; a 100 cc difference may make a significant difference with a narrow base width breast, but much less of a difference if you have a wide chest wall and wide breast “foot print”. Therefore, just because your friend may have a great result with let’s say a 350 cc implant to make her go from a “A” cup to a “C” cup size does not mean that you will have the same result with the same size implant. . Further simply placing implants in a bra to determine the size best for you is not always accurate as the bra often distorts the size, is dependent on the pressure the bra places plus the implant is outside your breast and not under it among other variables. Computer software morphing programs that automatically determine the best implant size can be helpful in some but not all cases (e.g. doesn’t work well in my experience with existing implants, sagging or asymmetric breasts). Using “want to be” photos however are useful if simply provided to the surgeon as I will further explain in a bit.
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April 26, 2015
Answer: Breast Lift with Implants - How to determine size Although you may have fixated on 700-800 cc implants I doubt that you have a realistic idea of what you will look like afterwards. Here is why: It is very difficult to determine the exact size and shape implant you will require to best match your ideal breast image without an examination by a board certified plastic surgeon. Not just any board certified plastic surgeon, but one with many years of frequently performing breast augmentation surgery including different approaches, techniques and implant choices. This is because several measurements not to mention your breast characteristics are needed to determine the optimal implant size to obtain your goals. Without knowing these dimensions it would be difficult to make this determination. For example, the existing base width of your breast will determine, in many cases, the maximal volume per implant profile that you can accommodate. To illustrate; a 100 cc difference may make a significant difference with a narrow base width breast, but much less of a difference if you have a wide chest wall and wide breast “foot print”. Therefore, just because your friend may have a great result with let’s say a 350 cc implant to make her go from a “A” cup to a “C” cup size does not mean that you will have the same result with the same size implant. . Further simply placing implants in a bra to determine the size best for you is not always accurate as the bra often distorts the size, is dependent on the pressure the bra places plus the implant is outside your breast and not under it among other variables. Computer software morphing programs that automatically determine the best implant size can be helpful in some but not all cases (e.g. doesn’t work well in my experience with existing implants, sagging or asymmetric breasts). Using “want to be” photos however are useful if simply provided to the surgeon as I will further explain in a bit.
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April 26, 2015
Answer: How big is too big for breast lift with implant? (Photo) The risk of placing a large implant at the same time as a lift ,is that the large implant can place pressure on the scar, resulting in breakdown.For this reason I prefer to use adjustable in these cases
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April 26, 2015
Answer: How big is too big for breast lift with implant? (Photo) The risk of placing a large implant at the same time as a lift ,is that the large implant can place pressure on the scar, resulting in breakdown.For this reason I prefer to use adjustable in these cases
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