Hi , this questions is piggybacked to my original question .Will I need a lift if I go from 525 cc moderate plus silicone to 400 cc high profile? Trying to avoid a lift at all cost . Might consider a donut bc the scat is hidden around Areola. Please advise.
Answer: Lift after downsizing implants It is difficult to say for sure without measuring in person, but the angle of the photos lead me to believe that you are already a borderline lift candidate. If you downsize the implant at all, it very well may push you into the category of needing a lift for sure. If you are still borderline (mild ptosis or low nipple position) then you might be able to do the donut lift only. However, keep in mind that sometimes trying to get away with a donut when a lollipop is needed can lead to a thickened scar that is not very well hidden anyway. It is best to let your surgeon determine which lift pattern is best, unless you are willing to tolerate a slightly lower nipple position. The other option if it is a borderline call is to simply do the exchange and see how you feel about the nipple position postop. Sometimes a small donut lift can even be done under local anesthesia in the office.
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Answer: Lift after downsizing implants It is difficult to say for sure without measuring in person, but the angle of the photos lead me to believe that you are already a borderline lift candidate. If you downsize the implant at all, it very well may push you into the category of needing a lift for sure. If you are still borderline (mild ptosis or low nipple position) then you might be able to do the donut lift only. However, keep in mind that sometimes trying to get away with a donut when a lollipop is needed can lead to a thickened scar that is not very well hidden anyway. It is best to let your surgeon determine which lift pattern is best, unless you are willing to tolerate a slightly lower nipple position. The other option if it is a borderline call is to simply do the exchange and see how you feel about the nipple position postop. Sometimes a small donut lift can even be done under local anesthesia in the office.
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March 7, 2025
Answer: Follow up question. Will I need a lift if I go from 525 cc moderate plus silicone to 400 cc high profile? The answer to that question really depends on what your goal for appearance is. If you are looking to. have a relatively natural look then you would not likely need a lift. Your current implants are too large (and specifically wide) for your chest which is why they have compressed horizontally and appear oval rather than round. If you were to downsize to something in the 400 range that properly fits your base width then you would have a nice, natural result without needing a lift. If looking very full at the top and augmented is your goal then you may benefit from a small lift depending on the exact profile of implant you end up going with. I’d suggest having a consultation with a local plastic surgeon with expertise in breast revision to be examined and get a better sense of what your options are
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March 7, 2025
Answer: Follow up question. Will I need a lift if I go from 525 cc moderate plus silicone to 400 cc high profile? The answer to that question really depends on what your goal for appearance is. If you are looking to. have a relatively natural look then you would not likely need a lift. Your current implants are too large (and specifically wide) for your chest which is why they have compressed horizontally and appear oval rather than round. If you were to downsize to something in the 400 range that properly fits your base width then you would have a nice, natural result without needing a lift. If looking very full at the top and augmented is your goal then you may benefit from a small lift depending on the exact profile of implant you end up going with. I’d suggest having a consultation with a local plastic surgeon with expertise in breast revision to be examined and get a better sense of what your options are
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February 12, 2025
Answer: ?Lift Thank you for your question. I do not think you will need a breast lift with your implant exchange. Your PS can do something to shrink your implant pocket at the time of surgery. If you want to tighten the skin envelope you could have a periareolar skin resection. I hope this helps.
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February 12, 2025
Answer: ?Lift Thank you for your question. I do not think you will need a breast lift with your implant exchange. Your PS can do something to shrink your implant pocket at the time of surgery. If you want to tighten the skin envelope you could have a periareolar skin resection. I hope this helps.
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February 11, 2025
Answer: Breast Lift with implant exchange Thank you for submitting your questions and photos. Typically, when you decrease the size of your implants and change the profile to a high profile, it usually means you will have a narrower implant. It is very common to also need a breast lift in order to tighten up the breast skin so that the narrower implant does not misshapen the breast. You will need to be evaluated by a board certified plastic surgeon to see if an areolar incision pattern would narrow the breast enough for the smaller implant. Unfortunately, this incision pattern can help raise the level of the areola and decrease its size, but does not tighten up the lower pole of the breast enough. You may require a vertical incision to accomplish this. A plastic surgeon can walk you through all of these options. Good luck and thanks again for reaching out.
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February 11, 2025
Answer: Breast Lift with implant exchange Thank you for submitting your questions and photos. Typically, when you decrease the size of your implants and change the profile to a high profile, it usually means you will have a narrower implant. It is very common to also need a breast lift in order to tighten up the breast skin so that the narrower implant does not misshapen the breast. You will need to be evaluated by a board certified plastic surgeon to see if an areolar incision pattern would narrow the breast enough for the smaller implant. Unfortunately, this incision pattern can help raise the level of the areola and decrease its size, but does not tighten up the lower pole of the breast enough. You may require a vertical incision to accomplish this. A plastic surgeon can walk you through all of these options. Good luck and thanks again for reaching out.
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February 3, 2025
Answer: Do I need a lift if a change to a smaller implant Not necessarily but it’s important for the surgeon to determine the location of your nipple in relationship to your bottom breast fold, and the distance from your nipple to your bottom breast fold (determines expanded lower breast pole skin). These findings help determine if you have excess skin that needs to be removed necessitating a mastopexy. All the best!
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February 3, 2025
Answer: Do I need a lift if a change to a smaller implant Not necessarily but it’s important for the surgeon to determine the location of your nipple in relationship to your bottom breast fold, and the distance from your nipple to your bottom breast fold (determines expanded lower breast pole skin). These findings help determine if you have excess skin that needs to be removed necessitating a mastopexy. All the best!
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