Will implants with a lift destroy my chest tattoos? (Photo)

Question

Will getting implants bs a lift destroy or move the placement of my tattoos on my chest area.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Hi msrojacks, I understand your concern. Based on your photos, a breast augmentation surgery should not have any direct effect on the placement of your chest tattoo.If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
  
Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
  
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
  
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
  
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Richard A. Bartlett, MD · Answer

Dear msrojacks,
  
Thank you for your question. Due to the location of your tattoos, a breast augmentation in conjunction with a mastopexy should have no impact on the placements of the tattoos. As always, it is best to consult with your board certified operating surgeon. Best of luck!

Paul F. Vanek Jr, MD · Answer

Once you are examined and your incision requirements are demonstrated to you, you can be reassured that your desire to have breast intervention will not affect your tattoo. You will love the results of a breast implant. It looks like you may be able to get away with a level III muscle release to give you a markedly improved nipple position without more extensive incisions requirements. I would need to fully evaluate that circumstance in the context of a consultation to make that determination.

David J. Wages, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and photo.  Depending upon what one's goals are and the size and type of implants needed I would doubt one would have any changes to the skin above the nipple areola.  Always seek a board certified plastic surgeon.  Good luck.

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  The
best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation.   A breast lift with an implant can result in a very nice shape if
good technique is used.  This will not remove any part of your tattoo.   The size, profile, and shape of the
implant is based on your desired breast size/shape, your chest wall
measurements, and soft tissue quality.  This decision should
be based on a detailed discussion with equal input from both you
and your surgeon.   Make sure you specifically look
at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery
performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.   The most
important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend
that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who
can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.  FACS
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

Tania Medina de Garcia, MD · Answer

Hello dear!!
Thanks for the question and provided information as well. 
Based on the tattoos' position, it shouldn't be affected by the implants.
l recommend you to make an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon to talk about your goals and anything you need to know.
Good luck :)

William Aiello, MD · Answer

Hi msrojacks, You should be okay. During a mastopexy, all the skin is removed around and below the areola. It shouldn't affect tattoos that high on the chest. Good question though!

Christine Blaine, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi msrojacks and thank you for your question.  Looking at the photo that you included, your tattoos (those visible) seem fairly high on your chest and it is unlikely that they will be impacted by breast lift incisions.  With that said, the tattoo on your left chest is lower than that on your right (which rests just below your clavicle) so I would recommend discuss this with your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.  I wish you the very best and I hope that this helps!

Arthur Shektman, MD · Answer

Based on your photos I doubt that a lift with implants would do any harm to your tattoos.  Your tattoos are high enough on your chest that they should be fine.

Beverly Friedlander, MD · Answer

Hi,Thank you for your question and your photo.  Simply put, your tattoos are relatively high on your chest.  Properly placed implants or  a lift should have little or no effect on your tattoos. This is something that you need to review with your surgeon.Good Luck,Beverly Friedlander, MD

Will implants with a lift destroy my chest tattoos? (Photo)

Answers (12)

More Breast Lift with Implants Questions

breast reduction/lift and implants done 4 weeks ago through the areola. Is this dehiscence? Is it normal/expected? Suggestions?

When is it safe to sleep without a bra?

BA and lift of one side. How do they look? (Photo)

1 week post op breast lift with implants, now my skin is turning yellow on one side. What could cause this? (photo)

Do you have to wait 6 months for breast surgery revision? Is this normal? 3 month post-op. (photo)

3 weeks post-op for breast lift with implants. Open wound at T-junction is deep and leaking clear/yellowish fluid. (Photos)

WE SEND PRETTY
EMAILS