Had Breast Augmt. 15 yrs ago, at 22, w/ 350cc Saline Med Profile 2 baby and a big weight loss later, looking to redo. First consult, Surgeon told me that I need a lift and go max 400cc, my skin is bad and it will sag again. Says the current implants probably leaked a bit and are now more 275cc 2nd Srg. told me I need to fill the top deflation and to go with 600cc HP no lift. Mini lift can be done later only to recenter the nipple. Says Saline implants can’t leak they just expand and feel emptier
Answer: Lift or not with breast augmentation? It sounds like you've spoken with two surgeons who like to impose their opinions on patients rather than listen to what the patient wants. You haven't said what you're actually looking for here (stay the same size, go a bit bigger like the 400 or go WAY bigger like the 600). In my experience letting a surgeon talk you into a procedure, especially one that nearly doubles the size of your implants, will lead to you being very unhappy afterwards. I would suggest you keep searching for the right surgeon because to be anything you're looking for can be accomplished it's just a question of the best way of doing it. Speak to a breast revision expert who is capable of all of these techniques and let them figure out how to give you what you want rather than telling you what you should be looking for. Hope that helps!
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Answer: Lift or not with breast augmentation? It sounds like you've spoken with two surgeons who like to impose their opinions on patients rather than listen to what the patient wants. You haven't said what you're actually looking for here (stay the same size, go a bit bigger like the 400 or go WAY bigger like the 600). In my experience letting a surgeon talk you into a procedure, especially one that nearly doubles the size of your implants, will lead to you being very unhappy afterwards. I would suggest you keep searching for the right surgeon because to be anything you're looking for can be accomplished it's just a question of the best way of doing it. Speak to a breast revision expert who is capable of all of these techniques and let them figure out how to give you what you want rather than telling you what you should be looking for. Hope that helps!
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August 13, 2023
Answer: Lift or not with breast augmentation Dear brg059905,
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August 13, 2023
Answer: Lift or not with breast augmentation Dear brg059905,
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August 11, 2023
Answer: Surgery First, saline implants can leak, but when they do, your body absorbs the saline and you just deflate. Second, you need a lift now. Do not go with the 600 cc implant for this will be too large and heavy for your frame and tissue. Your neck and shoulders will feel the excess weight and your tissue will just sag more since it will be so stretched and thinned from that size. Trying to avoid a lift by going with a larger size does not work long term. Go with the first surgeon's advice. I would suggest placing the implants behind the muscle for better upper breast fullness and support and doing the lift. I also suggest considering something between 330-350 cc's for better long term results.
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August 11, 2023
Answer: Surgery First, saline implants can leak, but when they do, your body absorbs the saline and you just deflate. Second, you need a lift now. Do not go with the 600 cc implant for this will be too large and heavy for your frame and tissue. Your neck and shoulders will feel the excess weight and your tissue will just sag more since it will be so stretched and thinned from that size. Trying to avoid a lift by going with a larger size does not work long term. Go with the first surgeon's advice. I would suggest placing the implants behind the muscle for better upper breast fullness and support and doing the lift. I also suggest considering something between 330-350 cc's for better long term results.
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August 11, 2023
Answer: Explant with Bellesoma Method Your breasts are low on the chest wall. I would recommend explantation and lift using The Bellesoma Method. The implants are removed, your breast tissue is reshaped creating upper pole fullness, elevated higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained if not injured during your previous surgery. Later, fat transfers can be performed if additional volume is desired.
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August 11, 2023
Answer: Explant with Bellesoma Method Your breasts are low on the chest wall. I would recommend explantation and lift using The Bellesoma Method. The implants are removed, your breast tissue is reshaped creating upper pole fullness, elevated higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained if not injured during your previous surgery. Later, fat transfers can be performed if additional volume is desired.
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August 10, 2023
Answer: Breast surgery Actually if you’re okay with your breasts the way they are you could do nothing at all. If you do get a lift I would not go with implants any larger than those you already have. Going to 600 cc will accomplish absolutely nothing except leaving you appearing very too heavy. I wouldn’t even consider than a reasonable option.
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August 10, 2023
Answer: Breast surgery Actually if you’re okay with your breasts the way they are you could do nothing at all. If you do get a lift I would not go with implants any larger than those you already have. Going to 600 cc will accomplish absolutely nothing except leaving you appearing very too heavy. I wouldn’t even consider than a reasonable option.
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