I'm 31yr, 5'8", 120lbs. I want perkier, rounder, fuller breasts (32B/C to 32D), with nipples pointing forward (or slightly up), centered and less puffy. I've been advised to get a Benelli/donut lift plus 250-275cc round moderate plus profile silicone implants, inserted via the IMF (dual-plane). See my photos for measurements, inspiration, and dislikes. Can my goals be met without a lift? Would you recommend one for me? If so, I'd also want to reduce my areola size.
Answer: Our Implant Approach If you are getting breast augmentation with breast implants, the implant will be placed behind the chest muscle in most cases. There are a few exceptions where the breast implant is placed over the chest muscle due to the activity level you may enjoy. At NorCal Plastic Surgery, we use gummy bear implants, which are smooth, round implants that will enhance the appearance of your natural breast, safely. They are among the safest and most commonly used implants for breast augmentation. There are also a few options for placement of the incision, such as under the armpit, along the border of the areola, and under the breast. During your initial consultation, we will determine implant placement and incision type. Breast augmentation can also be achieved with breast fat grafting, which uses liposuction to collect the fat and then small cannulae to graft the fat into the breasts. Many women also combine breast augmentation with a breast lift, which can help improve breast sagging.
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Answer: Our Implant Approach If you are getting breast augmentation with breast implants, the implant will be placed behind the chest muscle in most cases. There are a few exceptions where the breast implant is placed over the chest muscle due to the activity level you may enjoy. At NorCal Plastic Surgery, we use gummy bear implants, which are smooth, round implants that will enhance the appearance of your natural breast, safely. They are among the safest and most commonly used implants for breast augmentation. There are also a few options for placement of the incision, such as under the armpit, along the border of the areola, and under the breast. During your initial consultation, we will determine implant placement and incision type. Breast augmentation can also be achieved with breast fat grafting, which uses liposuction to collect the fat and then small cannulae to graft the fat into the breasts. Many women also combine breast augmentation with a breast lift, which can help improve breast sagging.
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September 19, 2024
Answer: May be able to avoid lift You have a very mild tuberous breast--in my practice, I usually treat these with a breast augmentation (dual plane or subfascial, with a few other steps to help round out the breast), and avoiding a lift unless necessary. The nipples often become less puffy as a result of breast augmentation alone, but after the augmentation if you still would like less puffy nipples, I typically do the donut/Benelli lift in a second stage. Combining the augmentation and lift I typically reserve for more pronounced tuberous breasts.
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September 19, 2024
Answer: May be able to avoid lift You have a very mild tuberous breast--in my practice, I usually treat these with a breast augmentation (dual plane or subfascial, with a few other steps to help round out the breast), and avoiding a lift unless necessary. The nipples often become less puffy as a result of breast augmentation alone, but after the augmentation if you still would like less puffy nipples, I typically do the donut/Benelli lift in a second stage. Combining the augmentation and lift I typically reserve for more pronounced tuberous breasts.
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September 18, 2024
Answer: Breasts You need a lift, but cold do the Benelli lift with the incision around the areolae. I would also place the implants behind the muscle for coverage and better upper breast fullness.
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September 18, 2024
Answer: Breasts You need a lift, but cold do the Benelli lift with the incision around the areolae. I would also place the implants behind the muscle for coverage and better upper breast fullness.
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August 27, 2024
Answer: Desired results Based on the photos and description of your goals you will have the best result from implants and some degree of a lift. The areola size can be addressed with the lift. You also have some asymmetry that would be improved. See a board certified plastic surgeon near you for a consultation to learn more.
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August 27, 2024
Answer: Desired results Based on the photos and description of your goals you will have the best result from implants and some degree of a lift. The areola size can be addressed with the lift. You also have some asymmetry that would be improved. See a board certified plastic surgeon near you for a consultation to learn more.
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August 27, 2024
Answer: Implants +/- benelli my advice would be to have the implants first and see where you are at - i think you will get a nice result with implants only and save yourself a scar around the nipple pad and also some dollars - these benelli scars have a reputation for stretching out quite significantly and it is probably due to the extra pressure that is put on the scar by the implant behind it. There is a belief that this can be prevented by different types and techniques of suturing but it is not at all a guarantee and the main factor is your own scar healing characteristics.....which is an unknown until you have actually had the benelli! A benelli or other kind of uplift could always be done more reliably, safely and accurately as a second stage op if you want it.
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August 27, 2024
Answer: Implants +/- benelli my advice would be to have the implants first and see where you are at - i think you will get a nice result with implants only and save yourself a scar around the nipple pad and also some dollars - these benelli scars have a reputation for stretching out quite significantly and it is probably due to the extra pressure that is put on the scar by the implant behind it. There is a belief that this can be prevented by different types and techniques of suturing but it is not at all a guarantee and the main factor is your own scar healing characteristics.....which is an unknown until you have actually had the benelli! A benelli or other kind of uplift could always be done more reliably, safely and accurately as a second stage op if you want it.
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