thoughts on how a crescent lift with saline implants would look? My ideal look is an upper pole fullness and a full chest. I am look at more like 475-525 cc. Nervous about scarring but I feel as though on my consult I absolutely agreed that I would like a small lift and minimal scarring as I tend to scar significantly. 5'2" 138 pounds 34c, breast fed 2 children my breast tissue is extremely squishy and just deflated. I have a extreme flat upper chest and really want the appearance of cleavage.
November 28, 2016
Answer: Breast lift with implant Hello and thank you for your question. The best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation. With that being said, based on your photographs, the best shape and contour could be achieved with an implant and a wise pattern breast lift. I do not ever recommend a crescent lift. Over time, the areola tends to enlarge with a thickened scar. The other even worse problem is that it flattens out the shape of the anterior breast over time. A wise pattern lift with an implant can result in a very nice shape if good technique is used. The size 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. Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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November 28, 2016
Answer: Breast lift with implant Hello and thank you for your question. The best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation. With that being said, based on your photographs, the best shape and contour could be achieved with an implant and a wise pattern breast lift. I do not ever recommend a crescent lift. Over time, the areola tends to enlarge with a thickened scar. The other even worse problem is that it flattens out the shape of the anterior breast over time. A wise pattern lift with an implant can result in a very nice shape if good technique is used. The size 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. Harvard-trained plastic surgeon
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November 28, 2016
Answer: Implants and crescent? Thanks for your question and the photos. Implants will restore fullness to the upper portion of the breast and make you larger, but they may not elevate enough skin for a crescent lift to be effective. It is certainly ok to start this way as long as you have realistic expectations. If you feel too droopy afterwards larger lifts can always be added later.Best wishes.
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November 28, 2016
Answer: Implants and crescent? Thanks for your question and the photos. Implants will restore fullness to the upper portion of the breast and make you larger, but they may not elevate enough skin for a crescent lift to be effective. It is certainly ok to start this way as long as you have realistic expectations. If you feel too droopy afterwards larger lifts can always be added later.Best wishes.
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