I wanted a breast lift only. I am a 34D and really don't want to be any larger. The sagging is my priority. My concern is moving the nipple and the scars. Ive seen a doctor, he recommend implants instead of a lift. He suggested 300CC. Is that too big? Will I get the lift I want? I am worried they will be heavier and sag more. He didn't measure me so I don't know if I have a grade one ptosis or two. I also want lipo on my outer thigh and I heard they can use that fat in the breasts.
October 31, 2016
Answer: Should you get a breast lift with your augmentation> It is very difficult to determine the best lift you will need (recommended based on your photos) or the exact size and shape implant you will require to best match your ideal breast image without an examination by a board certified plastic surgeon. Not just any board certified plastic surgeon, but one with many years of frequently performing breast augmentation surgery including different approaches, techniques and implant choices. This is because several measurements not to mention your breast characteristics are needed to determine the optimal implant size to obtain your goals. Without knowing these dimensions it would be difficult to make this determination. For example, the existing base width of your breast will determine, in many cases, the maximal volume per implant profile that you can accommodate. To illustrate; a 100 cc difference may make a significant difference with a narrow base width breast, but much less of a difference if you have a wide chest wall and wide breast “foot print”. Therefore, just because your friend may have a great result with let’s say a 300 cc implant to make her go from a “A” cup to a “C” cup size does not mean that you will have the same result with the same size implant. The same process goes for just filling in the upper part of your breast without becoming much larger. Further simply placing implants in a bra to determine the size best for you is not always accurate as the bra often distorts the size, is dependent on the pressure the bra places plus the implant is outside your breast and not under it among other variables. Computer software morphing programs that automatically determine the best implant size can be helpful in some but not all cases (e.g. doesn’t work well in my experience with existing implants, sagging or asymmetric breasts). Using “want to be” photos however are useful if simply provided to the surgeon as I will further explain in the link below including silicone vs saline implants
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October 31, 2016
Answer: Should you get a breast lift with your augmentation> It is very difficult to determine the best lift you will need (recommended based on your photos) or the exact size and shape implant you will require to best match your ideal breast image without an examination by a board certified plastic surgeon. Not just any board certified plastic surgeon, but one with many years of frequently performing breast augmentation surgery including different approaches, techniques and implant choices. This is because several measurements not to mention your breast characteristics are needed to determine the optimal implant size to obtain your goals. Without knowing these dimensions it would be difficult to make this determination. For example, the existing base width of your breast will determine, in many cases, the maximal volume per implant profile that you can accommodate. To illustrate; a 100 cc difference may make a significant difference with a narrow base width breast, but much less of a difference if you have a wide chest wall and wide breast “foot print”. Therefore, just because your friend may have a great result with let’s say a 300 cc implant to make her go from a “A” cup to a “C” cup size does not mean that you will have the same result with the same size implant. The same process goes for just filling in the upper part of your breast without becoming much larger. Further simply placing implants in a bra to determine the size best for you is not always accurate as the bra often distorts the size, is dependent on the pressure the bra places plus the implant is outside your breast and not under it among other variables. Computer software morphing programs that automatically determine the best implant size can be helpful in some but not all cases (e.g. doesn’t work well in my experience with existing implants, sagging or asymmetric breasts). Using “want to be” photos however are useful if simply provided to the surgeon as I will further explain in the link below including silicone vs saline implants
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October 31, 2016
Answer: Breast lift with augmentation Thank you for your question and pictures. From your picture it does look like you may be a candidate for a breast lift + augmentation to give you the results you are looking for. I would want to examine you in person to give you my final recommendation. Its possible that with the breast lift alone your breasts would not be as full as you want them to be, so I assume that is why the surgeon you met with recommended breast implants instead. You should consult in person with another board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in breast procedures to make sure you get the best advice prior to surgery. You want to feel 100% comfortable and confident with your surgeon before you schedule your surgery date. Good luck!
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October 31, 2016
Answer: Breast lift with augmentation Thank you for your question and pictures. From your picture it does look like you may be a candidate for a breast lift + augmentation to give you the results you are looking for. I would want to examine you in person to give you my final recommendation. Its possible that with the breast lift alone your breasts would not be as full as you want them to be, so I assume that is why the surgeon you met with recommended breast implants instead. You should consult in person with another board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in breast procedures to make sure you get the best advice prior to surgery. You want to feel 100% comfortable and confident with your surgeon before you schedule your surgery date. Good luck!
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