I’m a 41 year old, athletic mom of 2. I am scheduled for breast lift surgery in 3 weeks and I am extremely torn about whether or not to couple the procedure with a small, modest augmentation. A low profile low cc implant - between 200cc-233 max. I am 95% on the lift only because implants worry me. These are my current breasts. The main goal is skin removal, areola reduction and perkier. Will I achieve a smaller, tighter, feminine look without implants?
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A breast lift or reduction could potentially help with the pain in your neck, back, and shoulders caused by heavy, sagging breasts. Many people experience relief from these types of discomfort after reducing breast size or lifting the breasts, as it can improve posture and alleviate pressure on...
If your nipples are located below your breast fold, a secondary breast lift can be performed. If not, areola reduction can be performed alone to improve the scars and create a more proportionately balanced shape.
Plastic surgery scars require attention after surgery so that they remain cosmetically-appealing and barely noticeable. In our office, we use a protocol for scars that minimizes their activity in the 6-8 weeks after surgery. If you have late plastic surgery scars, you may also require laser and...
