I am currently "Doctor Shopping" for breast Augmentation and have several consults set up. I have done both the pencil & pinch test. I can barely even hold a pencil and when I manage, my nipple is above. But with pinch test my thumb just barely grazes the very bottom of my areola but is nowhere near the actual nipple. What the heck does this mean? Am I passing or failing? I am pretty sure I have pseudo ptosis and I want a more natural look anyway. Do you think I will need a lift?
Answer: Pencil and pinch tests for breast lift Don't worry about trying to do a pencil or pinch test. That's not how we decide who needs a lift. ;) I'm glad you are doing your research though and trying to learn who is a good candidate for a lift. Generally speaking it depends on where your nipple areola complex sits in relation to your inframammary fold, and where in relation to the overall breast mound. There really is no substitute for an in person exam with a board certified plastic surgeon with experience doing breast lifts, and whose results you like. I've seen patients that were told they only needed large implants, and no lift, when they clearly needed a lift to get the kind of shape desired. If you have scheduled consultations, this is a good first step. If you have pseudoptosis, this will affect how your implants sit and look, and the surgeon can discuss with you what to expect. Typically during the consultation, and exam is done to assess the breast size/shape/volume distribution/skin quality/drooping/asymmetry, measurements are taken, and photographs are taken. All of this information will help determine the range of implants that will suit you, and also whether or not you need a lift.
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Answer: Pencil and pinch tests for breast lift Don't worry about trying to do a pencil or pinch test. That's not how we decide who needs a lift. ;) I'm glad you are doing your research though and trying to learn who is a good candidate for a lift. Generally speaking it depends on where your nipple areola complex sits in relation to your inframammary fold, and where in relation to the overall breast mound. There really is no substitute for an in person exam with a board certified plastic surgeon with experience doing breast lifts, and whose results you like. I've seen patients that were told they only needed large implants, and no lift, when they clearly needed a lift to get the kind of shape desired. If you have scheduled consultations, this is a good first step. If you have pseudoptosis, this will affect how your implants sit and look, and the surgeon can discuss with you what to expect. Typically during the consultation, and exam is done to assess the breast size/shape/volume distribution/skin quality/drooping/asymmetry, measurements are taken, and photographs are taken. All of this information will help determine the range of implants that will suit you, and also whether or not you need a lift.
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May 6, 2018
Answer: Breast Augmentation Options Lennev. First off, forget about these tests. Photos and physical exam are optimal because I try to tailor each breast augmentation operation to my patient's desires and body type. There are pros and cons regarding saline and silicone implants, and patient anatomy and preference play a role in selection. The same is true regarding implant projection. Be sure to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon and go to your consult with all your questions written down so you don't forget to ask something. Good Luck!
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May 6, 2018
Answer: Breast Augmentation Options Lennev. First off, forget about these tests. Photos and physical exam are optimal because I try to tailor each breast augmentation operation to my patient's desires and body type. There are pros and cons regarding saline and silicone implants, and patient anatomy and preference play a role in selection. The same is true regarding implant projection. Be sure to consult with a board certified plastic surgeon and go to your consult with all your questions written down so you don't forget to ask something. Good Luck!
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May 6, 2018
Answer: Breast augmentation: Confused about pencil/pinch test. Do I need a lift? Thank you for your questions. I can understand how things can get confusing with all these home tests. There is no substitution for an in-person exam and consultation with a local plastic surgeon who is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. So make sure that during your "shopping" you have checked that specific credential. If so, then you will be well served with the consultation and it should answer the majority of your concerns.Good luck!
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May 6, 2018
Answer: Breast augmentation: Confused about pencil/pinch test. Do I need a lift? Thank you for your questions. I can understand how things can get confusing with all these home tests. There is no substitution for an in-person exam and consultation with a local plastic surgeon who is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. So make sure that during your "shopping" you have checked that specific credential. If so, then you will be well served with the consultation and it should answer the majority of your concerns.Good luck!
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May 6, 2018
Answer: Breast Augmentation HiI'll try to make sense out of this for you even though I haven't examined you, Here is how you can nail it down in your own mind. Please
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May 6, 2018
Answer: Breast Augmentation HiI'll try to make sense out of this for you even though I haven't examined you, Here is how you can nail it down in your own mind. Please
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May 6, 2018
Answer: Candidate for Breast Lift It is hard to determine if you are a good candidate for a breast lift or augmentation without being examined in person or without seeing photos from multiple angles. A general rule to determining if a lift is needed is if the nipple is below the breast fold and how much breast tissue is below the fold. I recommend consulting with a plastic surgeon in person so they may better determine which procedure is best for you and what is needed to help you achieve the aesthetic results you desire.Kamran Azad MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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May 6, 2018
Answer: Candidate for Breast Lift It is hard to determine if you are a good candidate for a breast lift or augmentation without being examined in person or without seeing photos from multiple angles. A general rule to determining if a lift is needed is if the nipple is below the breast fold and how much breast tissue is below the fold. I recommend consulting with a plastic surgeon in person so they may better determine which procedure is best for you and what is needed to help you achieve the aesthetic results you desire.Kamran Azad MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
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