I am 22 years old and have lost most the volume in my breasts after pregnancy. Prior to my daughter being born, I had perky 32D breasts with no complaints. Now, my nipples have changed significantly and lost all the volume in my upper pole. Would a high profile saline implant restore the fullness I am looking for and help lift them a little? Does the subglandular or submuscular placement help with that at all?
March 29, 2016
Answer: Subglandular vs. submuscular? High profile or moderate profile? Implants alone do not adequately lift the breast when there is significant sagging, no matter the size or the type, and will not produce a good cosmetic result in a patient who also needs some variation of a lift. Keep in mind that following the advice from a surgeon on this or any other website who proposes to tell you exactly what to do without examining you, physically feeling the tissue,assessing your desired outcome, taking a full medical history, and discussing the pros and cons of each operative procedure would not be in your best interest. I would suggest your plastic surgeon be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) that you trust and are comfortable with. You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person and be very realistic about your potential cosmetic result. Robert Singer, MD FACS La Jolla, California
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March 29, 2016
Answer: Subglandular vs. submuscular? High profile or moderate profile? Implants alone do not adequately lift the breast when there is significant sagging, no matter the size or the type, and will not produce a good cosmetic result in a patient who also needs some variation of a lift. Keep in mind that following the advice from a surgeon on this or any other website who proposes to tell you exactly what to do without examining you, physically feeling the tissue,assessing your desired outcome, taking a full medical history, and discussing the pros and cons of each operative procedure would not be in your best interest. I would suggest your plastic surgeon be certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) that you trust and are comfortable with. You should discuss your concerns with that surgeon in person and be very realistic about your potential cosmetic result. Robert Singer, MD FACS La Jolla, California
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March 29, 2016
Answer: Breast Lift and Submuscular Implants Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but to get to your wish pic, a breast lift and sub muscular implants are the correct answer. Going with sub glandular implants to "fill out" the envelope is the wrong idea. You will be destined for a breast lift and pocket change in the future as the implants will continue to pull down your already moderate sized breasts. As an aside, your tummy is amazing for postpartum, even though your breasts did stretch and the nipples became enlarged. An amazing tummy after pregnancy is hard to come by, so you're lucky at least in that way!
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March 29, 2016
Answer: Breast Lift and Submuscular Implants Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but to get to your wish pic, a breast lift and sub muscular implants are the correct answer. Going with sub glandular implants to "fill out" the envelope is the wrong idea. You will be destined for a breast lift and pocket change in the future as the implants will continue to pull down your already moderate sized breasts. As an aside, your tummy is amazing for postpartum, even though your breasts did stretch and the nipples became enlarged. An amazing tummy after pregnancy is hard to come by, so you're lucky at least in that way!
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