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: 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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March 28, 2016
Answer: What implant and where? Thank you for the post and for the accompanying photos. Based on the information provided, you would almost certainly require a breast lift (mastopexy) to restore your breast height as well as implant placement to restore your breast volume. Submuscular implant placement is generally the more preferred method in the United States most likely for two principle reasons: (1) additional tissue coverage of the implant to yield as natural a contour as possible and (2) potentially decreased rate of capsular contracture under certain conditions. As far as which profile to select, that will depend on two factors: what size you want to be and specifics about your anatomy. The higher profile implants have a narrower base. So if you are looking at larger volumes, you will likely require a larger volume. I recommend seeking out a board certified plastic surgeon in your area and letting him/her guide you through the process. Good luck!
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March 28, 2016
Answer: What implant and where? Thank you for the post and for the accompanying photos. Based on the information provided, you would almost certainly require a breast lift (mastopexy) to restore your breast height as well as implant placement to restore your breast volume. Submuscular implant placement is generally the more preferred method in the United States most likely for two principle reasons: (1) additional tissue coverage of the implant to yield as natural a contour as possible and (2) potentially decreased rate of capsular contracture under certain conditions. As far as which profile to select, that will depend on two factors: what size you want to be and specifics about your anatomy. The higher profile implants have a narrower base. So if you are looking at larger volumes, you will likely require a larger volume. I recommend seeking out a board certified plastic surgeon in your area and letting him/her guide you through the process. Good luck!
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