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Do I need a breast lift along with my breast augmentation?

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I lost about 25 pounds so I have lost definition in my breasts. I was looking to get a breast augmentation and at my recent consultation, the Dr. told me I needed a breast lift. I believe I have pseudoptosis, but I’m not sure if it’s actually true ptosis. Will I get good results without a lift? Will the lift be necessary for me?

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Hi there,Thanks for your question! It appears you do have a bit of breast ptosis (or a fancy way of saying your areolas point downwards!) This can be corrected by moving your areolas into a more central position on your chest. Hope that helps!

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