After minimal weight-loss (10 lbs), my breasts, which have been saggy and uneven since they originally developed, have a deflated appearance. Based on most ptosis diagrams I have studied, I would guess my breasts are probably grade 2. I want fuller breasts but I also want to maintain a natural look--I want to keep my areolas and nipples the way they are and avoid the scars from a breast lift.
December 6, 2017
Answer: To lift or no to lift...that is the question Patient concerns regarding the appearance of their breasts can typically be divided in two pools: volume, ptosis (droop). The procedures to address these issues are as different as the issues themselves. However, these concerns are not mutually exclusive (some want smaller less droopy breasts and others want larger less droopy breasts). There are two factors which can help to answer the question of which surgery will deliver the most satisfying result: mastopexy, augmentation or both. Patients must first consider the position of the NAC (nipple areolar complex i.e. the pigmented portion of the breast) as it relates to the inframammary crease. If the nipples are at or below the level of the crease the patient may benefit from a lift or mastopexy. The breast lift is designed to elevate sagging breasts to a more youthful position. It also helps to reshape and tighten the skin of the breasts. This is typically accomplished via a periareolar (around the nipple) incision with or without a vertical incision. Mastopexy is an effective way to address sagging breast, however, the changes which accompany weight loss or pregnancy can also decrease volume of the breasts. When a woman wants the volume restored, or increased, a breast augmentation will also be needed in conjunction with mastopexy. Augmentation can help restore the volume loss which is well known to women following children. There are a number of options available to women considering augmentation ranging from size and implant type to access incision. A breast augmentation alone may be appropriate if ptosis is mild. If the patient is comfortable with the natural appearance of the breasts but desires them to be larger, a breast augmentation alone is the right procedure. Augmenting significantly ptotic or sagging breasts tends to magnify the problem. In these cases, a mastopexy performed in conjunction with an augmentation is preferred. Based upon your photos, you would benefit from a formal lift in concert with an augmentation. You have glandular/pseudoptosis with a low grade of NAC ptosis. Without a lift, you run the risk of creating a "double bubble" with the breast mound hanging off the implant. As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).
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December 6, 2017
Answer: To lift or no to lift...that is the question Patient concerns regarding the appearance of their breasts can typically be divided in two pools: volume, ptosis (droop). The procedures to address these issues are as different as the issues themselves. However, these concerns are not mutually exclusive (some want smaller less droopy breasts and others want larger less droopy breasts). There are two factors which can help to answer the question of which surgery will deliver the most satisfying result: mastopexy, augmentation or both. Patients must first consider the position of the NAC (nipple areolar complex i.e. the pigmented portion of the breast) as it relates to the inframammary crease. If the nipples are at or below the level of the crease the patient may benefit from a lift or mastopexy. The breast lift is designed to elevate sagging breasts to a more youthful position. It also helps to reshape and tighten the skin of the breasts. This is typically accomplished via a periareolar (around the nipple) incision with or without a vertical incision. Mastopexy is an effective way to address sagging breast, however, the changes which accompany weight loss or pregnancy can also decrease volume of the breasts. When a woman wants the volume restored, or increased, a breast augmentation will also be needed in conjunction with mastopexy. Augmentation can help restore the volume loss which is well known to women following children. There are a number of options available to women considering augmentation ranging from size and implant type to access incision. A breast augmentation alone may be appropriate if ptosis is mild. If the patient is comfortable with the natural appearance of the breasts but desires them to be larger, a breast augmentation alone is the right procedure. Augmenting significantly ptotic or sagging breasts tends to magnify the problem. In these cases, a mastopexy performed in conjunction with an augmentation is preferred. Based upon your photos, you would benefit from a formal lift in concert with an augmentation. You have glandular/pseudoptosis with a low grade of NAC ptosis. Without a lift, you run the risk of creating a "double bubble" with the breast mound hanging off the implant. As always, discuss your concerns with a board certified plastic surgeon (ABPS).
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December 5, 2017
Answer: BA and lift I recommend combining a breast lift with a breast augmentation to correct the ptosis. Having a breast augmentation alone will not create any fullness up top. Please seek a board certified plastic surgeon for an in person consultation.Regards,
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December 5, 2017
Answer: BA and lift I recommend combining a breast lift with a breast augmentation to correct the ptosis. Having a breast augmentation alone will not create any fullness up top. Please seek a board certified plastic surgeon for an in person consultation.Regards,
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