Hi i am 40 yrs old 4ft 11in short and weigh 135. Currently have natrelle srf 520 implants and makes me a 36DD. I want a lift but dont know if i should ask to go with implants or not. I want a full B or C cup. Please help, i will have a consultation this fall but im just courious of about what size i might be without implants just a lift. If implant is advised what size would be ideal for my size. Thank you in advance.
Answer: Implants or not Hi Humorous. Whether or not you also require a breast implant along with a lift depends on the amount of breast tissue you have as well as your size goals. For patients who are happy with their natural breast tissue volume, I perform an “auto-augmentation”, conserving all of the natural breast tissue, while reshaping the breast and raising the nipples. If you lack enough natural breast tissue (which is difficult to assess in photos), I would recommend an implant as well to achieve your size goals. I also highly suggest using an absorbable mesh, that creates an “internal support bra” and absorbs after about 18 months, leaving a collagen support behind and maintains the results over time. I almost always include liposuction to the lateral breasts and armpit areas in addition to a breast reduction to maximize the contour of the torso. Implant revision surgeries can be a challenge, so I highly recommend seeking out a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in surgery of the breast and is very experienced in implant revisions. Best of luck in your aesthetic journey!
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Answer: Implants or not Hi Humorous. Whether or not you also require a breast implant along with a lift depends on the amount of breast tissue you have as well as your size goals. For patients who are happy with their natural breast tissue volume, I perform an “auto-augmentation”, conserving all of the natural breast tissue, while reshaping the breast and raising the nipples. If you lack enough natural breast tissue (which is difficult to assess in photos), I would recommend an implant as well to achieve your size goals. I also highly suggest using an absorbable mesh, that creates an “internal support bra” and absorbs after about 18 months, leaving a collagen support behind and maintains the results over time. I almost always include liposuction to the lateral breasts and armpit areas in addition to a breast reduction to maximize the contour of the torso. Implant revision surgeries can be a challenge, so I highly recommend seeking out a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in surgery of the breast and is very experienced in implant revisions. Best of luck in your aesthetic journey!
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June 11, 2025
Answer: Explant with Bellesoma Method The technique I recommend explantation and lift using The Bellesoma Method. The implants are removed, your breast tissue is reshaped creating upper pole fullness, elevated higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained if not injured during your previous surgery. At size 36 DD, each 200 cc of implant removed corresponds to 1 cup size change. You will go down 3 cup sizes to a B or C. Best Wishes, Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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June 11, 2025
Answer: Explant with Bellesoma Method The technique I recommend explantation and lift using The Bellesoma Method. The implants are removed, your breast tissue is reshaped creating upper pole fullness, elevated higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained if not injured during your previous surgery. At size 36 DD, each 200 cc of implant removed corresponds to 1 cup size change. You will go down 3 cup sizes to a B or C. Best Wishes, Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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June 11, 2025
Answer: Revision of large breast implants with Lyft Based on your nicely, post photos and exchange of size implants 300 to 350 cc high profile with a full anchor lift. Fee $10,000-$20,000. Best of virtual con with.
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June 11, 2025
Answer: Revision of large breast implants with Lyft Based on your nicely, post photos and exchange of size implants 300 to 350 cc high profile with a full anchor lift. Fee $10,000-$20,000. Best of virtual con with.
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Answer: Secondary breast surgery If you want to know what your breast will look like without the implants, then consider pulling up your before pictures from your prior procedure. Without seeing before, and after pictures, we have no idea what breast volume you have without the implants. Most likely, removing your implants is going to leave to some Dissatisfaction. Downsizing you implants may be an option if you feel like your breast are currently too big. Removing the implants is most likely to leave you disappointed, leaving you without any fullness in the upper half of your breast even with a breast lift. Provider selection is the most important variable to guide you through decision-making process and executing the procedure correctly. You should go to your consultation prepared to bring you with you a complete set of proper before and after pictures from your previous procedure. If you don’t have your before, and after pictures, then contact your previous provider and request a copy of your medical record, including your operative report. These will be very helpful for the next surgeon for any future surgery. Best, Mats Hagstrom MD
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Answer: Secondary breast surgery If you want to know what your breast will look like without the implants, then consider pulling up your before pictures from your prior procedure. Without seeing before, and after pictures, we have no idea what breast volume you have without the implants. Most likely, removing your implants is going to leave to some Dissatisfaction. Downsizing you implants may be an option if you feel like your breast are currently too big. Removing the implants is most likely to leave you disappointed, leaving you without any fullness in the upper half of your breast even with a breast lift. Provider selection is the most important variable to guide you through decision-making process and executing the procedure correctly. You should go to your consultation prepared to bring you with you a complete set of proper before and after pictures from your previous procedure. If you don’t have your before, and after pictures, then contact your previous provider and request a copy of your medical record, including your operative report. These will be very helpful for the next surgeon for any future surgery. Best, Mats Hagstrom MD
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