Hi, I was trying to set up a consultation with the doctor that I wanted to get a breast lift from, but they said because of the thalassemia cell they could not work with me. I tried explaining that it's just a trait in my genes, and I don't have the disorder, but they still said they couldn't work with me. Should I expect this from every plastic surgeon?
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Actually, your nipples are probably in good position, but your breast has sagged down and make them appear high. This is an easy fix by removing excess skin and tightening your lower breast with your inferior incision.
Breast lifts may look square when the anchor incision stays in the breast fold like a bra strap. I like the incision to curve slightly onto the outer breast similar to the underwire of a bra. Liposuction of the side of the breast/ chest helps minimize a boxy shape; as does adequate removal or...
A lift might be helpful to make you more comfortable, especially if you have a fair amount of sagging. You might even need a breast reduction. Lifts are considered cosmetic surgery and are not covered by insurance. A breast reduction may be covered.
