When i tried out the pencil test there was no way that pencil could possible stay not even for half a second. However, i feel that my breast do look saggy. they still stand up alone and don't flop over onto my abdomen but i have 0 upper pole in my breast and all the fat is located in the bottoms of my breast. so while one doctor on real self told me to try it out and it clearly didn't stay, i still feel my breast are too low. will the implant alone fix this or will i still need a lift?
Answer: Is the pencil test always a clear indication of whether or not a breast lift is needed? Thank you for your question. There are some women who will benefit from adding a breast lift to a breast augmentation. In general, if your nipple is located at or above the crease below your breast then a lift is typically not needed. In addition to nipple position, measurements are also used to determine when to add a lift. It's important to know the breast implants do not lift the nipple to any significant degree, so you can't escape the lift by using a breast implant. Breast sagging is a spectrum and women with mild/moderate sagging can sometimes go either way. In this situation, I typically recommend breast augmentation as an initial procedure, waiting six months, and then only performing a breast lift if it is truly needed. When considering breast augmentation make sure you find a board certified plastic surgeon who will take the time to answer all of your questions and explain all of your options, so that you can decide which procedures are right for you.
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Answer: Is the pencil test always a clear indication of whether or not a breast lift is needed? Thank you for your question. There are some women who will benefit from adding a breast lift to a breast augmentation. In general, if your nipple is located at or above the crease below your breast then a lift is typically not needed. In addition to nipple position, measurements are also used to determine when to add a lift. It's important to know the breast implants do not lift the nipple to any significant degree, so you can't escape the lift by using a breast implant. Breast sagging is a spectrum and women with mild/moderate sagging can sometimes go either way. In this situation, I typically recommend breast augmentation as an initial procedure, waiting six months, and then only performing a breast lift if it is truly needed. When considering breast augmentation make sure you find a board certified plastic surgeon who will take the time to answer all of your questions and explain all of your options, so that you can decide which procedures are right for you.
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April 16, 2014
Answer: Indications for lift No, the pencil test is not the only indication for lift. Breasts descend in 2 ways. One, the breast weight stretches the skin
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April 16, 2014
Answer: Indications for lift No, the pencil test is not the only indication for lift. Breasts descend in 2 ways. One, the breast weight stretches the skin
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April 13, 2014
Answer: Is the pencil test always a clear indication of whether or not a breast lift is needed? Pictures or an exam will be necessary to answer this question. A breast with a deflated upper pole that may look droopy may respond well to an implant alone.Select a plastic surgeon who performs hundreds of breast augmentations
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April 13, 2014
Answer: Is the pencil test always a clear indication of whether or not a breast lift is needed? Pictures or an exam will be necessary to answer this question. A breast with a deflated upper pole that may look droopy may respond well to an implant alone.Select a plastic surgeon who performs hundreds of breast augmentations
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April 8, 2014
Answer: Is the pencil test always a clear indication of whether or not a breast lift is needed? Hello! Thank you for your question! This so-called "test" is not a medically described, or accurate, method of diagnosis for breast ptosis, or sagging. However, it may give some insight into the possible need for a breast lift. The position of your nipple-areolar complex makes a big determination into the need for lifting of the breast as well as the deficiency of the upper pole, as you describe. It sounds as if you are deficient in the upper pole, which is your main concern - possibly more of a "deflated" appearance either from age, pregnancy, weight loss, etc? Augmentation with a breast prosthetic and/or breast lift may meet your expectations. Consult with a plastic surgeon who can examine you and discuss the various procedure(s) and assist you in determining which, if any, of the procedures would be the right one for you to meet your goals and desires. Bet wishes!
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April 8, 2014
Answer: Is the pencil test always a clear indication of whether or not a breast lift is needed? Hello! Thank you for your question! This so-called "test" is not a medically described, or accurate, method of diagnosis for breast ptosis, or sagging. However, it may give some insight into the possible need for a breast lift. The position of your nipple-areolar complex makes a big determination into the need for lifting of the breast as well as the deficiency of the upper pole, as you describe. It sounds as if you are deficient in the upper pole, which is your main concern - possibly more of a "deflated" appearance either from age, pregnancy, weight loss, etc? Augmentation with a breast prosthetic and/or breast lift may meet your expectations. Consult with a plastic surgeon who can examine you and discuss the various procedure(s) and assist you in determining which, if any, of the procedures would be the right one for you to meet your goals and desires. Bet wishes!
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March 25, 2018
Answer: Mastopexy - Uplift - Pencil Test Dear Mariie, thank you for your question. Although the pencil test helps in understanding the amount of laxity of the skin sitting on the lower part of the breast, it is not a infallible way to determine the best surgical treatment for the breast. If you could post a photo of your breast from the front and the side, with your arms along the body, I will be able to assess your concerns more appropriately and give you an honest advice.Hope this helps.Kind RegardsAndrea Marando
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March 25, 2018
Answer: Mastopexy - Uplift - Pencil Test Dear Mariie, thank you for your question. Although the pencil test helps in understanding the amount of laxity of the skin sitting on the lower part of the breast, it is not a infallible way to determine the best surgical treatment for the breast. If you could post a photo of your breast from the front and the side, with your arms along the body, I will be able to assess your concerns more appropriately and give you an honest advice.Hope this helps.Kind RegardsAndrea Marando
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