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?
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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