Hi there! I’m 38 yrs old, 5’4 and 120lbs. I have had two consults about a breast augmentation and one surgeon said no lift is needed and the second is recommending an anchor lift. I’m confused because they are complete opposites of the spectrum. What is the likelihood I need a lift as well as implant?
Answer: Do I need a breast lift? You might not need one. After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women (my patients) with similar measurements with different size and style breast implants. They then get to choose what looks right for them. They also get to see what they would look like when the breasts have fully dropped and fluffed and in clothes. You get to see actual results and the surgeon's experience and not a virtual idea of what can be achieved. Women tell me that this process is very helpful in determining what size and style breast implant is right for them. Mildly Sagging Breasts: If your breasts are mildly droopy, a saline or silicone gel implant placed behind the pectoral muscle might help create the illusion of perkiness. That’s because as the implant fills out the top of the breast, it also fills out the bottom, making it look as if the nipple has moved higher. It hasn’t. You can always get a lift later if you feel you are not perky enough when fully settled and healed. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA
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Answer: Do I need a breast lift? You might not need one. After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women (my patients) with similar measurements with different size and style breast implants. They then get to choose what looks right for them. They also get to see what they would look like when the breasts have fully dropped and fluffed and in clothes. You get to see actual results and the surgeon's experience and not a virtual idea of what can be achieved. Women tell me that this process is very helpful in determining what size and style breast implant is right for them. Mildly Sagging Breasts: If your breasts are mildly droopy, a saline or silicone gel implant placed behind the pectoral muscle might help create the illusion of perkiness. That’s because as the implant fills out the top of the breast, it also fills out the bottom, making it look as if the nipple has moved higher. It hasn’t. You can always get a lift later if you feel you are not perky enough when fully settled and healed. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA
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August 3, 2022
Answer: From Dr. Bora Ok Hello @PrettieP!
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August 3, 2022
Answer: From Dr. Bora Ok Hello @PrettieP!
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July 18, 2022
Answer: Bellesoma Method Your breasts are too low on the chest wall and you will need a lift. The technique I recommend is The Bellesoma Method. This will reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them 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. Later, fat transfers can be performed if additional volume is desired.
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July 18, 2022
Answer: Bellesoma Method Your breasts are too low on the chest wall and you will need a lift. The technique I recommend is The Bellesoma Method. This will reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them 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. Later, fat transfers can be performed if additional volume is desired.
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July 18, 2022
Answer: Breast lift Dear PrettieP,
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July 18, 2022
Answer: Breast lift Dear PrettieP,
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Answer: Lift You actually need a lift. Some surgeons try to avoid doing a lift by going with larger implants, but this just causes more sagging in the long run. I would do the lift, but I would do the vertical lift and not anchor.
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Answer: Lift You actually need a lift. Some surgeons try to avoid doing a lift by going with larger implants, but this just causes more sagging in the long run. I would do the lift, but I would do the vertical lift and not anchor.
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