I’m interested in getting a breast augmentation. I want to go from an A to a full D. However, my friend (doctor but not a PS) thought that because my breasts are positioned kind of high, in order to make it bigger, the surgeon would need to make space below the crease of the breasts so the implants would sit and look more naturally. Would this distort my sternum/underboob tattoo?
Answer: Tattoo and breast augmentation Dear chaotic_quixotic,it is hard to tell for sure without an examination but based on your photo, it is likely that your tattoo will not distort. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.Daniel Barrett, MD
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Answer: Tattoo and breast augmentation Dear chaotic_quixotic,it is hard to tell for sure without an examination but based on your photo, it is likely that your tattoo will not distort. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.Daniel Barrett, MD
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July 18, 2018
Answer: Breast implants and tattoo distortion Thank you for asking. As many more patients have body art near the breast margins, a few patients could have mild tattoo distortions depending on the proximity to the incision, size of the implant, and specific nature of the breast. Many patients with extensive tattoos don’t show much distortion at all. Your tattoos seem to be away from the breast footprint and should not see much change. See a board certified plastic surgeon in person who can properly evaluate you! Best wishes!
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July 18, 2018
Answer: Breast implants and tattoo distortion Thank you for asking. As many more patients have body art near the breast margins, a few patients could have mild tattoo distortions depending on the proximity to the incision, size of the implant, and specific nature of the breast. Many patients with extensive tattoos don’t show much distortion at all. Your tattoos seem to be away from the breast footprint and should not see much change. See a board certified plastic surgeon in person who can properly evaluate you! Best wishes!
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July 17, 2018
Answer: Will a breast augmentation distort my sternum/underboob tattoo? hello thank you for your question and provided information as well .. based on your photos and questions, I see that you are a good candidate for a breast augmentation, to determine the cc the ideal is to be consulted in person by a certified plastic surgeon who sees and determine the cc necessary to obtain a good result.its not going distort
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July 17, 2018
Answer: Will a breast augmentation distort my sternum/underboob tattoo? hello thank you for your question and provided information as well .. based on your photos and questions, I see that you are a good candidate for a breast augmentation, to determine the cc the ideal is to be consulted in person by a certified plastic surgeon who sees and determine the cc necessary to obtain a good result.its not going distort
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July 17, 2018
Answer: Breast augmentation Based on your picture your tattoo should be fine after the augmentation, an in-person consultation would be best for a detailed exam.Always see a board certified PS.
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July 17, 2018
Answer: Breast augmentation Based on your picture your tattoo should be fine after the augmentation, an in-person consultation would be best for a detailed exam.Always see a board certified PS.
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July 17, 2018
Answer: Breast augmentation and tattoo When implants are placed, there is stretching of the distance from nipple to fold. Going from an A cup to a full D cup is a big change, and sometimes this not possible if the skin envelope is too tight. I would NOT recommend lowering your breast fold in order to accomodate a larger size, because it can result in a double bubble deformity if the implant then slides down past the breast tissue, not to mention it lowers where your breasts sit overall. Leaving your fold as is, and placing as close to your goal size as possible, is a better idea, and would not affect your tattoo. Implant also do not distort your sternum, but do fill the breasts, and the horns on the tattoo may sit differently since this area may not be as flat after implants.
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July 17, 2018
Answer: Breast augmentation and tattoo When implants are placed, there is stretching of the distance from nipple to fold. Going from an A cup to a full D cup is a big change, and sometimes this not possible if the skin envelope is too tight. I would NOT recommend lowering your breast fold in order to accomodate a larger size, because it can result in a double bubble deformity if the implant then slides down past the breast tissue, not to mention it lowers where your breasts sit overall. Leaving your fold as is, and placing as close to your goal size as possible, is a better idea, and would not affect your tattoo. Implant also do not distort your sternum, but do fill the breasts, and the horns on the tattoo may sit differently since this area may not be as flat after implants.
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