I am 29 and have recently lost 100 lbs. I have always had large breasts (46 DDD) now that I have lost the weight I feel so insecure, my chest is saggy and looks like giant rasins. I have always loved my large chest. Now I wear a 38 DDD, the cup size didn't go down, but my skin is just loose and gross. I still want very large brests. The rest of my body is responding nicely to all my working out. I want to be excited about my weight loss. Do you have advice?
June 6, 2018
Answer: Breast Lift / Breast Augmentation/ Breast Implants/ Anatomic Gummy Bear Implants/ Silicone Implants Thank you for your question. You sound like excellent candidate for a breast lift to bring the breasts up and reduce the size of the areola. Photos would be helpful to best answer answer your question.The type of incision needed is best determined by physical exam.I perform a liposuction breast lift/reduction known as Breast LipoLift®. This specialized technique spares more nerves and blood supply as well as removes tissue from the areas you don't want such as near the armpit and the lower portion hanging near your stomach. Once I use this to shape the breast, I then remove the excess skin to tighten the breast and create a more proportional silhouette with better cleavage. This procedure is also more accurate than traditional breast lifts or reductions since I use 3D measurements to uncover size asymmetries. During the procedure I remove exactly whatever is more from the larger side to get as close to symmetry as possible. Since I perform this less invasively the recovery time is faster and drains are not necessary. Over 90% of my patients are out to dinner the next evening taking only Advil and Tylenol if even needed. The size would depend on the proportion with your body versus going for a cup size. It has been proven to have less complications than traditional breast reduction (please see my Breast LipoLift® page web page) and should not affect nipple sensation, mammograms, cancer risk or breast-feeding. The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam. Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in breast plastic surgery. Best of luck! Dr. Schwartz Board Certified Plastic Surgeon#RealSelf100Surgeon #RealSelfCORESurgeon#RealSelfTopContributor
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June 6, 2018
Answer: Breast Lift / Breast Augmentation/ Breast Implants/ Anatomic Gummy Bear Implants/ Silicone Implants Thank you for your question. You sound like excellent candidate for a breast lift to bring the breasts up and reduce the size of the areola. Photos would be helpful to best answer answer your question.The type of incision needed is best determined by physical exam.I perform a liposuction breast lift/reduction known as Breast LipoLift®. This specialized technique spares more nerves and blood supply as well as removes tissue from the areas you don't want such as near the armpit and the lower portion hanging near your stomach. Once I use this to shape the breast, I then remove the excess skin to tighten the breast and create a more proportional silhouette with better cleavage. This procedure is also more accurate than traditional breast lifts or reductions since I use 3D measurements to uncover size asymmetries. During the procedure I remove exactly whatever is more from the larger side to get as close to symmetry as possible. Since I perform this less invasively the recovery time is faster and drains are not necessary. Over 90% of my patients are out to dinner the next evening taking only Advil and Tylenol if even needed. The size would depend on the proportion with your body versus going for a cup size. It has been proven to have less complications than traditional breast reduction (please see my Breast LipoLift® page web page) and should not affect nipple sensation, mammograms, cancer risk or breast-feeding. The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam. Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in breast plastic surgery. Best of luck! Dr. Schwartz Board Certified Plastic Surgeon#RealSelf100Surgeon #RealSelfCORESurgeon#RealSelfTopContributor
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September 16, 2016
Answer: Breast Ptosis after Weight Loss Thank you for your question and congratulations on the weight loss! While life-changing for your health and general well being, as you have described, significant weight loss can also affect a woman's body. The good news is that as plastic surgeons we have options available to patients who wish for fuller and more perky breasts.Without a physical exam it is difficult to say with any certainty exactly what procedure (or combination of procedures) you may need to achieve the result you desire. To counteract the volume loss and breast sag, or ptosis, that can develop after significant weight loss and/or pregnancy sometimes a combination of a breast lift and breast implants are required in order to restore the volume and shape to the breasts. You should definitely take pride in and be excited about your weight loss! There are several options available to help counteract the weight loss' affect on your breasts and I would highly recommend scheduling an in-person consultation appointment with a board-certified plastic surgeon. At the time of this consultation and physical exam, the best plan of action can be set forth. Again, congratulations on the weight loss and I wish you all the best!
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September 16, 2016
Answer: Breast Ptosis after Weight Loss Thank you for your question and congratulations on the weight loss! While life-changing for your health and general well being, as you have described, significant weight loss can also affect a woman's body. The good news is that as plastic surgeons we have options available to patients who wish for fuller and more perky breasts.Without a physical exam it is difficult to say with any certainty exactly what procedure (or combination of procedures) you may need to achieve the result you desire. To counteract the volume loss and breast sag, or ptosis, that can develop after significant weight loss and/or pregnancy sometimes a combination of a breast lift and breast implants are required in order to restore the volume and shape to the breasts. You should definitely take pride in and be excited about your weight loss! There are several options available to help counteract the weight loss' affect on your breasts and I would highly recommend scheduling an in-person consultation appointment with a board-certified plastic surgeon. At the time of this consultation and physical exam, the best plan of action can be set forth. Again, congratulations on the weight loss and I wish you all the best!
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February 1, 2016
Answer: Are there any suggestions for sagging breasts following weight loss? When many women lose #weight, their breasts lose weight as well. There may also be some sagging of their breasts due to the weight change. These women are potential candidates for a breast lift. A #mastopexy or breast lift operation is designed to improve the shape and position of the breast without reducing their size. Those with breast #sagging or #ptosis experience improvements with the surgery. Some patients will have a better shape to their breast such as increased superior fullness if an implant is used at the time of mastopexy. The procedure can also be combined with a minor breast reduction to reduce the breast width if desired as well. Also, during the procedure, the nipple and areolae can be corrected, if necessary, to the desired size and at the correct height. All in all, an elevated, more youthful breast can be a satisfying result for the patient following their #weightloss.
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February 1, 2016
Answer: Are there any suggestions for sagging breasts following weight loss? When many women lose #weight, their breasts lose weight as well. There may also be some sagging of their breasts due to the weight change. These women are potential candidates for a breast lift. A #mastopexy or breast lift operation is designed to improve the shape and position of the breast without reducing their size. Those with breast #sagging or #ptosis experience improvements with the surgery. Some patients will have a better shape to their breast such as increased superior fullness if an implant is used at the time of mastopexy. The procedure can also be combined with a minor breast reduction to reduce the breast width if desired as well. Also, during the procedure, the nipple and areolae can be corrected, if necessary, to the desired size and at the correct height. All in all, an elevated, more youthful breast can be a satisfying result for the patient following their #weightloss.
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