I'm 23 years old, 5'4", and ~180lbs, and in terms of weight I’ve always been a pretty consistent size. I’ve seen different answers to my question throughout my research, and wanted to see what the general consensus was here on RealSelf. I also suspect my breasts are tuberous to some degree, but can’t be sure as I haven't actually seen a doctor for it. Breast augmentation is something I’ve wanted for years and I'm now seriously looking into getting it done, so would my weight be an issue?
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For severe tuberous breasts, I usually use smooth, round implants placed through an inframammary fold incision combined with a periareolar mastopexy to reduce and support the areola while at the same time achieving a small lift to balance nipple position. The position of the implant...
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Tuberous breast is presented with insufficient lower pole volume and high located IMF while variable degree of breast tissue herniation inside the areola. To correct this problems it is wiser to choose teardrop implants in subfascial plane while lowering IMF via periareolar...
A few issues are presented in this case. 1. The patient should have seen at least 3 or more boarded Plastic Surgeons in preoperative researching. This was not stated?; 2. The tuberous deformity issue has many degrees or grades, this appears as a grade IV - significant tuberosity, wide set...
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