I want to get a breast lift with implants, I currently have saline implants that are more than 10 years old, and after two pregnancies I want to go smaller and higher and reduce the size of my areola as well. I am not concerned about scarring and care more about the profile and final placement. I am a tall woman but I am all legs with a shorter torso. I measure 8 inches from my armpits to my fold. on my right side. My left side is a little droopier.
Answer: Lift with smaller implant is what you need to achieve your goals. The best way to help with longevity of the procedure/result would be by adding a piece of mesh such as galaflex as an internal bra to support the implants, however simply downsizing the implant will help decrease the weight on the chest/skin and prolong the duration of the result.
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Answer: Lift with smaller implant is what you need to achieve your goals. The best way to help with longevity of the procedure/result would be by adding a piece of mesh such as galaflex as an internal bra to support the implants, however simply downsizing the implant will help decrease the weight on the chest/skin and prolong the duration of the result.
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October 11, 2018
Answer: Is it possible to move the inframammary fold/breast fold to sit higher on the chest? Thank you for your pictures and questions. In a short answer to your question, the answer is yes, you can surgically move the IMF but it is much harder to move it higher than lower it and it is not always wise to do so. In your case, I do not think that is what you need. In looking at your photos, you have descent of the breast mound and nipple below your natural fold, so the solution is not to move the fold, it is to move the breast back above the fold. You are an ideal candidate for a revision procedure with implant removal, replacement (with possibly a smaller implant?) and a breast lift (mastopexy). This would also help to achieve your goals of a smaller areola. Make sure you are seeing a plastic surgeon who is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Hope this helps!Dallas R. Buchanan, MD, FACSOwner & Board-Certified Plastic SurgeonVIVIFY plastic surgery
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October 11, 2018
Answer: Is it possible to move the inframammary fold/breast fold to sit higher on the chest? Thank you for your pictures and questions. In a short answer to your question, the answer is yes, you can surgically move the IMF but it is much harder to move it higher than lower it and it is not always wise to do so. In your case, I do not think that is what you need. In looking at your photos, you have descent of the breast mound and nipple below your natural fold, so the solution is not to move the fold, it is to move the breast back above the fold. You are an ideal candidate for a revision procedure with implant removal, replacement (with possibly a smaller implant?) and a breast lift (mastopexy). This would also help to achieve your goals of a smaller areola. Make sure you are seeing a plastic surgeon who is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Hope this helps!Dallas R. Buchanan, MD, FACSOwner & Board-Certified Plastic SurgeonVIVIFY plastic surgery
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October 11, 2018
Answer: Moving the breast up on the chest You can move the fold up on the chest, but it often wants to resettle over time. It is thankfully easier to move an implant or the breast tissue up. Having clarified that, you are a great candidate for implant exchange with breast lift. If you want to be able to try on implant sizers before surgery to have more input on your size, you can deflate the saline implants the week of surgery and get a good baseline for how much breast tissue you have and where it sits on your chest. If not, you can leave the decision making about size to your surgeon. I recommend finding a surgeon who specializes in breast implant revision surgery. You can tell this by seeing how much of the website and before/afters are devoted to breast revision surgery. Best wishes.
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October 11, 2018
Answer: Moving the breast up on the chest You can move the fold up on the chest, but it often wants to resettle over time. It is thankfully easier to move an implant or the breast tissue up. Having clarified that, you are a great candidate for implant exchange with breast lift. If you want to be able to try on implant sizers before surgery to have more input on your size, you can deflate the saline implants the week of surgery and get a good baseline for how much breast tissue you have and where it sits on your chest. If not, you can leave the decision making about size to your surgeon. I recommend finding a surgeon who specializes in breast implant revision surgery. You can tell this by seeing how much of the website and before/afters are devoted to breast revision surgery. Best wishes.
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January 3, 2025
Answer: Breast lift Dear miamimommy,my preferred lift is a lollipop lift when a periareolar won't do (ie greater than 2cm lift required). The lollipop technique was created by a Canadian plastic surgeon named Elizabeth Hall-Findley and treats the breast as a three dimensional structure instead of two dimensions (anchor - lift). Most importantly it does not require the horizontal component scars that the anchor-lift requires and breasts appear much more natural, lifted, and less boxy. Lastly, the lift lasts longer because the lollipop doesn't rely on the skin to hold the breast up, its actually breast tissue thats being brought together to support the breast and hence improves longevity. 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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January 3, 2025
Answer: Breast lift Dear miamimommy,my preferred lift is a lollipop lift when a periareolar won't do (ie greater than 2cm lift required). The lollipop technique was created by a Canadian plastic surgeon named Elizabeth Hall-Findley and treats the breast as a three dimensional structure instead of two dimensions (anchor - lift). Most importantly it does not require the horizontal component scars that the anchor-lift requires and breasts appear much more natural, lifted, and less boxy. Lastly, the lift lasts longer because the lollipop doesn't rely on the skin to hold the breast up, its actually breast tissue thats being brought together to support the breast and hence improves longevity. 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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October 11, 2018
Answer: Breast Revision Surgery Based on the posted photos- you appear to be a good candidate for Bilateral Implant removal, Mastopexy (Lift) and Re-Aug with smaller implants. In the right hands, I predict you can expect a very pleasing result. I suggest that you seek an experienced Board Certified PS for in person exam
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October 11, 2018
Answer: Breast Revision Surgery Based on the posted photos- you appear to be a good candidate for Bilateral Implant removal, Mastopexy (Lift) and Re-Aug with smaller implants. In the right hands, I predict you can expect a very pleasing result. I suggest that you seek an experienced Board Certified PS for in person exam
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