Hello, I have decided that I will do a breast augmentation. I've been to two consultants with a surgeons. One doctor suggested that I need a lift on only one, bigger breast and another one said that I shoud get a lift on both and also get my milk ducts reduced. I still did not have any children. I would like to hear your opinion. Thank you
Answer: Bellesoma Method Your breasts are asymmetrical in volume, shape and position, are low on the chest wall and pointing outward. Implants alone will not solve your problem. 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 or small implants can be placed if additional volume is desired. Best Wishes, Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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Answer: Bellesoma Method Your breasts are asymmetrical in volume, shape and position, are low on the chest wall and pointing outward. Implants alone will not solve your problem. 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 or small implants can be placed if additional volume is desired. Best Wishes, Gary Horndeski, M.D.
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Answer: Achieving Symmetry: Considering Bilateral Breast Lift with Augmentation Hi THRIFTY162141, Thank you for reaching out with your query about whether you should have a lift on just one breast or both, and for providing your history and pictures. This information is vital in helping to make an informed recommendation. In cases like yours, where breast augmentation is being considered, I generally advise addressing both breasts simultaneously. This approach significantly enhances the chances of achieving symmetrical results, which is a key aspect of aesthetic breast surgery. Given that you're planning to have breast augmentation presumably with implants, I suggest that the incisions be strategically placed around the areola. This will not only facilitate the insertion of the implants but also allow for an effective lift. For your specific situation, a donut or 360 peri-areolar mastopexy (breast lift) performed on both breasts would be a suitable option. This technique is advantageous as it allows for the reduction of areola size and can provide a subtle yet effective lift. It's particularly beneficial in your case, as it can be tailored to lift your left breast more than the right, addressing the asymmetry. To conclude, my professional opinion is to operate on both breasts and perform a bilateral donut or Benelli breast lift (mastopexy). This should result in a more balanced and aesthetically pleasing outcome post-augmentation. I hope this response has clarified your query regarding the need for a breast lift on one or both breasts. I'm confident that this approach will yield the best results for you. Wishing you the best for your forthcoming procedure. Sincerely, J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FASMBS, FICS Plastic and Aesthetic Surgeon
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Answer: Achieving Symmetry: Considering Bilateral Breast Lift with Augmentation Hi THRIFTY162141, Thank you for reaching out with your query about whether you should have a lift on just one breast or both, and for providing your history and pictures. This information is vital in helping to make an informed recommendation. In cases like yours, where breast augmentation is being considered, I generally advise addressing both breasts simultaneously. This approach significantly enhances the chances of achieving symmetrical results, which is a key aspect of aesthetic breast surgery. Given that you're planning to have breast augmentation presumably with implants, I suggest that the incisions be strategically placed around the areola. This will not only facilitate the insertion of the implants but also allow for an effective lift. For your specific situation, a donut or 360 peri-areolar mastopexy (breast lift) performed on both breasts would be a suitable option. This technique is advantageous as it allows for the reduction of areola size and can provide a subtle yet effective lift. It's particularly beneficial in your case, as it can be tailored to lift your left breast more than the right, addressing the asymmetry. To conclude, my professional opinion is to operate on both breasts and perform a bilateral donut or Benelli breast lift (mastopexy). This should result in a more balanced and aesthetically pleasing outcome post-augmentation. I hope this response has clarified your query regarding the need for a breast lift on one or both breasts. I'm confident that this approach will yield the best results for you. Wishing you the best for your forthcoming procedure. Sincerely, J. Timothy Katzen, MD, FASMBS, FICS Plastic and Aesthetic Surgeon
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November 12, 2023
Answer: May not be necessary Your nipple is located just above your breast fold on the smaller breast, therefore you may not require a lift on that side. However, it would be best to follow the opinion of the surgeon you feel most comfortable with.
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November 12, 2023
Answer: May not be necessary Your nipple is located just above your breast fold on the smaller breast, therefore you may not require a lift on that side. However, it would be best to follow the opinion of the surgeon you feel most comfortable with.
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November 7, 2023
Answer: Lift Measurements are needed to be certain, but based on your photos, you should lift both breasts to be most even.
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November 7, 2023
Answer: Lift Measurements are needed to be certain, but based on your photos, you should lift both breasts to be most even.
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November 6, 2023
Answer: Breast lift You have Grade II ptosis with slightly more ptosis on your left side. It is always best, in my opinion, to do the same procedure on each side to get the best symmetry. You need a lift on both sides.
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November 6, 2023
Answer: Breast lift You have Grade II ptosis with slightly more ptosis on your left side. It is always best, in my opinion, to do the same procedure on each side to get the best symmetry. You need a lift on both sides.
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November 6, 2023
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 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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November 6, 2023
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 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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