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Breast Augmentation with a Lift - Houston, TX

UPDATED FROM july103
2 years post

Just a little over 3 years post breast augmentation and lift

WORTH IT$8,900
I have some updates:

- The shooting pains in my breasts have pretty much gone away

- They are still sensitive (not in a good way)...things like pinching or anything like that which used to feel nice during intimate moments probably would be painful now

- My scaring has not improved in my opinion

- I really hate the scars and now if intimate with anyone again...I think I will be self conscious about the scars

- Over all my breasts look better (minus scars) but it was a trade off...fuller, perkier breasts traded for scars and negative sensitivity.

I'm posting updated pics

Thanks.

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Michael E. Ciaravino, MD (in memoriam)

Michael E. Ciaravino, MD (in memoriam)

Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

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thanks for pictures-they look great n a good trade off
I think they look fab ! Sorry ur unhappy with scars, maybe tattoo your nipples in hearts or something, really cute :)
Tattoo your nipples in hearts? That's a funny comment! So did you do periaerolar lift? My results are similar- did you get permanent sutures?
I'm not sure what that is : /
You had a lift with no vertical scar right? Can you feel a ring around your nipple/ a permanent suture? Many docs use those when performing this type of lift. Anyway you are a beautiful girl! Best of luck to you!
One other question- would you ever get revision lift due to scarring? I hate my scars too!
Hi, I know at some point they will need to be done over as with everyone. I would not have them do any cutting around the nipple again.
So you wouldn't revise your scars? Is it cause of sensitivity or fear of making scars worse? I am just curious cause I wonder if I should revise my scars and my results are similar to yours. My boobs are fuller but hate my scars but fear making it worse!
Thank you. I think it is important people understand how the scars can look before doing it. I appreciate the positive feedback.
UPDATED FROM july103
7 months post

Update 8 months later

Feeling good. Not liking the scar on left. Hoping it might look better over time. No problems otherwise. Feeling in left nipple is coming back.

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Wow Ian coveting ur boobs mine are also droopy but apparently my doc said I don't need a lift.....not sure but yours are perfection! Under muscle???
Hi there! Yes, mine are under the muscle, high profile silicone implant. The lift is a huge trade off. On the downside: The healing takes a lot longer. It's been a year since I've had the surgery and my nipples are very sensitive (not in a good way). On the upside they're not droopy. On the downside I have terrible scars around the nipple and small scars under the breasts. Hope that helps. What are you getting?
thanks so mich for ur reply!! BA i am scared i wont be happy w da outcome unless i get a lift but ps says the implant should lift a bit.....so worried not sure what to do
Hi, thank you. Yes, mine were under the muscle.
Another downside of the lift is cost. Money wise it will cost you double what you would pay for the augmentation.
Looking great! Dr. C seems like a great doc! Any more update pics?
Thank you. I'll try to post an update next Sunday for you.
Hi, really sorry I know i'm late but just posted updated pics.
I have the same droopy breasts for majority of my life, and I just moved to Houston (I actually served Dr C. @ my restaurant ironic I had wanted to have a consult with him prior to me meeting him!) Anyways I like your results although nervous about the scaring as well. I'm hoping because I have darker skin that it will hide it. Tell me about the procedure. He went through the nipple and adjusted your sizing as well?
Hi, sorry for a delayed reply but I believe darker skin shows the scaring more. I think pale women scars show least. I hate my scars :( They have not improved.
UPDATED FROM july103
4 months post

It's been about 4 months..breast are still...

It's been about 4 months..breast are still sensitive. I am finally getting some feeling back in my left nipple..thank god..I was scared it wasn't coming back ever. I have some shooting pains in the breast here and there..nothing too bad or too frequent. I'm happy with the size and am glad I went as big as they would let me. When I get them done again at some point I will probably increase another 200 CC'S.

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Here's my info: High profile gels Pre op: 34 B Post Op: 34 DD
I wanted the rounded look. I'm glad I went with the rounded look not only because I like this look but because my breasts were naturally very narrow and the rounded implant helped give my breasts a nicer fuller shape.