W hen it comes to breast surgery, there are many misconceptions and misunderstandings. Breast surgery is not all about getting breast implants — it is 100% about finding a procedure to help our patients feel more whole, more beautiful, or simply more comfortable in their bathing suits and clothes. Maybe it is worth briefly describing some of the problems we see and how we help solve those issues.
DROOPY BREASTS, NO VOLUME (FLAT, DEFLATED)
BREASTS TOO LARGE
T hese patients often receive a breast lift (mastopexy) with the addition of an implant or possibly fat. The mistake often made by surgeons is to offer a breast augmentation to treat droopy breasts without doing a lift. We believe this leads to greater problems. Traditionally, breast lifts and breast augmentations were not done together and surgeons would perform two operations to correct these type of breasts. I wrote a landmark article almost a decade ago in our journal describing my techniques for performing a breast lift simultaneous with a breast augmentation. I published a textbook two years ago reviewing all of the techniques used to optimize outcomes. I also produced a video series that was the most watched video on QMP (Quality Medical Publishing) video series last year. This is a technique we have described, defined, and championed for many years and provides an outstanding improvement in one operation.
A breast reduction may be appropriate, sometimes with the use of mesh support (internal bra) to create a long-lasting, more beautiful result. The scars usually are anchor- shaped and extend around the areola, down the breast, and along the fold. These scars generally heal beautifully and patients are universally thrilled with the results.
BREAST LIFT
BREAST REDUCTION
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