Yes.
The only difference between a breast lift (mastopexy) and breast reduction is in a breast reduction the removal of breast tissue to reduce breast volume thus size.
The same techniques to remove excess skin and give the breasts a more “perky” appearance in mastopexy is/are used in breast reduction to obtain the appealing and aesthestic pleasing breast appearance.
Breast reduction is both FUNCTIONAL (decrease neck/back pains, decrease bra strap marks on shoulders, removal of the cause of under breast sweating/rashes, increasing ability to exercise) and AESTHESTIC (balanced figure, up lifted breasts with normally located nipple areolar on the breast mound instead of pointing down, ability to wear certain clothes one couldn’t before and improved self esteem).
The simple and straightforward answer is yes
and are visible while nude.
- Periareolar: around the nipple only(doughnut)
- Periareolar and Vertical (lollipop)
- Periareolar , Vertical and fold (inverted T or anchor)
However theses are all hidden scars not seen while wearing a bathing suit, bra, backless top or a wet t-shirt.
With modern techniques of suturing, scar modulation (Embrace and silicone gel strips application), postoperative laser treatments and injections the scar quality can be improved and the scar visibility reduces
Total costs are based on several components:
A)what part of the country you have your surgery (coastal cities higher than inland cities)
B)surgeons fees (more experienced surgeons are higher than less experienced)
C)anesthesia fees (nurse anesthetist vs Bd. Cert. Anesthesiologist)
D)facility fees (operations done in a hospital setting are usually higher in total cost)
E) special equipment needed
Please see our
blog on this topic.
The range for “total costs” to have breast reduction in the Inland Empire are from $8,000 to 15,000.
Most Plastic Surgeons have financing options available.
I feel compelled to state that while total cost should always be taken into consideration
it is your body and we usually “get what we pay for”.
Nicotine is only one of the ingredients that is found in cigarette smoke.
You have a right to know what the results of any laboratory tests that you consent to. So, I suggest ask your Doctor.
However of more importance is the scientifically proven detrimental effects of smoking on wound healing which can result in poor wound healing that can lead to infections, tissue necrosis (death, dehiscence of the incisions (opening of the incisions), poor scar quality, revision all surgery and a poor result.
Most Plastic surgeons recommend abstinence of smoking 2 weeks before and 6 weeks afterwards (the critical periods of early wound healing).
I trust you have chosen a experienced Plastic Surgeon who is Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic
Surgery (denoting by membership as having met additional criteria and a focus on Cosmetic Plastic Surgery).
Thank you for your story and questions. Unfortunately with a exam of your tissues I can can only comment based your story, however I hope you find my comments helpful.
BREAST LIFT
Mastopexy involves shaping the breast, repositioning the nipple areolar complex(NAC) and when needed reducing the size of the NAC by removing excess skin that cause the sag of the breast. The nipple is left connected to the breast tissue.
Depending on how much excess skin and desired shape the three main types:
1)Peri areolar = doughnut shaped scar around NAC
2)Vertical = lollipop shaped scar
3)Inverted “t” = anchor shaped scar
Each of the above techniques involves a progressive removal of excess skin and builds on each other to lift and contour the skin “bra” to the shape of the breast desired.
SIZE
Breast size will not significantly change because skin is only resected.
SENSATION
The nerve to the nipple areolar complex (NAC) is directly under the NAC and USUALLY not disturbed by removing the excess breast skin during a mastopexy. The surrounding breast skin may have some short term numbness but usually returns.
UPPER UPPER POLE FULLNESS
Current mastopexy techniques will not attain the “upper pole” fullness patients desire. A small augmentation can be added to create this upper pole contour and not to increase size substantially.
SCARS
Scaring is always a concern. However there are various postoperative “anti scar”
programs to optimize, reduce and treat scars.
In my experience if the desired goals of shape and positioning of the NAC is obtained …. The patients rarely complain about the scars.
I suggest you you collect several “model” or “goal” photos and then make a appt. with Plastic Surgeon, who has experienced and who is Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery and ideally a member of the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (denoting by membership as having met additional criteria and a focus on Cosmetic Plastic Surgery).
It depends on the filler material. If you have a saline filled implant your will notice a asymmetry. Similar to a flat tire.
If you have a silicone filled breast implant rupture it may be a “silent rupture” and be totally asymptomatic. This is most recently found with the new “
gummy bear” type implants. It’s recommended that you undergo a MRI (non radiation) study 3 years after breast augmentation and the every two years. Ruptured and leaking silicone can cause a reaction caused capsular contracture resulting in a more firm or hard feeling of the breast,
Distortion of the breast shape or even pain.
