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Combatting Breast Issues After Weight Loss With Plastic Surgery

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woman-checks-out-breast-implantsAs you’ve probably noticed, new weight loss medications (like Semaglutide) have exploded in popularity over the past couple years. Previously used as a way to treat type 2 diabetes, these injectable medications have proven effective for patients who seek significant weight loss. However, one thing that has not been as big a part of the conversation about these medications is the other aesthetic effects that can occur as a result of losing this much weight in such a short amount of time. Today, I wanted to discuss the phenomenon that some people are calling “Ozempic breasts” and how plastic surgery can be of assistance for people who experience this issue.

For patients who are on these weight loss medications, it’s normal to shed fat from areas all over the face and body. Sometimes however, this can cause a loss of volume in areas that were not intended like the breasts. Breasts that have lost volume or been misshapen as a result of this rapid weight loss can be frustrating to someone experiencing this side effect. In addition to losing size, this can cause the breasts to appear empty or deflated and cause the nipples to face downward. These effects can also occur for women who have undergone weight loss surgery like a gastric bypass procedure and other weight loss in general.

As these medications and effects become more and more common, plastic surgery for breasts after weight loss does as well. For women who experience this issue, the following cosmetic breast procedures may serve as the solution that you are seeking:

  • Breast augmentation surgery. During which, breast implants are inserted to create fuller and better-shaped breasts. Depending on the specific needs of each patient, the breast augmentation can restore the original, natural breast contour or enhance it even more.
  • Breast lift surgery. For someone who only wishes to alter the shape or positioning of the breasts, breast lift surgery can be all that is needed. During the procedure, stretched or loose skin is removed and the remaining breast tissue is repositioned to provide a perkier and younger-looking breast contour.
  • Fat transfer for the breasts. For women who only want to modestly increase the volume of their breasts, fat transfer injections can be very helpful. The process works by safely removing fat from a donor site on the body using liposuction. The fat is then purified and injected into the breasts to provide natural-looking volume and correct asymmetry issues that can occur after weight loss.

These cosmetic procedures can be an excellent way to put the finishing touches on your weight loss effort and maximize the impact of your new body contour. For more information or to schedule a plastic surgery consultation appointment, please contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. You can also follow along with me on Facebook for additional tips, videos, news, and more.

What Can Be Done for My Tubular Breasts?

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Tubular breasts (also known sometimes as constricted breasts) is an aesthetic issue that many women are born with. Women with tubular breasts lack tissue in the lower pole of the breast(s), due to how their breasts grew naturally during puberty. Women with tubular breasts may experience irregularly shaped breasts, as well as other issues like breast asymmetry, and a gap between the breasts. While the condition poses no health risk, it can negatively impact how a woman feels about her body. In some cases, having tubular breasts can even make it difficult for mothers to breastfeed. Thankfully, plastic surgery can be incredibly helpful for women seeking a solution for their tubular breast problem.

Although a large number of tubular breast cases go untreated and undiagnosed, many women with this issue have found tremendous relief with the help of breast augmentation surgery. Although this differs from a typical breast augmentation, I have had great success using this procedure for women with tubular breasts. When performing breast augmentation for tubular breasts, the goal is to transfer existing tissue down into the lower pole to help fill out the area lacking in natural volume. An implant is then inserted to help add size and fullness to the overall breast contour. Depending on the specific needs of the patient, this can be done in both breasts or in just one. This is an outpatient procedure, meaning no hospital stay will be required.

In the video below, I discuss how plastic surgery for tubular breasts can help women who experience this issue:

The first step in treating this aesthetic concern is consulting with an experienced, board-certified plastic surgeon. For more information or to schedule a plastic surgery consultation appointment, please contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. You can also follow along with me on Facebook for additional tips, videos, news, and more.

What Does It Mean for Plastic Surgery Results to Look “Natural”?

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Preferences change over time in the world of plastic surgery. Although each patient is unique and will ultimately be after their own aesthetic goals, it’s undeniable that certain trends can absolutely shape the way that plastic surgery patients want to look after their procedure. One such trend we’ve seen a lot of in recent years is the preference for natural-looking plastic surgery results. But this term can mean different things to different patients and different plastic surgeons. This is why I wanted to go into more detail on what I mean when I offer my patients natural-looking results from their cosmetic surgery.

Whether I am performing a face, body contouring, or cosmetic breast procedure, my goal is to help my patients rejuvenate their appearance. But this is done by enhancing their natural features, not erasing them. I never want a patient to exit plastic surgery looking like anyone but their best selves. This can manifest itself in both which procedures are done, and also how they are performed. For example, while breast augmentation is still extremely common, the prevalence of both breast lift surgery and breast reduction surgery has grown in recent years as the demand for more modest, natural-looking breasts has increased.

Check out the video below, where I discuss the concept of natural-looking plastic surgery and how I help my patients achieve this goal:

At the end of the day, the “right” result is the one that makes my patient feel the best about their new appearance. For more information or to schedule a plastic surgery consultation appointment, please contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. And don’t forget to follow along with me on Facebook for additional tips, videos, news, and more.

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