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Can Breast Implants Help Treat Sagging Breasts?

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For some people, “breast enhancement” has become a catch-all term for cosmetic breast surgery. Cosmetic breast surgery can be an excellent way for women who are not satisfied with the size, shape, or appearance of their breasts to achieve the silhouette that they desire. However, it’s important for prospective patients to understand that there are different cosmetic breast procedures that can help alter the breasts in fundamentally different ways.

Breast sagging is a very common concern for women. I speak with patients all the time who seek cosmetic surgery as a way to remedy breast sagging and achieve perkier, younger-looking breasts. During breast augmentation consultations, the subject of breast sagging is often brought up. And while breast augmentation with breast implants can help many women by altering the size and shape of the breasts, this procedure alone is not meant to alleviate breast sagging.

To truly address breast sagging, a breast lift procedure is typically required. During a breast lift, excess skin and tissue is removed from the breast area and the remaining breast tissue is repositioned. While it’s true that many women choose to combine a breast lift procedure with breast augmentation to achieve even more comprehensive results, breast implants alone will not be able to treat breast sagging.

In the video below, I explain breast sagging, what causes it, and how it can best be addressed with plastic surgery:

At the end of the day, selecting which cosmetic breast procedure (or procedures) is right for you is a personal decision that should be made after careful consideration and consulting with a trusted, board-certified plastic surgeon. For more information or to schedule a plastic surgery consultation, contact me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott. You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter for more plastic surgery videos, news, updates, and more.

Breast Revision Surgery: The Right to Be Satisfied with Your Procedure

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With decades of experience, I have seen thousands of patients in my time as a board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon.  I have grown to have a deep understanding that each patient’s body is different and cosmetic and reconstructive surgery procedures can be both very different, yet extremely personal choices.

Atlanta Breast Reconstruction SurgeryWhen my patients consider a plastic surgery procedure like breast augmentation, I am always thorough in explaining the possible changes that can occur with implants over time. For patients who have had complications with their implants or experienced natural changes in breast tissue due to weight-loss or childbirth, breast revision surgery may be recommended. A further reason I see patients for breast revision surgery is that they are not satisfied with their results from their first surgery from other surgeons.  It is for this reason that I never stop encouraging patients to do complete research before pursuing cosmetic surgery. Always be sure to consult a board certified plastic surgeon who has sufficient experience and countless hours of practice in the procedure you are considering.

Breast revision surgery is never something to be ashamed of. You have a right to be fully satisfied with your procedure, and I’m committed to doing whatever is in my power to make that happen. Common reasons for breast revision surgery also include implant deflation, desire to change implant size or type, or capsular contracture. In this rare condition, the tissue around an implant can tighten and develop scar tissue, resulting in subsequent discomfort or an assymetric appearance. In these cases, breast revision surgery is crucial to achieve balanced, natural-looking breasts.

So, how does it work? During breast revision surgery, I make an incision to replace the original implant and address any other soft tissue issues.  If at all feasible, I prefer to use the original breast surgery incision to minimize additional scarring and keep you looking as natural as possible.  This varies according to each case but breast revision surgery may also be coupled with a breast lift to address sagging breasts.

If you would like to learn more about breast revision surgery, please contact us to schedule a consultation.  Be sure to connect with me, Dr. Franklyn Elliott, on Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ for the latest plastic surgery news and information.