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Very small or nearly absent breasts
Extremely flat-chested women can benefit the most from breast augmentation, though their incision options are limited at first, and more than one surgery may be necessary in order to reach their aesthetic goals. A peri-areolar incision might have to be made due to the lack of an inframammary fold. Your first breast enlargement procedure should not be too large because the edges of the implants might show through your skin. If you desire further enlargement after your initial operation, allow these implants to stretch your skin for about one year, and then have them replaced with larger implants.
Small to moderate breasts
If you have some breast tissue already, then you have a few more options available. You may choose the type and size of your implants, as well as the location of your incision.
Loss of breast tissue from aging or pregnancy
Hormonal changes that follow pregnancy and breastfeeding often cause breasts to shrink. The same kind of reduction often occurs due to aging. The loss of breast tissue is usually most noticeable in the upper part of the breasts. These partly empty sacs of skin at the top of your breasts can be filled to their previous size, or larger.
Sagging Breasts
This may also result from aging or pregnancy, but it can also affect younger women as well. Surprisingly, breast implants usually improve mild to moderate sagging when they are placed in front of the muscle
Unequal Breasts
Women naturally have breasts that are slightly unequal in size and shape. Implants can correct this imbalance if your breasts are noticeably out of proportion. If one of your breasts is practically nonexistent while your other is large and drooping, your correction may be more complicated to make. It may be necessary to augment one of your breasts while reducing or reshaping your other one. It is even possible to repair defects in your chest wall simultaneously by using an additional custom-made implant.
Stretch Marks
Stretch marks are a form of scar tissue that result from the deep layers of your skin getting torn during pregnancy or by extreme weight gain. You may be able to attain a slight improvement if your stretch marks are accompanied by loose skin. When you have excess skin, the wrinkling is more pronounced. By adding breast implants, the skin becomes tighter, pulling the stretch marks tighter as well. They will still be present, but they should be flatter and less visible than before. Of course, when your operation is over you’ll also have larger breasts, which may be a factor in your decision.
If you suffer from any of the above conditions and are interested in breast enlargement surgery, please contact us today to arrange a free breast enlargement consultation. Dr. Bellin can also perform a wide range of New York cosmetic surgery options.