How to Correct Ptosis Without a Mastopexy
Instructions
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Locate a plastic surgeon who is certified by the American Society of Plastic Surgeons and who has experience with breast ptosis. Ask for before and after photographs of past patients who have had ptosis corrected by breast augmentation instead of mastoplexy.
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Evaluate your options with the plastic surgeon regarding your type of breast ptosis. Ask specifically what results you can expect in correcting your type and degree of ptosis without a mastopexy versus with a mastopexy. Ask questions regarding potential changes in nipple sensitivity, areola size, scarring and ability to breast feed after breast augmentation surgery, breast lift surgery (mastopexy) or after having both surgeries.
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Opt for a breast augmentation surgery if you want to correct your ptosis without mastopexy. Be sure to tell your surgeon what size breast (cup size) you want to have after the augmentation surgery. Discuss the options of saline or silicone implants and the advantages and disadvantages of both options (see the Resources sections for additional questions to ask your surgeon).
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