4 October 2026 · 41:19 · Spoken in Turkish
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Dr. Mustafa Aydınol and clinical coordinator Sibel Aydınol discuss how to choose between a breast lift with your own tissue, implants and fat transfer when the shape or volume of the breasts changes after pregnancy or weight loss.
The conversation covers the difference between volume loss and sagging, breast lift scars, implant size and what a natural look means, pregnancy and breastfeeding plans, and recovery with bras and drains. They also answer common questions about nipple sensation, long-term implant follow-up, implant-associated lymphoma and breast implant illness.
Transcript of this episode.
Hello, and welcome to our programme. I’m Sibel Aydınol. I’m Dr. Mustafa Aydınol. Today we’ll be discussing breast aesthetics. “I don’t want them any bigger.” Patients say this, but they actually want larger breasts. That always happens, doesn’t it? It’s true that we often have differing views with patients on breast aesthetics. Here’s what happens. Patients often say, “I don’t want larger breasts. I just want them lifted.” This expectation often arises after childbirth or weight loss. Can we achieve this without implants?
That’s the key question. Of course, a breast lift doesn’t always involve implants. But implants may be needed depending on what the patient wants. Let’s talk a little about breast aesthetics today. What can be done after childbirth or weight loss? When are implants needed, and when is a lift alone enough? Let’s discuss those points. Please go ahead.
All right. At the end of the last episode, we said we’d discuss breasts. For the abdomen, we distinguished fat from excess skin. Where do we start with breasts? What do we do when a patient says, “I want them lifted”? First of all, we examine the patient. Weight loss and pregnancy history are now standard questions in our physical assessment. Then we ask the patient, “What do you expect?” If they have a reference photo, we ask them to show us. We consider their future plans and age and propose a treatment plan. If both sides agree, we proceed with that plan.
When they say, “Lifted,” in quotation marks, they may also want them smaller or the same size as the other breast. Of course, breasts can be asymmetrical. The right and left sides can differ. A patient might say, “I want them lifted,” but what do they actually want? A reduction? A lift with enlargement? Or do they want to keep their existing tissue and size? They may just need to be raised a little. We need to understand them. We need good communication. So we assess four aspects: volume, position, skin and expectations. Absolutely.
There’s also the question of volume loss and sagging. Are they the same thing? No. A breast may lose volume without sagging. Or it may sag while remaining very full. That depends on the patient’s anatomy. They’re different. After major weight loss, breasts often both sag and lose volume. After pregnancy and breastfeeding, the milk-producing tissue shrinks, so the breast may lose volume. But many patients still have sufficient tissue even after losing weight. Despite that weight loss, they retain fat and the glandular tissue together in the breast. We decide what to do after examining them.
Small breasts can sag too. Let’s touch on that. Of course, a small breast can still sag. As I said, the examination is important. When a patient says, “My breasts are small,” what’s the issue? Why are they small? Too little fat? Sagging? Have they lost all their volume? What’s the issue? Is the skin loose? Is it stretchy? Is its quality poor? We need to assess all of that. Some people try to decide based on nipple position. Is that a sufficient method on its own? Recent studies have found this: the nipple’s position isn’t that meaningful on its own.
It shouldn’t be taken as the main reference point. Studies have found that people with large breasts or sagging breasts may naturally have lower or different nipple positions. When asked, patients found this attractive and natural. As I said, we need to understand the patient’s expectations. If they want a natural look, what matters more than the nipple is where the breast tissue is positioned. There’s also the question of bras. A bra can give them the look they want. Because there are push-up bras. The bra pushes upwards.
It fills the centre, but that disappears when it’s removed. What patients usually ask for with implants is this: “Doctor, I want fullness at the top. I want the upper part filled out.” We really need to explain this to patients. An implant can fill the upper part, but the breast should look good when the patient is undressed, without a bra. They need to like what they see in the mirror. Many people already look good in a bikini or bra. That’s where aesthetics matter. Exactly. So what’s our main message here? Small breasts can sag too. Volume matters. Volume loss and sagging are assessed separately.
Let’s move on to lifting with the patient’s own tissue. They’re happy with the size, but want a better shape without a bra. What can we do using their own tissue? There is tissue we’d normally remove during a breast reduction. We explain this when marking the surgical plan. But the patient says, “I don’t want them smaller.” Their breasts may be large. “I’ve had large breasts since I was young. I don’t want to lose that,” they say. In that case, we reshape that breast tissue under its own skin and incorporate it into the breast.
This produces a very rounded, attractive shape, like an implant inside. Not everyone is suitable, but it works very well for suitable patients. At least they don’t have an implant inside. We’re talking about the reassurance of having no foreign material and a completely natural result. It’s a surgical option. Why not, for a suitable patient? It’s an option for patients who want a natural look. Sometimes this is called “an implant made from your own tissue.” That phrase may create expectations of implant-like fullness.
In some patients, it can really provide as much volume as an implant. But we need to be realistic. That tissue cannot weigh the same as, say, a 400 cc implant. But if shaped well, the lower breast can really look like an implant. Sometimes it extends to the upper part too. It creates an implant-like appearance. But the upper fullness we describe with standard silicone implants isn’t really achievable with this method. Still, from the side, this method can create very attractive contours and transitions. You discuss and assess everything openly before surgery.
Another concern is whether lifting makes them much smaller. When I lift a breast, at least with my technique, I tell the patient there’ll be very little reduction. It’s near the armpit, rather than the visible part. Roughly speaking, it’s about 30 to 50 cc, or 30 to 50 grams. It’s barely noticeable. The patient doesn’t even notice it. It’s more in the area extending towards the armpit than in the breast. So, I’m talking about a lift. The breast doesn’t get smaller.
Our next question: when are implants needed? We start discussing implants when there’s little tissue. If there’s no significant sagging, could implants alone be enough? If the patient doesn’t want implants, they aren’t actually essential. It’s entirely based on what the patient wants. To me, the key factor for an implant is wanting a larger breast despite having little tissue or fat. That’s what matters. If the breast is small and doesn’t sag, then of course an implant, especially for upper fullness. Exactly, filling the upper part.
A patient who wants no scars may think a larger implant could fill that space. What do we do then? With a patient who wants no scars, what matters is where we hide the scar. Some patients with mildly sagging breasts ask whether an implant would be enough. In such cases, sometimes a small incision around the nipple allows us to achieve this and hide the scar there. But if there’s marked sagging, we explain that without a proper lift, they’ll be unhappy with the result. They understand and agree. If they don’t want a visible scar, implants can go in via the armpit.
But the breast still needs to be suitable. With very sagging breasts, placing an implant without a lift leaves the patient unhappy in the medium term. So we need to discuss which scars we’re willing to accept from the outset. When we place implants through the nipple area or the fold under the breast, we can manage the scar very well. Underneath, even if the incision is large, we can use sutures to reduce the scar to about 2.5 to 3 cm. It heals very nicely over time. It’s barely noticeable. As you know, lasers and silicone creams make these scars very manageable.
If we need both a lift and extra fullness with an implant, can we do both in the same operation? Of course. Say we’re doing a lift, and the patient says, we call this mastopexy with implants, “I want larger, fuller breasts, and I don’t want them to sag.” That’s one of the most challenging operations in plastic surgery. You’re doing two opposing things at the same time. You’re both reducing and enlarging. They seem to work against each other. There are various techniques for this. To keep the implant from dropping, a supporting mesh or a hammock-like structure is placed inside.
Or we can use the patient’s own tissue this way. Personally, in these lift operations, I’ve recently preferred to cover the implant with the patient’s own tissue to add extra volume. So far, at least, the results are very good. Patients are very happy, and it’s also quite safe. If that still isn’t enough, we can use fat from liposuction in certain areas of the breast. There is always some difference between the right and left breasts. We use that fat too. It’s already being used. We can add it to balance them and achieve symmetry. Or to fill and define the cleavage in the centre.
When do we consider two separate operations? Unless the patient’s breasts are very small, I plan a single operation. But sometimes their expectations are like this: they have very small breasts, and say, “Doctor, I want, say, 550 or 600 cc.” That simply can’t be done in one go. I explain to the patient, “We’ll place an implant in your breast now, the largest suitable one. After six months to a year, you can return and we’ll place a larger one. That will give you a healthier result.” The body creates a pocket and a capsule there.
Yes, during that time, the implant settles into its space. The skin adapts somewhat. A larger implant can then fit more easily. We don’t do it in one go because circulation and skin healing could be compromised.
What happens to the patient’s own breast tissue when we add an implant? Let’s look at that too. Without going into too much detail, their own breast tissue gets thinner. Say the fat layer is four centimetres. This is just a hypothetical example. In a year to a year and a half, it may drop to three centimetres. In later years, it can drop to 2.5 or two centimetres. If they want it removed years later, the breast looks like a deflated balloon.
Another topic: fat transfer. We often encounter this, and it can be necessary. Of course. Is fat transfer an option, and when? Say a patient wants a very natural look. They definitely don’t want implants and don’t have enough sagging to need a lift. But they want larger breasts. Then the option is fat transfer. Fat transfer is an option for patients who don’t want implants. It can also be an option for adding a little fullness. Of course, it has its own limitations. We need to understand that. Unlike an implant, its shape isn’t fixed, so it can’t give lasting fullness to the upper part.
But it is a reasonable way to add volume to the breast overall. How the fat is harvested matters too. Fat harvested as in standard liposuction has a lower survival rate when injected. So, for breast fat transfer, it needs to be harvested more gently. In these cases, we harvest it as gently as possible and inject it into the breast. But we’re not talking about 400 to 500 cc, as in buttock augmentation. It’s more in the region of 200 to 250 cc. And of course, it doesn’t lift a sagging breast. That’s exactly the question.
If there’s sagging too, can adding fat lift it? No, and we tell patients this. When you explain it, at a certain point they say, “Yes, that makes sense. I understand now.” In short, fat transfer doesn’t lift a sagging breast. It only adds volume. Patients may feel more comfortable because it’s their own fat. It’s because it feels natural. Of course. Another advantage is weight loss, or rather body contouring. Still, liposuction isn’t weight-loss surgery. Imagine having fat removed from your body during the same procedure, and using it somewhere else. Yes, we use it elsewhere too. It sounds very sensible. Why not, rather than an implant?
But of course, there are limitations. There are risks too. Which risks do we need to explain to patients? In older patients, those fat cells can die and form cysts. On a mammogram, these may be confused with cancerous changes. If we’re planning this operation and the breast has a cystic structure, I think a baseline mammogram before surgery would be appropriate. At least we’d have something to compare before and after the operation. A reference point. That helps patients carry on with their lives with greater peace of mind.
Another common question is scars. We mentioned scars earlier. Someone considering a lift wants to know where the scars will be. Same incision for everyone, or different ones? First, for a lift, we need to understand how much the breast has sagged. For a sound, well-executed lift, avoiding the necessary scars often leads to a poorer result than intended. That leaves the patient dissatisfied. Speaking about shape, in my experience, I’ve never seen someone with a good result complain about the scar. When the result is good, women don’t worry about the scar.
So, rather than just where the scar is placed, we need careful suturing to manage it properly. If the result is good, patients don’t worry much about the rest. If there’s mild sagging, we use an incision around the nipple. If the breast is very saggy, we use what’s called an anchor incision: around the nipple, vertically down, and along the breast fold, forming an inverted T. Another technique goes in through the armpit, leaving only a five-to-six-centimetre scar below the nipple. So can we put it this way? The shortest scar isn’t always the best option.
Yes, absolutely. Patients say, “Doctor, I don’t want a long incision. I’m frightened. It will look bad,” and so on. But when we show before-and-after photos, which you can all find online, most patients agree. They’ve also spent time preparing themselves psychologically, so I think scars become less of an issue.
If a patient still wants a shorter, less visible scar, what do you do? I try to avoid doing anything, if possible. Otherwise, they come back unhappy six months later. It’s a problem either way. I want the result to be good, because I think I can deal with the scar afterwards. With lasers or other treatments, the scar can be managed. But a poor result affects the patient’s mental well-being, so I think we need to consider it and discuss the scarring together. If the patient is very concerned about scars, we can do things, but the result comes first.
I agree, the result first. My experience working in this field has been the same. If the breast looks good, people usually come to us for revisions. They may have had surgery in different parts of the world. A fifth revision, a sixth revision. There are scars. Nobody comes because the scar is bad. They dislike the shape. Or because it’s small and they want it larger.
Now we come to how many cc and what kind of fullness. Returning to implant selection. I really dislike this topic. I really don’t like it. “That person had this many cc. I want the same.” I really dislike that question. We encounter it often. I think it’s the wrong question. Every person, every breast and every chest is different. During surgery, I try several models to reach that result, the result I want. Does it fit the patient’s midline properly? Does it fit the breast base properly? Does the skin’s elasticity allow the implant I want, or the size the patient wants?
We need to assess these things. I ask patients, “If I’m undecided, would you prefer me to use a larger implant or a smaller one?” That’s the real question. I think so. They might say, “I want them as large as possible.” Or, “No, I want them small, as small as they can be.” Our markings are based on that. So is the plan. But as I said, “I have a friend. I’ve seen her and spoken to her. She has 350 cc. I want the same.” But, the same implant doesn’t look the same on two people. It doesn’t. One person might be 185 cm tall, and the other 160 or 150.
Their chests are smaller. So, they actually want to achieve the same effect. Exactly. But because we achieve that with different implants, the results and volumes in cc differ too.
So just saying, “I want it natural,” isn’t enough either. “Natural” means different things to different people. What’s natural? Their breasts are natural when they come to us. It’s a subjective idea of naturalness. You ask the patient about it. We keep discussing this at plastic surgery conferences. A natural look. Patients are asked, “What looks natural?” They show an undressed model, or a bodybuilder in a bikini. It isn’t natural, but that’s what looks natural to them. To understand what the patient means by natural, I think we need to see a photo.
Bringing photos helps us with this. It’s an advantage. Or at least we can ask, “What don’t you want?” They may not know what they want, but they know what they don’t want. “I definitely don’t want it to look like this.” That helps a lot.
Our next topic is pregnancy plans and breastfeeding. We’ve discussed the result they want. There’s also timing. That’s important. They want surgery, but also plan to have children. Should they wait? If their breasts aren’t negatively affecting their life, mental well-being or sex life, they should definitely wait. I think they should have it after pregnancy. For breastfeeding and the child’s health, and financially too. Because pregnancy will affect the result again. They may need another operation. I’m thinking of patients.
On breastfeeding, patients always expect a definite answer. “Can I breastfeed after surgery?” Personally, I can’t give any guarantee on that. I don’t think many of my colleagues would either. Generally, breast surgery adversely affects breastfeeding. Of course, we have patients who can breastfeed. But that doesn’t apply to everyone. If enough breast tissue and glandular tissue remain, it may be possible. But for most patients, in 95%, breastfeeding isn’t possible after a breast lift. Not with breast enlargement surgery.
That’s a separate topic. We use every technique we can to preserve it as much as possible. Yes, in breast enlargement, we preserve it. Because of the plane we use, we don’t touch the milk glands, so there isn’t a problem. But doing that before pregnancy doesn’t make sense either. If they plan to become pregnant very soon, say in two months, it isn’t sensible. But in three or ten years, that’s different. Pregnancy and breastfeeding themselves change the breast, so another operation may be needed.
Our next topic: when to have surgery after weight loss? We mentioned letting the weight settle. It’s very important to reach a certain weight. Should those who are still losing weight wait too? Or should they first take weight-loss medication and proceed that way? You’ve already given the answer. Lose the weight, let it stabilise, then come in. Having surgery while still losing weight on that medication could cause dissatisfaction or problems. When the skin sags, its elasticity will adversely affect the result. After weight loss, preferably at least six months at a stable weight is very important for the result to last.
Patients also need to tell us about their medications at this visit. We create a suitable, safe plan accordingly. We ask repeatedly before they arrive, not just once. When they arrive, the anaesthetist asks, we ask again, and the nurses ask. We know about all of them. If they’re taking an important medication and tell us, whether coming from abroad or another centre, we ask them to see their prescriber. Otherwise, we generally advise them about what to do with their medications.
What if they notice a new lump or discharge? We say breast examination and health come first. They should see a general surgeon promptly to have it checked. It isn’t always something bad, but we should be cautious. Especially if breast surgery is planned, knowing about any problem beforehand is in both the doctor’s and the patient’s interests. Or some form of imaging. Exactly. The general surgeon will decide that, so the specialists know best. Taking action along those lines would be appropriate.
A very common concern is returning to daily life. Preparation is complete, and surgery is planned. What arrangements should they make at home? I’m asking especially for those with young children. How should they proceed? I think they should avoid heavy lifting for at least three weeks, as far as possible. It may even extend to four weeks. It varies by person. These are very relative figures. I think the criteria are that the pain has gone and the breast has fully healed. They could try lifting light weights. If there’s no pain, they can increase the weight.
But generally, for three to four weeks, they should protect the area. This is for symmetrical healing and, especially with implants placed under the muscle, to reduce muscle swelling. It’s essential.
Bras, drains and massage. People say very different things about these. What do we recommend? I specifically use drains. Why? Because implants are foreign materials. During surgery, we wash them with antibacterial solutions. Inevitably, a small amount of fluid remains inside. I see this because I do many revision operations. Someone had implants placed ten or fifteen years ago, without drains. When I open the pocket containing the implant, fluid flows out, in quite a large amount. That fluid has stayed there with the patient for ten or fifteen years, or however long.
Since I don’t want it to remain, and I’ve seen this, I now always use drains. Then we remove the drain. I change the dressing when they come for a check-up. I explain it to the patient too. If they live nearby, I ask them to return. I tell them to wear the bra as long as possible, especially at night. Why at night? We can’t control our bodies while asleep. We may turn from side to side. We may lie on one side for longer. At least the bra helps the breast settle into the right position. It protects it, in a way. It does, and it also helps a lot with pain. They should do this.
After two weeks, some patients look in the mirror and ask, “Will it stay like this?” So it’s too early to think that. Wear the bra and allow time. Of course. At two weeks, particularly for implants under the muscle, the muscle really is swollen. It can even look like a lump there. We tell them, “It will settle, don’t worry,” and it does. They see it themselves. It isn’t really a long time. Within about two or three weeks, the breast starts to develop a very natural, attractive appearance. After surgery, if you don’t have very severe pain early on or something going wrong, don’t be afraid. That’s what I can say. Another topic that raises many questions is sensation: changes or loss of sensation.
What signs should we pay attention to? Yes. It takes time for the shape to settle. Can we say the same about nipple sensation? There isn’t much the patient can do about sensation. It’s related to the surgery. During surgery, we take great care to preserve nipple sensation. We know roughly where the nerve emerges, the nerve carrying sensation to the nipple. If we preserve it, even if sensation is initially lost or reduced, it returns later. But that area of the breast may need to be operated on. Some work may be necessary there.
If the nerve is affected, sensation may never return in some cases. The risk of problems is higher with particularly large breasts. If an implant is placed very high, its contact with or pressure on the nerve can cause numbness that lasts a very long time, or permanent loss of sensation.
At home, what should make us seek help before the scheduled check-up? Patients often ask whether to wait for their check-up or come in earlier. If there’s discharge, pain that doesn’t go away or gets worse, or an unusual swelling you can feel, or swelling that starts suddenly and increases rapidly, you can tell something isn’t right. There’s no need to list every possibility. Contact your doctor promptly and go to the hospital or your doctor’s clinic. These are important. Let’s not overlook them. We expect some swelling, but anything new that begins suddenly needs attention.
Yes, that can be dangerous. It could be bleeding, for example. Rapidly increasing swelling. Treat it promptly. I don’t mean within minutes, but waiting isn’t sensible. These things adversely affect healing and the long-term result.
What happens years later if you have implants? That’s another common question. A teacher I admired once said, “When you place an implant, you put a second ticket in the patient’s pocket.” It’s really true. Sometimes you even put in a third ticket. Because the implant stays in place. Yes, but breast tissue is living tissue that moves and responds to gravity. Here’s a question. It drops. If you have implants, years later, do they definitely need to be replaced? There’s always this talk about ten or fifteen years. It’s become something we keep repeating.
Ten years, fifteen years. They can actually stay for twenty or twenty-five years. I’ve removed implants like that myself. But that doesn’t mean it’s a healthy situation. We need to assess the patient and their breast tissue. If there’s an MRI, look at the implant. If it’s ruptured, for instance, there’s no point waiting. They need to come in promptly. Implants can rupture or turn over. That can happen. But these products really are very durable. If the patient has no problems, they can comfortably wait ten or fifteen years.
But because breast tissue will sag, I think a change will be needed. Some patients do very well with them. If it looks the same and there’s no pain, are check-ups still needed? If patients have pain at certain times, they usually contact us, as you know. “Doctor, I touched it and it hurt. It started out of nowhere.” In those cases, a mild painkiller helps. And it usually goes away. They don’t need to come in for that. But if pain worsens or persists, its nature matters. If it’s bad, it’s worth coming in. If there’s persistent, ongoing pain, imaging or examination by a general surgeon may be needed.
Even without implants, can the shape change over time after a lift? Yes, of course. Why does that happen? The tissue responds to gravity. It reacts and sags. Initially, you place the nipple in the appropriate position. You keep that distance short. But because the patient stands up and the breast tends to sag, it inevitably drops a little over time.
Another topic we need to cover is implants and lymphoma. As part of follow-up, I’d like to discuss lymphoma. People come across it when researching implants. There’s a lot of information online. They also read about recalled products. What do they need to know? When should they be concerned? The occurrence of this lymphoma with current implants is very low. With modern implants, it’s almost negligible. But of course, there is a risk. So patients need to attend their routine breast check-ups. These recalled products, I don’t want to name a brand, but you can find it everywhere online.
They were recalled. People who use them already have that information. You can see it online too. These need replacing as soon as possible. But with the implants we currently use, the risk is very low. If done properly, it’s generally very rare. Surgical safety and implant quality have an effect. The implants that caused lymphoma in the past were what we call macrotextured products, referring to their surface characteristics. Now there are microtextured and even SilkSmooth surfaces, very smooth, almost smooth to the eye or touch, but microscopically they’re textured implants.
To help grip the tissue. Yes, but lymphoma is much less likely with these. When looking at how the disease develops, dust particles, bacteria, viruses or foreign material trapped between those textures were found to cause it. That was established. That’s why I can say the new implants are quite safe. When looking at risk figures online, we also need to check which implant it is, to be more selective and better informed. If someone has this implant, do they definitely need to have it removed? The one we’re talking about. Exactly. All right.
There’s also the issue of illness. There’s a condition referred to as breast implant illness. What we call breast implant illness is a really troublesome thing. Women may generally say, “My head hurts, I’m exhausted, I’m forgetful,” and so on. The symptoms don’t neatly fit anything, but can occur in almost any illness. For instance, pain. Poor sleep, fatigue. Fatigue, joint pain, things like that. But if these persist for a long time, affect the patient’s life, and have implants, consider this. That’s when alarm bells ring.
Yes, that’s when they ring. I think every woman researches this online before having surgery. Thousands of women have experienced it. It doesn’t affect everyone. I think genetic susceptibility, implant type and surgery may play a part, as may lifestyle. But this does exist. It’s worth being careful. So, can we say, “Will it go away if my implants are removed?” It goes away if they’re removed. Can we give a definite answer? Yes, definitely if they’re removed. As the name says, breast implant illness. Without the implant, there wouldn’t be the illness. That’s it. All right.
Let’s consider three examples. We’ve discussed quite a lot. We’ve covered a lot of information. Returning to the original question, are implants needed? These aren’t real patient stories. Let’s look at a few examples. Their weight has stabilised. They have sufficient tissue. They’re happy with the size but bothered by sagging. What do we do? I wouldn’t recommend implants for this patient. I’d say we could get a nice shape using their own tissue. Unless they say they want implants, I don’t think they need them. The examination is an important criterion for us.
And the patient’s expectations. The patient’s expectations. If they’ve lost tissue but there’s no significant sagging, and they want more fullness, what do we do? There are two options. Implants or fat transfer. Their expectations matter. If they favour a natural look and don’t want a foreign material, fat transfer is the only option. But if they say, “I definitely want implants, I want my breasts and cleavage to look good,” then of course it’s implants. What if one of these patients is still losing weight, and the other plans pregnancy soon?
We need to reconsider the timing. Of course, as we discussed, if pregnancy is planned soon, I don’t think it’s sensible. But the patient may want it, and understand this. Then it can still be done. Because, for me, the main decision-maker is the patient. But operating while they’re losing weight isn’t medically or ethically right. Because they’ll definitely sag a few months later. When we explain this, the patient usually works with their doctor and postpones the surgery.
Let’s move on to quick questions. All right. Does every sagging breast need an implant? No, not every sagging breast needs an implant. Can small breasts sag too? Of course. Do implants correct every kind of sagging? No. Is there no risk when using your own fat? There is risk. No surgery is risk-free. Do breast lift scars disappear completely? No scar disappears completely. That applies to breast lift scars too. Is breastfeeding guaranteed after surgery? No, it isn’t. Does the same implant volume look the same on everyone?
No, impossible. Can we stop attending check-ups after getting implants? No, we don’t stop check-ups. I don’t, but don’t stop. Follow-up is important. Honestly, is there a particular method you’d recommend to everyone? No. There’s no one method I can recommend to everyone. Every patient is different. Every operation is different.
When coming for a consultation, what’s one of the most important things they should ask? I think it’s less about what to ask than knowing what they don’t want. I find that very important. Especially in breast surgery. Everyone scrolls through their phone and says, “Doctor, I want this bikini photo.” But when I ask, “What don’t you want?” very few patients can answer. So I think we should consider the negatives. When they say, “I’d be very unhappy if this happened,” you know what not to do. That leaves fewer options.
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