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Is It Advisable To Redo The Breast At The Age Of 71?
I am interested in having my breast redone there is a significant amount of skin under both arms when I had the surgery in 2006 I wanted to have it at that time when my doctor said it would be a second surgery so I declined and since then she has retired.....I am 71 years old petite woman in good health
Mon, 6 Oct 2014
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Short answer it is possible but I don't want you to do.
Detailed answer due to the medical advancements in the plastic surgery department even at your age your breast can be redone. But plastic surgeries in the breast is done by using a synthetic material which will be permanently implanted in your body. The healing process after surgery in old age is not so good.
If you were my patient I will not advice you to do this surgery instead I will advice you to change your dressing modalities which will show you and your breasts younger. Hope this finds useful.
Short answer it is possible but I don't want you to do.
Detailed answer due to the medical advancements in the plastic surgery department even at your age your breast can be redone. But plastic surgeries in the breast is done by using a synthetic material which will be permanently implanted in your body. The healing process after surgery in old age is not so good.
If you were my patient I will not advice you to do this surgery instead I will advice you to change your dressing modalities which will show you and your breasts younger. Hope this finds useful.
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