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How to Choose the Ideal Breast Surgery for Your Body Contouring Goals

When you don’t like the size and shape of your breasts, your quality of life can suffer. You might feel depression, anxiety, and – in severe cases – you might find yourself avoiding situations entirely, especially those of an intimate nature.

While it’s important to maintain realistic expectations, cosmetic breast surgery can change your entire world.

Some benefits of breast surgery include better fitting clothes, a boost to your physical health, a brighter outlook on life, and a surge of self-esteem.

Read our article: How Does Cosmetic Surgery Build Self-Esteem and Confidence?

Here are some of the most popular breast surgeries you should know about. You will also learn if you’re an ideal candidate for these procedures, and where to go to have your breasts recontoured for a shapelier and sexier body.

Keep in mind as you are reading through the following list, the fees mentioned include estimates only. Your fees may vary. Learn more by calling Moein Surgical Arts in Los Angeles, California.

Popular Options in Cosmetic Breast Surgery

Breast Augmentation

Breast Augmentation Surgery in Los Angeles CA

The term cosmetic breast augmentation implies breast implants, which are used to make your breasts larger and fuller.

Unlike plastic or reconstructive surgery, which is used to reconstruct the breasts following a mastectomy, cosmetic procedures are used for aesthetic purposes only.

Read our article: Cosmetic Surgery vs. Plastic Surgery – Which is Right for You?

When you choose breast augmentation, you have your choice of implant type. Breast implants can be made of saline or silicone gel. And then there are the popular Gummy Bear implants.

Read our article: Breast Augmentation Trend: Smaller, More “Natural” Implants

Saline Breast Implants

Saline breast implants have been in use since the 1960s. The outer shell is made of silicone, which makes the implant malleable. This is a good thing since the implant is inserted under the breast skin and muscle while empty.

Inserting empty implants allows the incisions to remain small, which also makes for less scarring once healed. When the saline implants are inserted, they are filled up with sterile salt water. The size of the implant and the amount of water depends on how big and full you want your implants to be.

Saline implants are available to women 18 years of age and older.

Silicone Breast Implants

Silicone implants are pre-filled before they are inserted under the skin and muscle. Instead of using saltwater like saline breast implants, silicone implants are filled with a thick, sticky fluid that is similar to the feel of human fat. As you can imagine, many women report that silicone breast implants feel the most realistic compared to saline breast implants.

Silicone implants are available to women 22 years of age and older.

Breast augmentation with saline or silicone implants costs an average of $5,000 to $10,000, with silicone implants being slightly more expensive than saline implants.

Gummy Bear Breast Implants

Gummy bear implants refer to a popular type of breast augmentation that gives you teardrop-shaped results. The implants are gel-based and tend to retain their shape better than both saline and silicone implants. They are also softer to the touch compared to both other implant types.

This form of breast augmentation has been around since the mid-2000s. The outer shell and filling are both made of silicone.

Gummy bear implants are more expensive than silicone and saline implants, with the price tag of this surgical procedure coming to a national average of $6,000 to $12,000.

Keep in mind that the costs offered here only refer to the fees associated with the implants themselves. They don’t cover additional costs, such as the surgeon’s fees, anesthesia, surgical center fees, and others. Insurance does not usually cover the cost of breast augmentation for aesthetic purposes.

All three breast implant types can give you a more contoured body and improved self-esteem. Generally speaking, it can take up to several weeks to fully recover from breast augmentation surgery.

Natural Breast Augmentation

Natural Breast Augmentation in Los Angeles CA

Natural breast augmentation can also give you larger and fuller breasts without the use of breast implants. The technique makes use of the fat transfer technique, which uses your own fatty tissue to add volume and shape to both breasts.

Read our article: What is Natural Fat Grafting? And How Long Does it Last?

The procedure is minimally invasive and offers natural-looking results.

During the procedure, fat is taken from another portion of your body using liposuction. Popular donor sites include your abdomen, flanks, or inner thighs. This has the added benefit of slimming down one part while you simultaneously improve breast volume.

Read our article: Liposuction vs. HD Lipo: What’s the Difference?

After the fat is sterilized and liquified, the fat cells are inserted into your breasts until the proper size and shape are attained.

Benefits

A significant benefit of the fat transfer technique is that you can add size to your breasts without inserting a foreign prosthetic under the skin. The procedure is also basically scarless since the surgeon inserts the fat by way of injection. The surgeon uses a lighter form of anesthesia as well, which can be easier on your body and makes for a more comfortable recovery.

Read our article: Benefits of Fat Grafting for Breast Augmentation

Unlike breast implants that can give you drastically more size and volume, the fat transfer technique gives you a subtle boost as if nature gave it to you. Your body will reabsorb about 20% to 40% of the injected fat, which is why the cosmetic surgeon will typically overfill to account for this natural tendency. You and your surgeon can decide how much filler you want with this safe and amazing breast augmentation technique.

You won’t take weeks to recover after the fat transfer breast augmentation. You’ll be back to work in three or four days in most cases.

The overall cost of the fat transfer technique comes to around $10,000.

The fat transfer technique can be added to breast implant augmentation for greater size and added volume.

Breast Lift

A breast lift procedure is ideal for breasts that have drooped and sagged due to age, childbirth, or significant weight loss.

Read our article: 4 Medical Benefits of Breast Lift Surgery

Cosmetic surgeons use different techniques for breast lift surgery depending on the expected breast size and shape, the size and position of your areolas, and the amount of sag that has taken place. Surgeons also account for your skin quality and elasticity, as well as the amount of excess skin that they need to remove.

During the procedure, which is also referred to medically as a mastopexy, the cosmetic surgeon will lift the breasts and place them higher on your chest. Excess skin is cut away and the areolas are reshaped and resized to match your new breast symmetry.

Unlike breast augmentation and natural transfer breast augmentation, a breast lift does not make your breasts bigger. However, you can choose to couple the breast lift with breast augmentation.

If you want your breasts to be smaller, you can mix the breast lift with breast reduction surgery.

Important Question

One question often asked by women considering the breast lift is if the breasts will sag again following the procedure. This is not an easy question to answer. However, larger breasts are heavier and are thus more likely to sag again in the future. Women with smaller breasts tend to have longer-lasting results.

Following the breast lift, you will notice an immediate change in the position and appearance of your breasts. Their shape will continue to change over the next few months. And while there will be noticeable scarring, and they are permanent, they should soften and fade within the next couple of years. You can usually hide any scarring that does result with bras and bathing suits.

The cost of a breast lift procedure is $5,012, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. If you want to add breast augmentation with the breast lift, the average cost is $6,225. The breast lift coupled with a breast reduction costs $4,636.

Breast Reduction

Breast Reduction in Los Angeles CA

A breast reduction (reduction mammoplasty) is a procedure aimed at removing excess fat, skin, and glandular tissue to make the breasts more proportional to the rest of the body. In many cases, a breast reduction can alleviate the discomfort that comes with carrying around such heavy breasts. If you have back pain, neck pain, and/or emotional distress on account of your overly large breasts, you might find your quality of life drastically improves following the breast reduction procedure.

Read our article: Can Breast Reduction Surgery Ease Back Pain?

During the breast reduction procedure, the surgeon uses liposuction to remove excess fatty tissue from both breasts. The cosmetic surgeon then uses a technique referred to as the vertical or “lollipop” that is ideal for correcting visible sagging. The method involves incisions that go around the areola and down to the crease beneath the breast, whereby excess tissue and fat are removed before the breast is lifted and reshaped.

inverted-T

Another technique the cosmetic surgeon may use is the inverted-T or anchor. This method involves incisions around the edges of the areola to the breast crease and along the crease underneath the breast. This type of breast reduction surgery is suitable for reducing excessive sagginess, unevenness, and larger reductions.

Drainage tubes are usually added before the incisions are stitched up, then the breasts are wrapped in surgical gauze. The surgeon may ask you to wear a surgical bra while your breasts are healing following a breast reduction surgery.

It can take a couple of weeks to heal from a breast reduction, and you should expect to take at least a week off from work or school. You should be able to return to your normal routine, including physical activity, after around a month.

A breast reduction can cost between $7,700 and $9,700. The good news is that insurance will usually cover some or all of the costs of a breast reduction, especially if pain and a diminished quality of life have driven you to the cosmetic surgeon’s office in the first place.

Inverted Nipple Correction

Nipple inversion can affect one or both breasts. It usually occurs during puberty, although the breast irregularity can also happen as a result of breastfeeding, an infection, or following previous breast surgery.

Inverted nipple correction, also referred to as inverted nipple repair, is a minimally invasive surgery that can be combined with other procedures like breast augmentation or breast lift.

During the procedure, the cosmetic surgeon releases the fibrous strands underneath the skin that are effectively pulling the nipple inward. The surgery uses dissolving sutures that hold the newly formed nipple in the desired position. The surgeon only uses one incision, which is small, with the resulting scarring nearly invisible once healed.

The aftereffects of inverted nipple correction surgery are immediately noticeable, though the surgeon will ask you to wear protective devices for a couple of days after the procedure to hold the nipple in place and aid with healing. The sutures dissolve on their own within two weeks.

The surgery to correct the nipples costs around $2,000 for both sides.

Mommy Makeover Surgery

Mommy Makeover in Los Angeles CA

For mothers that are done breastfeeding and having more children, it is possible to combine breast cosmetic surgery with other aesthetic techniques like tummy tuck surgery, butt lift (with butt implants), and thigh lift, just to give some examples. The all-in-one surgical procedure allows you to correct multiple areas of your body along with your breasts.

Read our article: Tummy Tuck Surgery Provides 10 Life Benefits

Read our article: Belly Fat Buster – Tummy Tuck or Liposuction?

Depending on the number of procedures involved, a mommy makeover can cost between $9,000 and $20,000. And since you are only undergoing one session, you only need to recover once to completely transform your body.

Read our article: Will Insurance Cover a Mommy Makeover/Daddy Do-Over?

Are You a Candidate for a Breast Procedure?

If you are in good health, close to your ideal body weight, have realistic expectations for what cosmetic surgery can do, and want to increase the size, shape, and/or position of your breasts, one of these amazing techniques could be right for you.

To find out, sit down for a discreet consultation with one of the best Los Angeles cosmetic surgeons by calling or visiting Moein Surgical Arts.

Read our article: Tips for Scheduling Your First Cosmetic Procedure with a Cosmetic Surgeon

By meeting with Dr. Moein, you can discuss your body contouring goals, learn more about the various breast surgeries available, and talk about fees, insurance, financing, potential complications, and the amazing benefits of what cosmetic surgery can do for you. Get started by dialing (310)694-4486.

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Can a Los Angeles Cosmetic Surgeon Give You Perky Breasts?

The Allure of Perky Breasts

Perky breasts are a sign of youthfulness, which makes them the aesthetic ideal. For some women, the appearance of perky breasts is more important than size. In fact, the recent trend is to choose smaller breast implants and more subtle fat transfers to create the illusion that your breasts were a gift of nature.

If you want perky breasts, you may wonder if a Los Angeles cosmetic surgeon can give them to you. The answer is: it depends.

Breasts are composed of glandular tissue, fat, and connective tissue. The latter is what gives breasts their shape. The connective tissue is made of tight threads that act as webbing to keep your breast tissue in place while giving your breasts lift. When these ligaments stretch, and as your skin thins as you age, your breasts can begin to sag, causing them to lose their former perkiness.

As a woman, your body goes through many physical and hormonal changes as you grow older. These changes can be caused by:

Pregnancy:

As your hormones fluctuate during gestation, your breasts can swell in size. When your body returns to normal following childbirth and breastfeeding, you could be left with excess skin and deflated breasts.

Weight Fluctuation:

Gaining or dropping a significant amount of excess weight can stretch your breast ligaments, leading to significant sag.

Having Large Breasts:

Oversized breasts tend to multiply the pull of gravity, resulting in quicker and more significant droopiness.

Age:

Getting older causes your skin to become thinner and your ligaments to stretch, leading to a loss of perkiness.

Smoking:

Tobacco smoking attacks your perkiness in two ways. First, your ligaments weaken. Second, your skin ages faster. Both effects can lead to drooping breasts.

While the market is full of products like skin creams and exercise programs that promise to return your breasts to their former perky state, only cosmetic breast augmentation can permanently alter the size and shape of both breasts. In the right cosmetic surgeon’s hands and given a certain set of factors, you can make your breasts perkier.

Here are a few methods cosmetic surgeons have at their disposal to alter the size and shape of your breasts. Some procedures give you lift, volume, and symmetry, but only a select few can give you your perkiness back. Let’s examine these popular breast surgeries now. To discuss breast surgery and what it can do for you, schedule a consultation with Dr. Moein by calling Moein Surgical Arts in Los Angeles, California.

Breast Implants

Woman with Breast Implants

A popular way to improve the fullness and shape of your breasts is breast augmentation via implants. Breast implants have been in use since the early 1960s. Since that time, millions of women have opted for this cosmetic surgery to improve the size and shape of their breasts while simultaneously boosting their self-esteem.

There are three distinct types of breast implants.

Types of Implants

Modern breast implants are designed to give you natural, beautiful breasts. You have immense freedom when it comes to your choice of breast size and shape and can choose between silicone, saline, and cohesive gel implants.

Silicone

Silicone gel implants are filled with silicone gel that gives the breasts a natural feel. Women of all-natural breast sizes can benefit from silicone implants. Incisions for this breast augmentation surgery tend to be large size, though they are generally hidden within the natural folds of your skin. Silicone breast implants are lightweight and help to make your breasts perkier when sag has become a concern.

Saline

Saline breast implants are filled with, you guessed it, saline, which is a sterile saltwater solution. Unlike silicone implants that come pre-filled, saline implants get placed before they are filled. This lets your cosmetic surgeon adjust the implant volume and size during surgery. The incision is tiny with this surgery and leads to modest scarring, though your surgeon will try to minimize visible scarring as much as possible. Saline breast implants are not for every woman. If you are on the thinner side or underweight, you may experience complications like the rippling of the implant under the skin. Otherwise, saline implants have given millions of women firmer and perkier breasts.

Cohesive Gel

You might also hear these referred to as gummy bear implants. They are composed of a cohesive gel that is a bit thicker than traditional silicone implants. Once placed, they make your breasts look fuller and symmetrical as if nature gave them to you. Unlike traditional silicone or saline implants, there is little risk of rippling or deflation. The incision is placed on the underside of the breasts, so it’s easily hidden. Some surgeons place the cut around the border of the areola. Silicone gel implants tend to weigh less than the lighter-weight silicone breast implants, making them comfortable to wear as they lift and expand your natural breasts.

Will Implants Result in a “Perky” Augmentation?

Perky Augmentation

Many women want to know if breast implants alone can give them more lift and outward projection. The answer is perhaps. If your breasts have some degree of sagginess, placing a breast implant underneath your breast may enhance the sag, not reverse it. This is because your skin may lack the necessary elasticity and tone due to age, genetics, and other factors.

If you have good skin tone and limited sag, then the answer is yes; breast implants could be an effective technique for improving the size, shape, and perkiness of your breasts.

Mastopexy or Breast Lift

Breast lift surgery is aimed at women who experience droopiness, loose skin, and areolas that point downward. These conditions are a result of significant breast sag, which can make your breasts look older, less shapely, and deflated.

A breast lift procedure can reverse the sag by placing your breasts in a higher position on your chest. The surgeon can reposition your areolas to match them with your new breast position and shape. Breast lift surgery is incredibly common and leads to successful outcomes due to advanced surgical techniques. The surgery involves the removal of excess skin on and around the breasts. Many women are pleased to find that some of this skin removal involves the eradication of a few stretch marks as well. Breast lift surgery also tightens the underlying muscles. The resulting effect makes your breasts look tighter, prominent, and more attractive.

Can a Breast Lift Give You Perky Breasts?

On its own, a breast lift can reverse the sag but is unlikely to give you more perkiness. In order to lift your breasts and give you a more youthful shape, your cosmetic surgeon may opt to combine your breast lift with breast implant surgery. With your breasts lifted and given more volume and an improved shape, a perky appearance could be yours once more.

Breast Reduction

Breast reduction surgery aims to remove excess breast tissue to give you greater mobility and improved quality of life.

A breast reduction procedure could improve the tone of your breast skin and retain some perkiness. But like some of the other breast surgeries, you may have to opt for a combination of procedures, such as breast implants, fat transfer, or both, to achieve a perky look and feel.

Fat Transfer

Autologous fat transfer is a surgical procedure that has become a popular method of giving the breasts additional breast volume. The fat transfer technique can also give you greater shape and lift. Instead of breast implants, your cosmetic surgeon extracts your own fatty tissue from another area of your body, known as a donor site. The abdominal area is a common donor site, where you may have more fat than you’d prefer. The fat gets sanitized before the surgeon injects it into your breasts to enhance your naturally given contours.

Composite Breast Augmentation

Like breast lift, the surgeon can combine fat transfer technique with breast implants to make your breasts perkier. Both breast surgeries allow your cosmetic surgery to artistically mold your breasts to fit the aesthetic ideal.

Scarless Breast Lift

There is one additional breast procedure that isn’t commonly known but that could give you the enhancement you expect. Renuvion isn’t a surgery, per se. It’s a minimally invasive technique that has proven to be a closely guarded secret in cosmetic surgery circles. The breast enhancement technology harnesses the power of J-Plasma, which is a combination of cold helium and radiofrequency energy, to give you a scarless breast lift. J-Plasma produces a powerful yet safe beam that can tighten the skin on and around your breasts without surgery! Nonsurgical breast lifts can restore perkiness to the breast, but only if little to no sag is present.

What is The Cost of a Breast Augmentation Surgery?

Breast Augmentation Cost

The average cost of breast augmentation surgery depends on a few factors, such as the type of breast surgery and the severity of your breast sag concerns. Let’s look at some of these average costs now.

Breast Implants: $3,900 to 10,000

Fat Transfer: $9,200

Breast Lift: $4,636

Breast Reduction: $5,500 to 8,500

Combination Breast Surgery: $6,225

Keep in mind that these are only the baseline costs for the various surgeries mentioned and do not include associated fees such as surgeon’s fees, the hospital or surgical center’s fees, anesthesia, and others. To get a more accurate quote, or to see about combining breast surgery with other procedures as part of a mommy makeover, schedule a consultation with a qualified cosmetic surgeon, such as Dr. Moein of Moein Surgical Arts.

Want Perky Breasts? Get a Physical Exam by a Qualified Cosmetic Surgeon

While there are products and programs that make promises to give you perky breasts, only cosmetic surgery can permanently alter their size and shape. When it comes to restoring youthfulness, a breast lift, breast reduction, fat transfer, breast implants, or a combination of breast surgeries could be your best bet for achieving your body shape goals. Learn more about breast surgery and what it can do for you by contacting Moein Surgical Arts, home of renowned cosmetic surgeon Dr. Babak Moein. Call (310)694-4486.

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How to Reduce Bruising and Swelling Following Breast Surgery

Breast surgery refers to cosmetic surgery that is used by millions of women for various important reasons. Women with breasts smaller than they would prefer use breast augmentation to give them larger, more voluminous breasts. This is possible with breast implants and the fat transfer technique, also known as natural breast augmentation.

Women who have undergone pregnancy and breastfeeding may have breasts that sag and rub against their abdomens, leading to painful rashes. A breast lift repositions the breasts and areolas so they’re perkier with a more youthful look and feel.

Breast reduction is used by women with overly large breasts to alleviate neck and shoulder pain, not to mention make certain activities easier to manage, like running.

To make these changes possible – and to renew your confidence while giving you a new lease on life – breast surgery involves the cutting and stretching of the skin, muscle, and connective tissue. This surgical “trauma” occurs while you are numbed or unconscious from anesthesia but will inevitably lead to bleeding, bruising, and swelling. This is true of all surgeries that involve cutting and tissue manipulation and should be expected.

As you recover from breast surgery, your doctor will give you instructions on how to care for your surgical wounds while resting at home. This advice is critical, as it’s the best way to reduce bruising and swelling at the treatment site.

The sooner you can erase all the bruises and swollen tissue, the sooner you’ll be able to experience the big reveal. That’s when your breast surgery results finally appear.

Tips for Reducing Swelling After Breast Surgery

Here are some steps to familiarize yourself with so that you’re well and prepared to keep that bruising and swelling to a minimum following the cosmetic breast surgery you’re thinking about having.

Wear a Recovery Bra 

While you’re at home recovering from breast surgery, you may be asked by your surgeon to wear a padded surgical bra. This garment improves your circulation, which aids in healing, and gives you support where needed to allow the surgical alterations to take hold. It is important that you wear the bra for the length of time instructed if you hope to keep bruising and swelling to a minimum. If the bra feels uncomfortable, tell your surgeon, who may also prescribe oral pain medication for any discomfort you might feel.

Use a Cold Compress 

Hold a cold compress directly to any bruising or swelling sites for fifteen minutes at a time. Then, take a twenty-minute break. If you don’t have a compress, a bag of frozen peas or a towel filled with ice cubes will also work. Repeat the process several times for the first three days following surgery. Not only can this reduce swelling, but you’ll also decrease the size and spread of any bruising that resulted from surgery.

Sleep Well

The best cosmetic surgeons tell their patients to get a good night’s sleep if they hope to see excellent cosmetic surgery results. Restful sleep is integral to the body’s regeneration process, which helps you heal and lets the surgical changes take effect. To sleep well means to have excellent sleep hygiene, which is to sleep on a comfortable mattress in a cool place and for an adequate length of time.

For the first six weeks following your cosmetic breast surgery, do your best to sleep on your back with your upper body elevated at around 45 degrees. This angle promotes fast and safe healing and puts less strain on your incision sites. By sleeping on your back at this angle, your blood will shift away from your tender breasts. The result is rapid healing with less bruising and swelling, as well as diminished pain and soreness.

Eat Right

Recovering from surgery can put a strain on you physically and emotionally. Instead of reaching for comfort food, try to eat a well-balanced diet. Only proper nutrition with reduced salt intake can help you minimize bruising and swelling for superior breast surgery results.

Do your best to eat foods rich in Vitamin K, which makes your blood thicker. Vitamin K makes your blood thicker, which in turn can prevent bleeding. The result is less bruising and swelling on and around your chest.

Drink Water

When you become dehydrated, your body acts by storing water inside various tissues. The less water you drink, the more water you’ll store. This can exacerbate any swelling that has occurred on account of surgery.

Drinking more water causes your body to release the liquid held inside the tissues, keeping swelling to a minimum. Proper hydration also keeps your blood flowing, allowing nutrients and oxygen to reach your injured breast tissue. Try to drink at least eight cups of water per day for magnificent breasts and glowing skin!

How Long Does Bruising and Swelling Last After Breast Surgery?

Postoperative swelling and bruising should subside by the end of the first week. It could then take between six and twelve months before you see the full and ultimate results of your breast surgery.

By following your doctor’s advice and taking proactive steps like using cold compresses, drinking water, and sleeping while elevated, you can potentially shorten the time to the major reveal: When the true results of your surgery finally appear.

Schedule a Consultation with Cosmetic Surgeon Dr. Babak Moein 

If you’re still on the fence about breast surgery, you’re encouraged to schedule a consultation by contacting Moein Surgical Arts. It’s said that over 70% of women are insecure about their breasts. For some, breasts in their natural state cause discomfort and pain. See what breast surgery could do for you and learn more about the healing process by speaking with Dr. Babak Moein.

You can schedule a consultation with Dr. Moein by calling (310)694-4486.

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4 Medical Benefits of Breast Lift Surgery

The breast lift is a cosmetic procedure that can do wonders for the appearance of your breasts. When your breasts have become saggy and flat due to age, genetics, childbirth, extreme weight loss, or a combination of factors, a breast lift can restore your breasts to a firmer, more youthful shape.

During a breast lift, the cosmetic surgeon can also resize your areolas and reposition your nipples to improve breast projection. The results leave your breasts perky with a rounded contour, whether you’re wearing a bra or not.

But boosting the look of your chest is not all this cosmetic surgery can do. Turns out, you can also gain a number of medical benefits from the breast lift, otherwise referred to as mastopexy. No wonder breast lift surgery has grown by 70% in the last ten years.

Four Medical Benefits from a Health Perspective

Reduced Discomfort

Saggy and flat breasts can weigh heavily inside your bra, which can pull on the straps around your shoulders and behind your back. Saggy breasts can also lead to skin rubbing against skin. Over time, all the friction can lead to chafing and, worse, wounds that can become infected.

Not only that, but saggy breasts can pull against the muscles that support the neck and back, which can lead to chronic pain.

The breast lift can alleviate this discomfort, easing your irritation, treating your pain, and leading to perkier breasts that stay up on their own, no heavy-duty bra support is required.

Better Posture

Better Posture for Woman after Breast Lift Surgery

The heavy weight of your breasts can begin to round out your posture, which can lead to slouching. This can have repercussions on nearly every facet of your quality of life, believe it or not.

A breast lift can help you stand up a bit straighter. Studies show that having good posture can lead to fewer headaches, less tension in your shoulders and neck, and decreased joint wear. Improving your posture can also lead to greater energy levels, enhanced circulation, better digestion, and surging self-esteem.

Greater Mobility for Exercise

Flaccid breasts that sag can make certain activities unbearable, such as housecleaning, swimming, and working out. Getting the body – and heart – moving is a major aspect of staying healthy. If your breasts keep you from achieving a healthy and active lifestyle, a breast lift can help.

Many women report finding exercise enjoyable again following their breast lifts. With the breasts placed higher on the chest, and without so much weight and movement on the chest, you’re able to do all sorts of exercises you couldn’t do before, such as running long distances! Studies show that exercise is key to living a long and prosperous life. People who exercise regularly have lower risks of developing many chronic conditions like type 2 diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Leading a more active lifestyle also puts you at a lowered risk for developing depression, stress, and Alzheimer’s disease.

More Confidence

Many women take personal pride in the shape and appearance of their breasts. When your breasts lose their youthful shape and suppleness, many women can become distressed and downright depressed.

A breast lift can relieve this tension, helping you feel more confident about your body. Experts agree that confidence is necessary for health and longevity. People who are more confident tend to be more optimistic, which helps to guard against stress, anxiety, and depression.

What Happens During a Breast Lift?

Woman after Breast Lift

The steps involved in breast lift surgery differ depending on which type of surgery you have. There are four types of breast lifts called the crescent lift, donut lift, lollipop lift, and anchor lift.

Crescent Breast Lift

This variety of breast lift surgeries is reserved for breasts exhibiting minimal amounts of sag. Cosmetic surgeons typically only use this breast lift surgery when paired with breast augmentation. As the name implies, this breast lift removes a crescent of skin along with the areola. The areola is often repositioned to match the new breast shape and position.

Periareolar Breast Lift

This breast lift can also help when you have minimal sag to your breasts. The surgery involves a circular incision that runs around the edge of the areola. This surgery is often performed along with a breast augmentation, similar to the crescent lift. Surgeons will also employ this surgery when it’s necessary to reduce the size of the areola. The scar that results from this surgery typically runs along the outer edge of the areola, which can keep it somewhat hidden once healed.

Vertical Breast Lift

This breast lift is used to remove excess skin while simultaneously reshaping the entire breast. There are two incisions, which will heal as nearly hidden scars. The first scar is hidden around the edge of the areola, with the other running vertically from the top of the areola to the bottom fold, which resembles the shape of a lollipop.

Inverted T Breast Lift

For severe sagging and pendulous breasts, the inverted T or anchor lift can offer the most transformative results. There are three incisions involved with this cosmetic breast surgery. The first incision goes around the edge of the areola. The second runs vertically from the bottom of the areola to the crease of the breast. The third is placed along the breast fold, which helps to hide the scar within the breast crease.

The anchor lift is also commonly used when the breast lift is performed along with a breast reduction. The incisions used with this surgery will be visible after healing, but they can fade with proper care. The scars can also be easily hidden behind a bikini top.

How Much Does a Breast Lift Cost?

Cost of Breast Lift Surgery

The breast lift costs around $4,693, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. This is only the price of the procedure and does not take into account the fees related to the cosmetic surgical center, surgeon’s fees, anesthesia, and any medications used during the breast lift surgery. You can get a more accurate quote by scheduling a consultation with a qualified cosmetic surgeon, such as Dr. Babak Moein of Moein Surgical Arts.

Will Insurance Pay for a Breast Lift?

While we have established here that there are several medical benefits to a breast lift, your insurance provider may have a different viewpoint. The breast lift is, first and foremost, a cosmetic procedure. It’s meant to give you firmer, younger-looking breasts. To get your insurance provider to cover the procedure, you would have to demonstrate that it is medically necessary to have the surgery.

If your primary doctor or cosmetic surgeon can demonstrate a medical need, such as alleviating chronic rashes and pain, then insurance may cover your breast lift procedure. Check with your health insurer and doctor for more specifics regarding your unique situation.

Are You a Good Candidate for Breast Lift Surgery?

Now that you know more about the breast lift and what it can do for you, you may be wondering if you’re a good fit for this popular cosmetic procedure.

You would be considered an excellent breast lift candidate if you are:

  • Happy with the size of your breasts but unhappy with the position and shape
  • Close to your ideal weight
  • Physically healthy

Schedule a Consultation with a Breast Lift Surgeon in Los Angeles

Now that you know that a breast lift can alleviate pain, improve your posture, boost mobility, and give you more self-confidence, the next step is to get a professional diagnosis and cosmetic surgery recommendation. You are encouraged to schedule a consultation with esteemed cosmetic surgeon Dr. Babak Moein of Moein Surgical Arts.

During your consultation with Dr. Moein, you will be asked to discuss your surgical goals, health history, and family history of diseases, if applicable. Dr. Moein will perform a physical evaluation before discussing your options for the breast lift procedure. Dr. Moein wants to ensure you are in good health, that you have realistic expectations, and that you understand the risks versus rewards of breast lift surgery.

If Dr. Moein feels that a breast lift is right for you, you could be scheduled for surgery before you know it. Ready to get started? Take the first step by calling us in Los Angeles, Encino, or Glendale, California – (310)694-4486.

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What Body Parts Can Be “Lifted” for an Age-Defying Effect?

The “Lift” is a body contouring procedure that is designed to reverse the signs of aging. By tightening and rejuvenating the skin, a skilled cosmetic surgeon can create a beautifying effect.

You can use body lift for all sorts of body parts, and the effects can be dramatic.

If you look in the mirror or glance down at your body and wish you had firmer, younger-looking skin, you might be a good candidate for a full or partial body lift. Here are all the body lift procedures that can have an age-defying effect. Ask about them during your consultation for cosmetic surgery with Dr. Babak Moein of Moein Surgical Arts in Los Angeles, California.

Body Parts That Can be Cosmetically Lifted

Face (Facelift)

When we start to age, the texture, and quality of our skin change, becoming less resilient and starting to wrinkle and sag in areas. The muscles responsible for maintaining our facial appearance weaken and lose their tone, which can make our skin appear loose and worn.

The facelift (rhytidectomy) is the procedure most are familiar with when it comes to the surgical lift. The procedure aims to reduce the appearance of sagging or folds of skin along the cheeks and jawline. A facelift can restore your youthfulness, making your skin look years younger.

During the procedure, the cosmetic surgeon will create incisions on both sides of the face. It will create skin flaps that will allow your face to be gently pulled back and secured into place. The result is a more youthful facial shape and skin that looks years younger.

There are some skin problems that you can not treat with a facelift. Tiny superficial creases, minuscule wrinkles on the nose, wrinkling along the lips, sun damage, or skin color irregularities cannot be treated with a facelift alone. Your cosmetic surgeon may recommend another procedure, such as Renuvion J-Plasma technology, which complements the facelift well (more on J-Plasma in a moment).

Arm (Arm Lift)

Arm Lift

An arm lift (brachioplasty) improves the appearance of the underside of the upper arm. If you wave and your arm continues to wiggle even after your hand stops, you could be a good candidate for arm lift surgery.

Arm lifts tend to treat saggy and loose skin on the upper arm. Sagginess is typically a sign of aging, but it can also be a product of extreme weight loss. While an arm lift can increase the strength and tone of the upper arm, it can’t address skin that won’t bounce back. For that reason, the cosmetic surgeon will ensure you have good skin elasticity before recommending the procedure to produce the best results.

During an arm lift, the cosmetic surgeon will remove excess skin and fat from the area between the armpit and elbow. The skin that remains is folded over the newly repositioned contours. It will make your arm appear more youthful and toned.

Thigh Lift

Thigh lifts (thighplasty) can correct saggy or dimpled skin, leaving the upper thighs taught and toned. The procedure involves the removal of excess skin and fat before the contours are youthfully reshaped.

If you have upper thighs that jiggle and shake, and you’ve tried everything in and out of the gym to achieve your body shape goals, a surgical thigh lift may be right for you.

The thigh lift gives you upper thighs that appear naturally younger. What a thigh lift cannot do is remove large amounts of excess fat. Liposuction may be recommended if fat does need to be removed as part of the thigh lift procedure.

Tummy Lift

A tummy lift (mini-abdominoplasty) is a minimally-invasive procedure designed to correct loose skin and weakened abdominal muscles. The treatment area is on the lower abdomen, where the surgeon can remove excess skin and fat to create a slim and trim effect.

The cosmetic surgeon will place an incision diagonally in the lower abdominal area, just below the navel. Excess fatty tissue and loose skin are then extracted before the abdominal muscles are stretched under the naval and bounded together, which adds additional strength.

The tummy lift is not to be confused with the tummy tuck (abdominoplasty). The tummy lift produces smaller scars and less discomfort following the procedure when compared to the more invasive tummy tuck.

Breast Lift

Breast Lift

A breast lift (mastopexy) raises the breasts by tightening the surrounding tissue and removing excess skin. The result is a younger contour and perkier breasts.

Surgeons recommend breast lift for patients with saggy breasts caused by pregnancy, breastfeeding, aging, weight fluctuations, gravity, and heredity.

A breast lift cannot change the size of the breasts or round out the upper portion of the chest area. For these effects, the cosmetic surgeon may recommend breast augmentation surgery in conjunction with the surgical breast lift.

Back Lift

A back lift (sometimes called torsoplasty, lipectomy, or upper body lift) is a cosmetic surgery procedure aimed at removing excess fat and tissue from the back area. This body lift procedure tends to create smoother contours while giving your back a tighter, toned appearance.

The surgeons recommend a back lift for patients who have experienced significant weight loss, leading to skin that sags and hangs. The surgeon can combine back lift with a breast lift and or abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) to create more well-rounded contours.

Buttock Lift

A buttock lift (gluteoplasty) can make the butt appear toned and rejuvenated when age and other factors have left saggy, loose skin behind. A buttock lift is not to be confused with a Brazilian butt lift, which involves the natural fat transfer technique to give you a fuller, more rounded backside. The butt lift involves the removal of excess skin and fatty tissue, leaving you with a much younger-looking butt.

You can combine liposuction with the buttock lift to remove excess fat in addition to making the treatment area more toned and rejuvenated. The surgeons recommend a buttock lift for patients who have recently lost a considerable amount of weight and now have loose skin that hangs. Age and heredity, among other factors, can also cause a saggy butt. To add volume, a buttock lift can be combined with butt augmentation using implants or fat transfer (BBL).

Full Body Lift

Full Body Lift

A full-body lift involves a combination of procedures in a single surgical session. You may opt for the facelift, tummy lift, and butt lift, for example. Having multiple lifts keeps you from having to experience additional downtime. You recover once from all of your procedures and wait for the results of the procedures to manifest as you heal. You can enact dramatic change by altering several body parts at once.

A body lift tends to improve the shape of your body, as well as the tone of the underlying tissue that supports the fat and skin. The procedure targets saggy skin and excess fat and is ideal for those with irregular surfaces to their skin such as wrinkling or dimpling.

A body lift improves the shape of the body, but it cannot remove fat. Your cosmetic surgeon may pair your body lift with liposuction or VASER Hi-Def liposuction to enact even more dramatic change.

Upper Body Lift

Upper body lift surgery is a term reserved for several procedures conducted within the same session, all of them focused on the areas above the waist. The cosmetic surgeon may include an upper arm lift, breast lift, and back lift in the same session. The surgeon can perform the procedure on men or women. For men, the breast lift will be traded for gynecomastia surgery (male breast reduction).

The upper body lift corrects loose and saggy skin after extreme weight loss or due to age and genetics. Your cosmetic surgeon may also use the upper body lift after liposuction to improve your bodily contours.

When the upper body lift is complete, the skin around the treatment areas will be tighter and toned with rejuvenated skin. An upper body lift is often combined with other procedures, such as breast augmentation, as part of a mommy makeover procedure.

Lower Body Lift

The lower body lift aims to lift the areas of your body that exist below the waist. Examples include the flanks, lower abdomen, hips, and thighs. Extreme weight loss and age can have devastating effects on our lower bodies. The lower body lift can boost your confidence by giving your lower extremities more defined contours. The procedure targets those stubborn fat cells that seem to cling to the areas around and below the waist. The results add tone where there used to be loose skin, which can help clothes fit better and you look your best.

Scarless Lifts with Renuvion (J-Plasma)

Renuvion

One complaint many people have about lift procedures is that they leave visible scars behind. The arm lift, for example, can leave a scar that extends from the elbow to the armpit. Renuvion is now being recommended by cosmetic surgeons for its ability to lift the body without visible scars.

Renuvion uses J-Plasma technology, which is a combination of radiofrequency energy and helium gas. This mixture also produces a cold plasma that constricts and rejuvenates the treatment area. Not only does Renuvion replicate the dramatic effects of many body lift procedures, but the procedure is minimally-invasive. It only leaves tiny and nearly hidden scars behind. J-plasma is safe, precise, and able to make you look younger almost all over.

You can use Renuvion for “Scarless” lifts on the arms, abdomen, breasts, buttocks, thighs, lower face, neck, knees, and tummy – virtually everywhere from head to toe.

Turn Back Time with a Full or Partial Body Lift

With so many areas available to lift, you have a big decision to make. Will you lift your arms or thighs, or will you go with a full or partial body lift?

If you have arms that jiggle, a body that sags, or thighs that shimmy and shake, one of these contoured lifts may be right for you.

Learn more about body lift procedures, and about the scarless Renuvion lift, by choosing Moein Surgical Arts in Los Angeles, California. Dr. Babak Moein is an expert at minimally-invasive body lifts. He is famous for providing aesthetically-superior results. Dr. Moein also has access to Renuvion J-Plasma technology for the scarless lift effect. Ready to reverse the years and regenerate your skin? Choose a time that works best for you for a sit-down consultation with Dr. Moein by calling (310)694-4486.

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Breast Surgery Benefits of Lifts, Augmentations & Reductions

Cosmetic surgeries are growing in popularity, particularly breast surgeries. Breast augmentations, breast lifts, and breast reductions help women solve a range of bodily issues every year. These surgeries also boost women’s self-esteem in innumerable ways.

If there is something you don’t like about your breasts or if you wish you had more fullness and roundness, or lift, here are the cosmetic surgeries to consider. Each one can be found at your local cosmetic surgeon’s office. If you’re interested in one of these surgeries, call the office of your choice for a consultation, and experience the dramatic, life-changing effects of breast surgery like the millions of women before you.

Which Breast Surgery is Right for You?

Breast Augmentation with Silicone Implants

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASP), breast augmentations is still the most popular plastic surgery procedure in the United States. Nearly 300,000 women chose this breast enlargement surgery in 2019. The surgery involves the implantation of saline or silicone implants to improve the shape or size of the breasts.

Benefits of Breast Implant Surgery

Breast Implant Surgery Benefits

  • Safe & Effective

Breast implant surgery is a safe procedure with long-term results. There are also lowered risks of complications or side effects. The biggest risks include infection, slow wound healing, and blood accumulating at the surgical site. You can minimize the risks to your health by conducting the necessary research to find the best cosmetic surgeon.

  • Relatively Inexpensive

When you weigh the benefits of breast augmentation with the cost, you’ll see that breast implants aren’t as expensive as you may have thought. The cost ranges between $5,000 and $8,000. Given how long they last and the dramatic effect on your appearance, breast implant augmentation is well worth the money.

  • Recovery is Quick & Easy

While there will be some discomfort for a day or two following surgery, you will be back to your regular routine within a couple of weeks. You should wait for around six weeks to resume your regular exercise routine, but walking and other forms of cardio should be fine. What you won’t have to wait for is the boost to your self-esteem that breast implants provide.

Breast Augmentation Using Fat Transfer

Benefits of Breast Augmentation Fat Transfer Surgery

Traditional breast implants may not work for every woman. This is where the fat transfer technique can help to augment the breasts using your own tissue. Otherwise referred to as “fat grafting” and “natural breast augmentation”, fat transfer is a good choice for women who want to increase their bust subtly as opposed to choosing a dramatic enlargement. You can go a half size or a full cup larger with fat grafting while giving your breasts a more attractive shape.

Fat transfers work by using liposuction to remove small amounts of fat from another area of your body. Examples of areas where fat is typically drawn from include the abdomen, flanks, and thighs. The area where the fat is extracted will become slimmer while the fat is injected into your breasts to make them larger. The fat is first purified before it is carefully re-injected into the breasts. After purifying, the fat is injected in layers to help sculpt the breast to the desired contours.

Benefits of Fat Transfer Breast Augmentation

  • Subtle & Realistic Results: The idea of fat transfer is to add the fatty tissue slowly throughout the layers of the breast, allowing for more improved and natural contours. It’s as if nature gave the added size to you.
  • Correct Asymmetry: Lopsided breasts can be easily corrected with fat transfer breast augmentation. You can even add a bit of size to both breasts while making them more equal in size and shape.
  • Add Volume & Shape: Breasts that have become flatter due to age, extreme weight loss, breastfeeding, and genetics can also benefit from the fat transfer technique. In this sense, you can consider fat transfer breast augmentation an age-defying procedure, giving you the breasts you had when you were younger.

Breast Lift

Benefits of Breast Lift Surgery

Breasts that droop and sag have lost their elasticity, which can be caused by age, weight fluctuations, breastfeeding, and gravity. A breast lift can correct these issues, leaving your breasts firmer and perkier.

A breast lift involves an incision on the breast before the excess skin is cut away. The nipple is then repositioned for symmetry. The results of the lift are immediately visible.

A breast lift can also be combined with breast implants and/or fat transfer to add size and volume after the breasts have been lifted.

Benefits of Breast Lift Surgery

  • Firmer Appearance

Breasts that have been lifted look and feel firmer. The breasts also sit higher on the chest. Saggy breasts that have elongated or deflated can dramatically benefit from a breast lift. The surgery gives you added support and comfort.

  • More Attractive Breast Shape & Improved Nipple Position

A breast lift can give you the ideal aesthetic – rounder, firmer breasts. Breast lift surgery is meant for women with elongated and tubular-like breasts. The surgery lifts the breasts and adds the necessary volume and shape before the nipples are repositioned to match.

  • Reduce Discomfort & Irritation

Breasts that sit low on the chest and those that sag can lead to skin irritation. Rashes often develop that cause pain over a period of days. During breast lift surgery, the surgeon will reduce the amount of excess breast skin which will prevent chafing in the future.

Breast Reduction

Breast Reduction

Growing up with large breasts can often lead to chronic back, neck, and shoulder pain. Oversized breasts can also make activities like running more difficult. A breast reduction can make the breasts smaller, alleviating the physical discomfort. A reduction makes the breasts more proportional to the rest of your body.

During the breast reduction procedure, the excess fat inside each breast is extracted using liposuction. The extra tissue is then cut away before the breasts are placed higher on the chest. The end result is a pair of perkier, firmer, and more symmetrical breasts that don’t take as much of a toll when running or exercising.

Benefits of Breast Reduction Surgery

  • Eliminate Soreness

Women who undergo breast reduction surgery often breathe a sigh of relief. For years they have put up with back, neck, and shoulder pain, which has restricted them from living life to the fullest. Breast reduction can help women feel lighter and more able to do things they love, like run, exercise, and jump without discomfort or pain.

  • Improved Body Image

95% of breast reduction patients report feeling satisfied with their results. This is because, even though society places an emphasis on large breasts, many women feel as though their oversized breasts get in the way. Their breasts distort their silhouette at times, making them appear larger all around than they really are. With smaller, more proportional breasts, women report feeling more satisfied with their bodies.

  • Expand Your Wardrobe & Lifestyle

Women with large breasts are often limited in what they can wear. With more proportional breasts, you can wear whatever you please, without your oversized chest getting in the way. You may find yourself engaging in activities you never could before, like joining an exercise class or running. Now that you feel lighter and more able to do those things without feeling weighed down – the sky’s the limit!

How to Get “Side Boob”

Side Boobs

The side boob phenomenon is where you wear clothing, such as a bathing suit or dress, that accentuates the side of your breast. To achieve this look, breast augmentation can help the breast appear more contoured, rounded, and defined so that it is distinct from the rest of your frame.

Your cosmetic surgeon may use breast implants, fat grafting, or both to achieve the side boob effect. You will be able to discuss with your surgeon regarding the size and thickness of the breast implant to achieve your aesthetic goals. While it used to be commonplace to choose the largest, thickest breast implant available, it is now more common to see smaller and more realistic implants in use. Your surgeon can advise you of the proper size of the implant to reduce the risk of rippling or wrinkling.

Inverted Nipple Correction

There is one more issue that should be discussed when referring to breast surgeries. For women with inverted nipples, there is now hope for correction. Inverted nipple correction is a simple, proven procedure that leaves minimal scarring. The results look natural with little downtime.

Inverted nipples, also referred to as innies, describe nipples that have folded into themselves. This is usually characterized by a slit in the center of the nipple, but not always. There are varying degrees of nipple inversion. While typically a sign of a developmental disorder, nipples that become inverted later in life can also be a sign of cancer and should be checked by a doctor immediately.

A woman’s breasts play a critical part in her sense of self and her external appearance. That’s why breast cancer can be particularly devastating to the emotional health and wellbeing of patients beyond the physical rigors of cancer and its treatments.

At Möein Surgical Arts, cosmetic surgeon Dr. Babak Moein spends a good portion of his time and effort performing cosmetic surgery for women’s breasts, and he’s seen firsthand just how much a restored bust appearance can help a woman’s self-worth and self-esteem. That’s one of the reasons why he is so passionate about supporting the fight against breast cancer and supporting breast cancer awareness and treatment.

How to Get the Most Realistic Breast Surgery Results!

Whether you feel you are a good candidate for breast augmentation, lift, or reduction, your first step is to schedule a consultation with a qualified cosmetic surgeon. A cosmetic surgeon aims to give patients aesthetically-superior results. By meeting with a surgeon, you can have your questions answered and determine if you are a good candidate for the procedure you want.

You can ensure realistic results with your breast surgery by heavily researching the surgeon in question. Examine the doctor’s track record for performing augmentations, lifts, and breast reductions. Ask to see before and after photographs of patients and read online reviews of the practice on Google. Also check out cosmetic surgery boards like Real Self.

If you live in Los Angeles, California, Dr. Babak Moein of Moein Surgical Arts can give you those realistic results. Whether you feel you are right for breast augmentation, breast lift, or breast reduction, Dr. Moein can help.

Schedule a consultation with Dr. Moein and ask about breast surgery and experience all these benefits and more. Get started today by calling (310)694 4486.

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BOTHERED BY THE APPEARANCE OF YOUR BREASTS AFTER HAVING A CHILD?

Pregnancy can change the physical appearance of your body in many ways. Some of these changes are reversed once you have had your child or through dieting and exercise. Other issues cannot be so easily treated, like changes in the shape of your breasts, which can be made worse by breastfeeding.

If you have finished breastfeeding your child and would like to restore the attractive shape of your breasts, cosmetic surgeon Dr. Babak Moein can provide you with the care you need. By performing a breast lift procedure, Dr. Moein can adjust and reshape the breast tissue to create a rounder and perkier appearance.

You don’t have to let your pregnancy permanently affect the beauty of your body. Contact Möein Surgical Arts today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Moein for your breast lift procedure. He can restore the shapely and attractive appearance of your breasts.

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Breast Lift – Cosmetic Rejuvenation

The breasts are a major part of a woman’s overall physical appearance. The breasts can undergo dramatic changes, whether it is due to aging or experiences like pregnancy. Some women are dissatisfied with the amount their breasts sag. Those looking for a way to rejuvenate their breasts may be ideal candidates for a breast lift.

A breast lift is a procedure that reshapes the form of the breasts and lifts them to a more youthful position. The procedure is a versatile one, and there are several different techniques used depending on the severity of sagging and the patient’s anatomy. After the procedure, patients can generally return to their daily activities within a week.

To learn more about the breast lift, speak with Dr. Babak Moein.

Contact us at our office in Los Angeles to schedule a consultation.

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