Disclaimer:
The purpose of this page is NOT to publicly shame. Rather, if you are considering breast surgery for the first time, this may help define your objectives.
If you think you may have an unsatisfactory result from previous surgery, you are not alone. I may be able to help you.
As you peruse these photos, understand rarely will I reveal my personal tastes in breast shape and cup size. What I will tell you is whether your goals are achievable and safe. I will tell you if I believe you already have a beautiful result or have a deformity which could be improved. I will tell you if there is a problem and what can possibly be done to fix it. I will rarely say you should select a different size of implant... unless safety is a concern. That you will decide following a lengthy consultation, typically by trying on many different implants in the privacy of our office. As with any elective cosmetic surgery, realistic expectations are paramount for this to be a rewarding experience.
I am selective on whom I operate and will not hesitate to refer you elsewhere if that is in your best interest. I only agree to operate, when I am convinced I can deliver the best results. If you're not happy, I am not happy.
Every patient I operate, regardless of station in life, is treated with complete respect and anonymity.
I am not revealing whether any of these Red Carpet women have sought my professional services; or what, if any, plastic surgery they may have had. All of these images are in the public domain.
- John Baeke, M.D.
RC 29
Macromastia. Not sure if this young girl is proud or unhappy. Yes, I perform breast reductions as well. Some women might be envious, but to most this is way too much of a good thing. Besides the nightmare of finding proper fitting clothing, breasts of this size cause back pain, shoulder grooving and a constant sweating, infected rash beneath the breasts. Insurance typically pays to have such breasts reduced.
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RC 6
Side Boob. Again, to get the full side boob, typically requires a larger/wider (i.e. heavier) implant, which over time may cause the breast skin to stretch and fall. Fair skinned women (e.g. North Atlantic descent) are more at risk for this as their skin is thinner. The model in the photo must know this as she is wearing some support.
RC 7 & 24
"Symmastia" is a complication I hope none of my patients ever experience, as it is quite difficult to correct. (In my opinion) beautiful cleavage is when both breasts touch or "kiss" at the body of the breast, but not at the base, directly atop the breastbone. Only millimeters of over dissection by the surgeon can separate beautifully tight cleavage from unsightly symmastia. The women in these 2 photos seems to have a slight degree of symmastia, which I would not advise correcting. In markedly severe cases, there can actually be a communication between the breasts where the right and left implants actually touch under the skin. In such a case, there is no cleavage, and surgery is the only option to correct. Some wags call this the "unna boob". Again, the women in these photos have the mildest degree of symmastia.
RC 8
Ptosis. The medical term for a fallen breast is "ptosis", pronounced toe•sis. In this photo, the patient's right breast is mildly ptotic; while the opposite breast has an adhesive bandage under her t-shirt lifting her breast. Many believe a small amount of ptosis gives a natural look. More severe degrees of ptosis ("ball in a sock") require a surgical procedure called a breast lift or mastopexy.
RC 9
Complications. My heart breaks for this starlet, but fortunately she does not seem too bothered by what seems to be a poor surgical outcome. This dramatic asymmetry (i.e. right ≠ left) was likely caused by the implant pocket (on patient's left) extending below the lower attachment of the breast to the chest wall (infra mammary fold). Some surgeons will cut through this critical structure as a method of correcting ptosis ("droopy" breast), but that is usually il-advised. Whatever the issue, this problem can be corrected.
RC 11
Pseudo-ptosis. This woman has the classic case of "pseudo-ptosis" or "glandular ptosis". With plain ptosis, both the nipple & breast have fallen, with the nipple often pointing toward the ground. In pseudo-ptosis, the nipples are actually in the proper position relative to the chest; only the lower breast mound has fallen beneath the nipple, as you see here. In other words, there is too much breast below the nipple. Unfortunately, even the bustier-top this celeb is wearing is unable to correct this problem. Though rather uncommon, pseudo-ptosis is nearly always seen in women who have had prior breast surgery. Fortunately, the surgical fix is relatively straightforward.
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