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 67
Please don't do this.
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RC 48 & 49
Women can lose significant breast glandular and fatty tissue (typically following pregnancy, weight loss or aging) but the breast skin may not shrink around the smaller breast. Often this leaves the woman with saggy breasts. I use the analogy of a woman with B cup breasts only wearing a D cup bra (the skin). In my opinion this woman does not necessarily need larger cup-size breasts, only perkier. Women who are happy with their natural cup size when wearing a bra, but just don't like the droopy shape when braless should consider a simple breast lift (mastopexy).
RC 53
Again... Why oh why? In what appears a fresh scar on her breasts, this lady's choice of evening attire is a bit curious.
RC 59
Ladies. If you are embarrassed with inverted nipples, don't do this. There is a better way to cure the problem. The good news is, I can provide you a simple surgical fix.
RC 60
Placing implants in a body-builder is risky, for several reasons. For starters, their pectoral muscle is typically quite thick, and the overlying skin quite thin. Such women deserve very careful planning and realistic expectations to get a good result. Their competitive career is on the line.
RC 61
At least she is smiling. This lady obviously has breast implants. Her right breast may or may not have a postoperative hematoma (bleeding around the implant) but this is how that would look. More likely, she has a severe capsular contracture (abnormal formation of scar tissue around the implant). Either way, if the goal was to give her natural appearing breasts, that did not happen. The good news is, a problem like this has a very high chance of success, with the proper corrective operation. Hopefully, today she is happy with 2 symmetrical breasts.
RC 62
This is the classic look of saline implant wrinkles. Assuming indeed that is what she has, she is a walking advertisement for silicone implants. Her best and simplest fix would simply be to switch saline for silicone implants (with some pocket work too).