The "pencil test"

jennc · 10-29-2009, 03:32 PM

Good afternoon Dr. Hueneke,

I was wondering what your opinion was on the "pencil test", where a breast is considered saggy if you are able to hold a pencil in your crease and have it stay once your hands are no longer supporting it.

I ask this because I had a breast augmentation in March 2008 (480cc saline, smooth/round, complete submuscular). My left breast dropped much quicker than my right, the implant is much more palpable, and rippling is very visible on the outside edge. In my opinion, it does not have a nice shape and does not sit high enough on my chest. I am able to hold a few pencils in my crease! LOL! My PS is 6 hours away and we have communicated through email, but through the pics I have sent him, he seems to see no problem. My right has never dropped completely, and all that he suggests is lowering that one to match the left. My suggestion of a lift was disregarded.

I visited another surgeon about 3 hours away, who suggested a full anchor lift on both of my breasts to get them how I'd prefer them. I'd just like to have a nice slope that doesn't start INCHES down from my armpit, and a roundness to the bottom of the breast, so I can go braless if I'd like without looking like I need support.

I have included a few photos if you wouldn't mind taking a look, as your opinion would be very much appreciated. Thanks for your time!

Before:

Around 1 year:

Right:

Left:

Dr.Hueneke · 11-09-2009, 08:08 PM

are these high profile?

jennc · 11-12-2009, 09:33 AM

No sir. They're plain old round mod profiles.

Dr.Hueneke · 11-12-2009, 08:39 PM

Overall, they look pretty good. A donut lift with a larger implant may be enough to help. You have a long torso and the implant location appears to be reasonable. It is hard to tell without seeing you in person.

jennc · 11-13-2009, 09:08 AM

Thank you Dr. Hueneke,

You know my surgeon did recommend larger implants to get the upper pole I desire, I'm just so hesitant to go even larger. Girls talk about clothes making their breasts disappear, but I seem to look GIGANTIC in a tee shirt, while I'm fine with the size naked. Thanks so much for taking the time to take a look for me!

10-29-2009, 03:32 PM	#1
jennc Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 72 Thanks: 71 Thanked 20 Times in 18 Posts	The "pencil test" Good afternoon Dr. Hueneke, I was wondering what your opinion was on the "pencil test", where a breast is considered saggy if you are able to hold a pencil in your crease and have it stay once your hands are no longer supporting it. I ask this because I had a breast augmentation in March 2008 (480cc saline, smooth/round, complete submuscular). My left breast dropped much quicker than my right, the implant is much more palpable, and rippling is very visible on the outside edge. In my opinion, it does not have a nice shape and does not sit high enough on my chest. I am able to hold a few pencils in my crease! LOL! My PS is 6 hours away and we have communicated through email, but through the pics I have sent him, he seems to see no problem. My right has never dropped completely, and all that he suggests is lowering that one to match the left. My suggestion of a lift was disregarded. I visited another surgeon about 3 hours away, who suggested a full anchor lift on both of my breasts to get them how I'd prefer them. I'd just like to have a nice slope that doesn't start INCHES down from my armpit, and a roundness to the bottom of the breast, so I can go braless if I'd like without looking like I need support. I have included a few photos if you wouldn't mind taking a look, as your opinion would be very much appreciated. Thanks for your time! Before: Around 1 year: Right: Left: __________________ Friend requests will not be accepted without a short comment/message to go with it as to why you'd like to add me. Thanks!

11-09-2009, 08:08 PM	#2
Dr.Hueneke Certified by the ABPS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nashville, Tennessee Posts: 220 Thanks: 0 Thanked 159 Times in 93 Posts	are these high profile? __________________ Michael Hueneke, M.D. Nashville, TN www.yournashvilleplasticsurgeon.com www.plasticsurgeryaffiliates.medem.com

11-12-2009, 09:33 AM	#3
jennc Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 72 Thanks: 71 Thanked 20 Times in 18 Posts	No sir. They're plain old round mod profiles. __________________ Friend requests will not be accepted without a short comment/message to go with it as to why you'd like to add me. Thanks!

11-12-2009, 08:39 PM	#4
Dr.Hueneke Certified by the ABPS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Nashville, Tennessee Posts: 220 Thanks: 0 Thanked 159 Times in 93 Posts	Overall, they look pretty good. A donut lift with a larger implant may be enough to help. You have a long torso and the implant location appears to be reasonable. It is hard to tell without seeing you in person. __________________ Michael Hueneke, M.D. Nashville, TN www.yournashvilleplasticsurgeon.com www.plasticsurgeryaffiliates.medem.com

11-13-2009, 09:08 AM	#5
jennc Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 72 Thanks: 71 Thanked 20 Times in 18 Posts	Thank you Dr. Hueneke, You know my surgeon did recommend larger implants to get the upper pole I desire, I'm just so hesitant to go even larger. Girls talk about clothes making their breasts disappear, but I seem to look GIGANTIC in a tee shirt, while I'm fine with the size naked. Thanks so much for taking the time to take a look for me! __________________ Friend requests will not be accepted without a short comment/message to go with it as to why you'd like to add me. Thanks!

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