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How much does a breast lift cost? 4 answers

I'm not talking about adding or taking away anything from my breasts..I just want a lift.  Can someone tell me what is the average price for a...

Sagging breasts: How to perk things up 6 answers

After babies and i guess aging :( my breasts sag more than i'd like. is surgery my only option for getting them perked up again?

Does a breast lift always result in dramatically smaller breasts? 7 answers

I went in for an uplift on my size 36 g breast and have come out a 36 D, i am traumatised by the whole operation and very upset at being so small. I...

Options for reducing breast implant size? 14 answers

I had a breast lift and breast augmentation w/ 375cc implants. I was originally a saggy B but now (7 days post-op) I am mortified at how big they look...

What kind of breast lift leaves the most minimal scars? 16 answers

I'm sort of on the verge of needing a breast lift and wondering if the scars are not worth the trade-off... what kind of incisions or techniques leave...


Do I need a breast lift if I am getting a breast reduction? 21 answers

Do I need to have a combination of both to acheive a lifted breast? Or if I do the breast reduction, will that give me a lift in my breasts?


Uneven nipples after Breast Augmentation and Lift 9 answers

I recently had breast liftand implants (200 cc, 1 cup size bigger, age 26 no kids) 2 weeks ago, and my nipples look like something out of a child's...

How long does a breast lift last? 5 answers

Long wanted to get a breast lift - mastopexy - but worried I'll spend thousands and end up with the same saggy breasts i started with.  Am i...

Does breast lift require augmentation afterwards? 15 answers

I want to get a breast lift.  In my first consultation with a cosmetic surgeon he said my breast may lose 15% of volume because of skin removed....

Is this much pain post-breast lift and augmentation normal? 8 answers

I had a breast lift and augmentation 2 weeks ago under the muscles. On one side, I am having a searing, burning pain in 2 different places. I know...

Can I get a breast lift without huge scars? 7 answers

All of the I have seen on this site show that the women have huge, long scars afterward.  I want a breast lift but I don't want huge scars! Is...

Breast Implants and Breast Lift after pregnancy 13 answers

How long after pregnancy should I wait before I can get breast implants and undergo breast lift?


Do I need a breast lift during implant replacement? 17 answers

I have Saline breast implants that are now ten years old. They were beautifully done and look natural, although the doctor went bigger than I had...

Risk of scarring from a breast lift with a history of keloids? 3 answers

I am interested in having a breast lift. Currently I'm a 34DD, and happy with the fullness and amount of breast tissue that I have. I don't feel that...

Breast Augmentation a year post-Breast Lift? 11 answers

I had a Breast Lift over a year ago while my husband was in Iraq, and was told I won't need a Breast Augmentation. I was a 36DD and am now a 36D, and...

Tightness and discomfort after Breast Augmentation 19 answers

I am 24 days post breast augmentation with mastopexy for the left breast. When I bend down, I still feel pressure or discomfort. Is this normal and...

Will exercise help shrink and lift my breasts? 16 answers

If I do chest exercises and build an underlying muscle will it lift and shrink my breasts, I am a 32D and I hate that they are so big and sag quite a...

Are there non surgical treatment options for sagging breasts? 3 answers

I have sagging boobs and want to know what treatment is available. I don't want to do cosmetic surgery.

Discharge after Breast Lift? 12 answers

I'm four weeks post-op. My breast has been leaking moderately for appprox 3 weeks. Am I lactating, or is this post-op discharge? Should I be worried?

Breast lift - how long do results last? 2 answers

I am almost done with nursing my twins babies (halleluia!).  It has taken quite a toll and I would like to get a breast lift, but I am wondering...

How to tighten loose skin on breasts with and without surgery 9 answers

I lost about 100 pounds naturally and i'm happy about that but now ive noticed that the skin on my breasts is loose is there an exercise that can help...

Brown spots beside Breast Lift scars 5 answers

I had Breast Lift surgery done about 3 months ago. The scars are doing good and I can hardly see them, but I developed some brown spots on the side of...

How much does Breast Lift and Breast Augmentation cost? 4 answers

My breast have always been 'ugly' but after breastfeeding I have finally decided to get a Lift and Augmentation... What is the normal cost and how do...

What is a mastopexy? 4 answers

What does the cosmetic surgery term mastopexy mean?  What type of surgery is a mastopexy (what does it correct)?

Knot under ribcage post-Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift 3 answers

I recently had a full Tummy Tuck, and I also had a mastopexy with augmentation done at the same time, due to 125lb weight loss. Now, I have a knot...

Breast implant replacement with breast lift cost? 3 answers

I have 10-year-old saline breast implants that have become too heavy and started to sag. How much does breast lift and implant replacement usually cost?

Discomfort after breast lift caused by vitamins? 10 answers

I had an anchor type breast lift 2 1/2 months ago. Sometimes there's no discomfort at all, sometimes extreme itching (especially around the nipples)...

Sub-Areolar vs Circumareolar vs SemiAreolar Mastopexy 14 answers

I am considering a Breast Lift and I am researching my options and I'm not sure if understand the difference or the benefits/downsides of these...

When will right implant settle after Breast Augmentation and Lift? 12 answers

I am 3 1/2 months post op from a breast lift and augmentation. My left breast is fabulous but my right one is still very high. I've been massaging but...

How long before Breast Lift and Tummy Tuck stitches dissolve? 6 answers

I had a Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift 2 weeks ago. How long will it take before the stitches dissolve?

Possible to get lift and implants but maintain breast size? 19 answers

I am 23 years old and a 36DD. I had my daughter 6 months ago. My breasts are sagging, but not too bad. I am wanting to get a lift and implants and...

Could I be allergic to my Breast Implants? 12 answers

I got silicone breast implants about 10 days ago and I had a local allergic reaction to the adhesive tegaderm that was over my incision. I now have...

Lower back and abdomen swelling after multiple procedures 6 answers

I had Ultrasonic Liposuction 3 & 1/2 weeks ago in my mid-section, back, arms, and inner thighs. I also had a butt lift, breast reduction, and...

Is there a non-surgical Breast Lift procedure? 13 answers

My breasts are very saggy for my age. I just turned 20, and I was wondering if there is any way to lift them without surgery. I am a 32D.

Shorter recovery time due to fitness level? 7 answers

I'm a 42-year old personal trainer who lifts weights heavily and on a regular basis. I've given birth to and nursed four wonderful children- the...

Will I be happy with a breast lift alone and no implant? 12 answers

 I am a 36 yr old mom of 2, currently a D cup and happy with my size. My beasts are saggy and have lost all upper volume. My nipples don't...


Will breast lift have any effect on pregnancy? 13 answers

I'm 23 years old with no children, but my breasts sag as if I had already given birth. Is it okay for me to have a breast lift even though I am...

Localized muscle pain after Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift 5 answers

Today is my 22nd day post-op from a full Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift. Five days ago, I bent over and seemed to pull something. Right afterwards I felt...

Spiral flap vs. breast implants? 10 answers

More magazine has an story: "New help for 'pancake' breasts, which states women with deflated breasts after pregnancy or weight losss can get an...

Does swollen breast need drainage after augmentation and lift? 11 answers

I had breast lift and breast implants 16 days ago through areolar incision. My right side is great, but my left is still swollen and hurts a bit. Is...

Is it possible to breastfeed after breast lift surgery? 12 answers

I have successfully breastfed 4 children in the past. Two years ago I had a breast lift and augmentation. Now, I am unexpectedly expecting and would...

Laser scar removal after breast lift? 11 answers

I am considering laser to remove my breast lift scars. How long after surgery should I wait?

Is breast lift the only option for sagging breasts? 13 answers

I am considering a breast augmentation. I have always been a decent C cup, but in the last year, I have lost approx. 35 lbs, and it has left my...

Breast Lift and Breast Implants ideal size 9 answers

I'm going to have a breast lift as well as implants. My surgeon suggests 200cc implants while  my current size is 32DD/E, but i lack volume. In...

Enlarged Nipple after Breast Lift 14 answers

I am 21 years old, and I have had a breast lift with breast augmentation four days ago. My recovery has been pretty easy actually, my only concern is...

Breasts too spaced apart after augmentation and lift 9 answers

My breasts were sagging and I was a 34 B so decided to have surgery. It's been 2 weeks since I had Breast Lift and Augmentation (255 cc) combined with...

Recovery time for multiple procedures? 7 answers

I will be having a tummy tuck and with that, they will be fixing a hernia along with implants and a lift.  I have a 3 year old and a 6 month old....

Will I need breast lift with implant downsizing? 10 answers

I had a breast augmentation over a year ago. I was an A cup, and got a moderate silicone 225cc. I'm very petite, so I didn't want to go that big. I...

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I want a breast lift very badly and am looking for an accredited doctor in Chicago.

Breast Lift for tuberous breasts 9 answers

I have been diagnosed with tuberous breasts and it was recommended I get a lift on one side, because one of my nipples hangs lower than the other....

Sagging breasts after breast implant exchange 6 answers

I recently had implant exchange. I also had a capsular contraction in one breast. Before the surgery, my breasts were sloped, but not hanging. After...

Bumps on nipple after breast lift and implants 10 answers

A month after breast lift (w/nipple reconstruction) and

More extensive lift on one breast causing uneven healing? 4 answers

I had breast lift and implants 3 weeks ago. My right breast was bigger before surgery, but surgeon said he would rectify that with the lift and put...

Clothes to wear after Tummy Tuck, Breast augmentation and lift? 1 answer

I'm having a Tummy Tuck, Breast lift and augmentation in a few months. What type of clothes can I wear after? Many people say that because of the...

Revision for keloid scars after Breast Lift? 6 answers

I had a Breast Lift 2 years ago, and the scar is raised and red. What can be done for this scar? Thank you for your time.

Sore, swollen breast after breast implant replacement and lift 6 answers

I had my large breast implants replaced 4 days ago with smaller ones. I also had a breast lift. Today, I lifted too much and probably used my arms...

Drooping nipples after breast lift and implants 11 answers

I just had implants a week ago. I had a circumareolar lift and implants. I wanted my nipples moved, but they don't really seem to be moved. My implant...

Areola scar correction after Breast Augmentation and Lift 4 answers

Are there any procedures like skin grafts for correcting breast augmentation scars? I got implants a year ago, and my doctor did a crescent lift. The...

Dallas Breast Lift and Brazilian Butt Lift Doctor Recommendations

I am thinking of having both Breast Lift and Brazillian Butt Lift done by the same doctor. Can anyone recommend to me a good doctor in Dallas who can...


Should my breast still be this low after Breast Lift? 2 answers

Where should my breast be in relation to my arms. Had Lift 1 month ago, don't sag as much as they did, but told PS I wanted to be able not to wear if...

Lollipop vs Benelli Lift for sagging breasts? 8 answers

I have been advised that I have substantial breast sagging, (26 cm). 3 doctors I saw only recommended Lollipop whereas one surgeon told me I can have...

Advice for breast augmentation redo after pregnancy? 11 answers

I currently have 350 HP breast implants, but I had a baby and the now sag. My nipple is just above the crease and I have about 1-2 inches of breast...

Tummy Tuck before Breast Lift and augmentation? 10 answers

I need Tummy tuck and Breast lift/Breast augmentation after losing a lot of weight. Which procedure is best to have first, Tummy tuck or Breast...

Unsatisfactory results from Breast lift and augmentation 3 answers

I finally had a Breast lift and Breast augmentation this Jan. I have 2 kids, 34, 5'7", 160lbs, 38C prior to surgery. I had 550cc Mentor round,...

Crescent lift with implants to correct mild breast asymmetry? 4 answers

I have mild breast asymmetry, 1 cm to be exact. I have 2 different opinions from 2 different doctors. One wants to do a crescent breast lift with...

Breast lift without breast reduction? 8 answers

I am 18 years old and I am a size 34G (or a DDD). Honestly, I don’t want a reduction. It’s not for "attention", I just feel like...

Silicone implants tightness and high placement 4 answers

I had silicone implants with a breast lift one week ago. I had my 15 year old saline implants removed and a small amount of capsular contraction...

Can horizontal incision after anchor Mastopexy be minimized? 8 answers

Is there any way to minimize the horizontal incision after an anchor style Mastopexy? I'm very unhappy with this scar and I wasn't expecting such a...

When is it safe to sleep on your stomach after breast lift & reduction? 12 answers

I had a breast reduction and lift back in Mid February. And i've always slep on my stomach. Is it okay to do so, after my surgery. If so, when?? Thanks.

How soon after giving birth can I get a breast lift? 12 answers

I have no plans to breastfeed and won't be having another pregnancy.

Is Breast lift for cup size A breasts worth it? 11 answers

Hi, I am a size A and nursed 2 children. My breasts did shrink but during pregnancy and nursing, they grew larger than a DD. Now my size A breasts...

Uneven nipples and breasts after breast lift surgery 2 answers

Will they settle and become more even or is this how they will remain?

Is significant breast pain after augmentation & mastopexy standard? 5 answers

My wife is 8 days postop and is experiencing significant left breast pain. Pain comes and goes and is described as stabbing burning sensation. Drugs...

Is Breast Lift recommended for 40G size breasts? 7 answers

I am 25 years old and have had large, severely sagging, pendulous breasts since puberty. I considered a Breast reduction in the past, but decided...

One operation for downsizing implants and lift? 5 answers

I am currently a 36DD with 425 high profile filled to 480cc's. I had staged breast lift and augmentation. I want to go with much smaller implants and...

Breast Lift for upper breast roundness? 12 answers

Can a breast lift create upper breast roundness, and if not, is there a way to also have an implant without augmenting breast size? I want a round,...

Cellulitis after breast implant replacement and lift 2 answers

I had breast implant replacement and breast lift done a week ago. I have cellulitis in the left breast. It is very painful red and swollen. I don't...

Visible demarcation with breast lift and implants? 15 answers

If a breast lift is done in addition to a breast implant, will there be a visibile demarcation between natural breast and implant?

Crescent mastopexy and Implants for more youthful breasts? 8 answers

I am 21 years old, 130 lbs, no pregnancies. I hate the shape and size of my breasts. I want a more youthful appearance and bigger size but I am scared...

Afraid of splitting incisions after Breast Lift 6 answers

How much time needs to pass to be sure I wont split my incisions after my Breast Lift? I have an anchor-shaped incision. At 8 days post op, the doctor...

Exercise after Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift? 6 answers

It has been 30 days since I had Tummy Tuck and Breast Lift. What types of exercise are safe for me to do?

Does breast feeding deform breast implant shape? 6 answers

If I choose to get breast implants, then a few years later I decide to try to breast feed, would I need to get another surgery, possibly a breast...

Best way to communicate breast surgery expectations? 10 answers

I had breast lift and implants done in 2006 after massive weight loss. I asked to be a perky full C to a small D. I ended up being a not perky 34DD!...

Breast Lift with Auto Augmentation? 9 answers

I am just discovering the 'new' option for enhancing the appearance of sagging breasts. A breast lift combined with an 'auto augmentation' sounds like...

Laser Bra breast lift available on the East Coast? 8 answers

Are there any doctors in the Boston, New York area that have studied with the doctor who created the Stevens laser bra breast lift technique and...

Re-lift only 6 months after first Breast lift? 11 answers

Why would my plastic surgery recommend a re-lift only 6 months after my original Breast lift surgery? Isn't that too soon? Could there be a...

Lifting without reduction for large breasts possible? 9 answers

I have been trying to have my size 38F breast lifted for quite a while now and each surgeon that I have consulted has recommended a Breast reduction....

Breast Lift after Breast Augmentation? 9 answers

I was advised to have a Breast Lift with my augmentation. I am not sure I want to have it done due to scarring, recovery, and increased cost. If I...

Natural looking Breast implants with crescent lift? 2 answers

I'm having a crescent Breast lift and subglandular implants. Which is type of implant is better that would give me a more natural look?

Natural looking breast implants with transaxillary incision? 10 answers

I see many photos of underarm incision for breast implants, and the implant placement looks oddly high and often misplaced. Also, many surgeons won't...

Is Fat grafting necessary for Breast Lift? 10 answers

I am a 28 yr old mom of three. I breast fed all of my children one of them two years! I also lost 30 lbs in 6 months. Since then my usual 34DD breasts...

Pros and cons of Benelli Lift? 2 answers

I am considering a peri-areolar breast lift w/ breast implants and have read various pros (less invasive, less visible scarring) and cons (scar...

Do I need another Breast lift? 6 answers

I had a Breast augmentation with lift a year ago this month. I also had a Breast lift revision this March. I hate how far apart they are and I want to...

Use existing breast implants with breast lift? 3 answers

I already have breast implants and have had them for fourteen years. I am now needing a breast lift. Can I keep exsisting implants and get a lift?

Cost estimate for lifting Breast implants? 9 answers

Can anyone give me an estimation of fee for a Breast lift on 6-year-old cup C Breast implants?

Alabama Breast Lift doctor recommendations 2 answers

Are there any insurance companies that will cover a breast lift in Alabama, specifically, Huntsville, Alabama? Is there a surgeon who does option plans?

How to get rid of areolar wrinkles? 1 answer

I had a Breast lift 18 months ago (doughnut incision). The shape and feel of my breasts are okay, but the surgery left me with deep wrinkles around...

Avoiding vertical Breast Lift scar? 2 answers

I had a consultation today for a breast lift with implant. I really do not want that long verticle scar that accompanies most breast lifts. The...

Breast lift installment payment plan? 5 answers

What happens if you can't fully pay for the Breast lift. Can you make a plan to pay the bill bit by bit till you complete it?

Safe to have Benelli Lift with implant at the same time? 5 answers

My doctor told me that he doesn't feel comfortable doing those Benelli Lift with breast implants at once. He would do one or the other. But what if I...

Skin retraction after breast lift upon breast implant removal 2 answers

I am seeking medical opinions of a breast lift upon removal of implants, without replacement. I have 300cc, textured, anatomical, submuscular saline...

What is the price range of a breast lift? 3 answers

I'm interested in a breast lift but I don't think it's severe enough for insurance to cover it, nor do I want to try and use my insurance for that....

Advice for multiple procedures in Mexico? 3 answers

I am going to have a tummy tuck, breast lift, and breast augmentation done at the same time with a board-certified doctor in Mexico. He says he can...

Is it possible to naturally lift breasts? 2 answers

More detailed, is there a pill or exercises for it? I would like to try natural ways to lift my breast. I'm a size 36C and I find my breasts okay, but...

Breast lift and nipple reduction before or after pregnancy? 2 answers

I am researching about Breast lift (Mastopexy) and Nipple reduction. I have had 2 children, and breast fed both. However, we are contemplating on...

Breast lift with implants to achieve round shape? 2 answers

I need a breast lift, but I also want round breast shape after surgery. Do I need lift and breast implants to achieve this?

How to reduce very dark breast lift scars? 1 answer

I had a breast lift almost 2 years ago, and everything went smoothly except that I am left with vertical scars on each breast. I am Asian, and the...

Will my breasts settle after Breast Lift? 3 answers

I had a breast lift without implants twelve days ago to correct tuberous breasts that had lost almost all shape due to a 70-pound weight loss. They...

One breast lower after breast lift 3 answers

I had breast lift 6 weeks ago, and I noticed that one breast is still lower even after swelling has subsided. My doctor made a but on one breast but...

Wait until after kids for a breast lift? 2 answers

If I don't have kids but would like to, should I wait to do lift?

Breast re-lift 6 months after surgery? 2 answers

I had a Breast augmentation and Breast lift 6 months ago. I need revision surgery on my aereolas, but my PS suggested that he might do a re-lift. Is...

Less invasive alternative to Breast Lift? 4 answers

I have stretch marks, some freckles/brown, spots/wrinkles after having my son, and would like to do something less invasive than Breast Lift.

Left breast swelling more after augmentation and lift 2 answers

I had a breast lift and augmentation, 400cc implants which is what I was before weight loss. Now, I have one high breast and one very low. I'm left...

How is recovery with Tummy tuck and Breast lift? 3 answers

What is the recovery like doing a Tummy tuck and Breast lift at the same time? Should i do them together or two seperate surgeries?

Does Breast lift require Breast implants? 2 answers

After a Breast lift does your breasts look full or does some people require a small Breast implant to make it look full?

Pain and tenderness after Breast lift with implants 4 answers

I had my breasts lifted and augmented in February of last year. I fell pregnant in August and had my son 9 weeks ago. After surgery, all was fine for...

Breast lift paid under medicaid insurance? 3 answers

I have large breast and after having my kids it sag down. When I take my bra off I feel my breast weighting me down. When I have a bra on The weight...

Risks of Twilight sedation for Breast lift and augmentation? 2 answers

I'm a healthy 27 year old. I've been to a consultation with a local Dr. and I'm considering a Breast lift/Breast implants. However, I want to...