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I'm 20 and Need Breast Lift, Which Technique am I a Candidate for? (photo)

asked 6 months ago by ells88
Latest answer by Charles Virden, MD
Question viewed 985 times
Tags: age 18-24, sagging, candidate, technique

My breast size is 34d, and i think they sag. The length between my nipple to sternal notch is 23.8cm ,and center of nipple to breast fold is 6.7cm. What kind of breast lift will fix my problem and leave the least scaring ?

24 answers to I'm 20 and Need Breast Lift, Which Technique am I a Candidate for? (photo)

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Options for breast lift

You may want to consider a small sub-pectoral implant instead of a lift. The implant could be inserted through an incision in the areola. This approach can improve the gap between your areolas by excising skin medially to pull them in. Otherwise, I believe that a lift is not necessary for you at this present time. Best wishes, Dr. H
Gary M. Horndeski, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.horndeski.com

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Breast lift

Thanks for the question. It is not uncommon for younger women to come in with your questiion and your anatomy. The breast tissue development is relatively low on the chest, but the overall breast shape is youthful with the nipple well above the inframammary fold. A lift will not move your breast tissue higher. If you want a larger breast, an implant will give you more fullness in the upper breast but also bigger in the lower breast. To look good the implant has to be centered behind the... more
Ronald V. DeMars, MD

Portland Plastic Surgeon
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Options for breast lift

I would strongly discourage you from having a breast lift. The photos you posted reveal the nipples to be well above the infra mammary crease, thus avoiding any need for a lift. You do have some loss of volume in the superior pole of the breast and a small implant would fill this in and also rotate the nipples forward, giving the illusion of a lift. If you are happy with your size, then do nothing.
Robert M. Jensen, MD

Medford Plastic Surgeon
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Breast LIft vs. Breast Augmentation.

You absolutely do not need any type of breast lifting. You are one of those rare breast patients who thinks they need a lift when all they really need is volume enhancement. The key observation is that your nipple-areolar complex lies well above the lower breast fold. That is far more important than any type of measurements. Whether your breast augmentation is best done by an implant or fat injections is an interesting set of choices for you.
Barry L. Eppley, MD, DMD

Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon
+2

Pseudoptosis is attractive

You have pseudoptosis, which is where the nipple and areola stay high and the risk of the breast droops a bit below. Most plastic surgeons and non expert observes would agree that in young women that this is attractive. Your breast may change with aging and pregnancy and you may consider an implant or peri areolar or circumvertical lift at that time. For now, enjoy your attractive and scar free breasts with confidence. Best wishes.
Mark D. Wigod, MD

Boise Plastic Surgeon
+1

How about a Fat Transfer

Since I am answeringthis question after 23 other opinions I am going to plant a different seed. I agree strongly that you should NOT do a lift. Many others have suggested a breast implant. I would like to suggest that if you were willing to be evaluated for it, a fat transfer may be appropriate if you wanted to move up a half to as much as one cup size. There are some interesting controversies about this, will the fat last?, what happens if it goes away?Could this alter future mammography?... more
Charles Virden, MD

Reno Plastic Surgeon
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Breast lifting in young patient

You do not need a breast lift at this time. Your nipple areolar complex is in a very youthful position with the nipple position higher than the fold of the breast. A small subpectoral augmentation would help greatly in establishing a more youthful shape for you. A thorough evaluation by a board certified Plastic Surgeon should clarify this for you. Good luck to you. Frank Rieger M.D. Plastic Surgeon Tampa more
Francis (Frank) William Rieger, MD

Tampa Plastic Surgeon
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Breast lifts and good breasts...

It really depends on what you are trying to achieve. As mentioned, you have youthful breasts in terms of the position of your npples but you don't have fullness of the upper poles. If you're happy with your breast size, you would have to decide if the risks of a lift are worth it and will it achieve your goals reliably. If you want to be larger, an implant would probably take care of most of your concerns. You should discuss this in detail with your surgeon... more
Curtis Wong, MD

Redding Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Lifting?

Thank you for the question and picture. Based on your picture breast lifting is not necessary. You may benefit from in-person consultation with well experienced board certified plastic surgeons. Best wishes.
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Breast lift for 20 year old?

Here's some woman-to-woman advice. Do nothing and enjoy your lovely chest while it is still lovely. It won't cost a thing and it won't leave any scars. Now that I am a AARP member (I do like their magazine especially when Bruce Springsteen in on the cover), I wish I had spent much more time in a bikini that I did when I was your age.
Lisa L. Sowder, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

www.sowdermd.com

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Sagging breasts are best treated with a breast lift.

Your photos document that you have low positioned breasts with nipples widely separated. Your breasts are not sagging. If you want to have fuller more rounded breasts then you will need to consider a breast augmentation. Be sure you are involved in the implant selection process because the implant will need to be wide and tall enough so that your breasts will have a more rounded shape and so that your nipples will not be too widely positioned.
Laurie Casas, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Breast lift alternatives

I do not feel that you are a candidate for a breast lift. The location of the breasts and the distances from the nipples to the inframammary crease are within normal limits. You do not have all that much volume in the upper poles of the breasts and a small augment might be a reasonable alternative for you. However, I think that if you are not dissatisfied with the size of the breasts, you are fine.
Robert L. Kraft, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Breast question

From the photos you posted you have a normal, youthful breast shape. You certainly do not need a breast lift. Additionally you may be wearing a D cup but you do not have a D cup breast, appears to be more of a B cup. If you are satisfied with the size of your breasts, you should do nothing. If you are looking for a fuller, rounder breast with improved upper pole fullness and cleavage then a breast augmentation can accomplish those goals. Your best bet is to have a... more
Sean A. Simon, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
+1

Breast lift?

First, I do not believe that you are a "D" cup, and second your breasts are not sagging based upon the photos you posted.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
+1

Breast lift?

Your nipple areola are well above the inframmary fold. No lift needed. Breast augmentation will improve upper pole fullness. Donald R. Nunn MD Atlanta Plastic Surgeon.
Donald Nunn, MD, DDS

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Augmentation will Improve Breast Shape and Position

Hi there- No way do you need a breast lift.... I do think that the shape of your breasts, and the fulness it sounds like you desire, would be improved through placement of a small implant.
Armando Soto, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon

www.DrArmandoSoto.com

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Breast Lift

Few things in plastic surgery can elicit a variance of opinions as can the topic of breast lifting. There are many techniques and options. But as you can see no one thinks that you would need a lift. Breast augmentation alone should give you a very nice result. Just be sure that you consult with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and you will most likely have a very good outcome. Gary Hall,MD
Gary Hall, MD

Kansas City Plastic Surgeon

www.hallmd.com

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I'm 20 and Need Breast Lift, Which Technique am I a Candidate for? (photo)

As you can read we all do not believe you need any type of lifting. If you want fullness than consider Fat Grafts to your breasts with Liposuction.
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Breast augmentation would be a better choice

You have young youthful appearing breasts! If you would like to obtain fuller breasts especially in the upper pole a breast augmentation would be the procedure that would be helpful. Another possibilty would be to reduce your nipple areola size with a peri-areolar incision which may elevate you nipple by very small amount but that would place larger scars then just an augmentation. Wish you good luck
Tal T. Roudner, MD

Coral Gables Plastic Surgeon

www.talroudnerplasticsurgery.com

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No lift needed for you

A breast lift is indicated if the nipple is down at the level of the crease and or is pointing downward. You are not there so the only thing to consider is a breast implant if you want to have more fullness. Implants don't lift you but you really don't need lifting.
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Lift VS Breast Augmentation

Based on your photographs, if anything was to be done, a Breast Augmentation would produce a better looking result than a Breast Lift in your case. If you absolutely feel that you have to have a lift, a periareolar (crescent) lift could elevate the areolar complexes to the ideal positions. Peter A Aldea, MD Memphis Plastic Surgery
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Lift Candidate

First off you don't need a lift. Your nipples are above the level of your breast fold and do not need repositioning. An implant would likely give you the fullness your are seeking. Seek out at least two opinions from experienced board certified plastic surgeons.Good luck!
Marcel Daniels, MD

Long Beach Plastic Surgeon
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Go with a breast augmentation

I think your breasts need augmetation as opposed to a lift. I think you would get a wonderful result by simply going with some implants. You would also get some upper pole filling that I think you may be attributing to "saggy breasts." Above all else, make sure you see a board certified plastic surgeon and try not to go with the lowest bidder necessarily.
Andre Panossian, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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What type of lift should I have?

You do not need an uplift. Your nipples are situated in a natural position and it would look odd if they were lifted. If you would like more fullness in the upper part of your breast, then this would be achieved with a round implant but this would make your breasts bigger. I have to say that you look smaller than a D cup on the photographs and it may be worth being measured for a well fitting bra. Jonathan Staiano
Jonathan J Staiano, MBBS

Birmingham Plastic Surgeon

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