Lift or implants for breasts that flatten while lying down?

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8 answers to “Lift or implants for breasts that...”

A: Breast Lift vs Breast Augmentation

By Christopher L. Hess, MD - Fairfax Plastic Surgeon

Larger breasts that aren't "perky" are due to skin tissues that are less elastic and thus have less tone. If the nipple areolar complex is anatomically in the correct location, at or slightly above the inframammary fold (crease), then it's more likely you'll need an augmentation. However,... more

A: Normal breasts will fall to the side when lying down

By Peter E. Johnson, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

The normal or natural breast will fall to the side when lying down, even after a breast lift or mastopexy. When on your back the breast size is minimized by this effect and It has always been one of those rules of thumb which has been passed down, that you can never really tell how big the breast is until the... more

A: Breast lift vs. implants

By Steven Wallach, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Without examining you, it would be difficult to state specifically what would help you. If your breasts are relatively flat and poorly shaped, implant surgeyr may help. If they sag, then a breast lift may help.

A: Lift, implants, both or reduction

By John P. Stratis, MD - Harrisburg Plastic Surgeon

What you are describing could be one of many things. It would be best to be seen by a plastic surgeon and let him evaluate you, you tell him what you feel is the problem, what you would like to see and he can advise you. Indeed, you may just need some reassurance that all is normal.

A: Breast lift

By Bahram Ghaderi, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

It is difficult to give you a complete answer without a consultation. But from what you describe your breasts are reacting appropriately to changes in position. If you have larger breasts, then when you lay down your breasts will go to the sides. This is completely normal. A breast reduction or lift - depends... more

A: Relax, your breasts are normal.

By William B. Rosenblatt, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

You want your breasts to flatten out when you lie down. If they stayed up like two softballs, they would be abnormal and you would not be able to sleep on your stomach. There is nothing wrong with your breasts and you need no surgery.

A: Breast lift and or augmentation

By Sharon Theresa McLaughlin MD - Long Island Plastic Surgeon

A picture would help but if the breasts are not droopy when standing then you do not need a breast lift. All breasts will go out laterally when lying down. If you have the volume which it sounds like you do then an implant will probably not help. Consider a better bra to work with what you have.

A: Need more information

By Kamran Khoobehi, MD - New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

You need to provide more infomation about the size and shape of your breast . The other option would be to get a cosultation by a board certified plastic surgeon.