Will I Need a Breast Lift? (photo)

I am planning to have breast augmentation in the next month or so and I would like to know if I will need a breast lift. I'm 28 years old with 2 children whom I both breast fed. I had my first child at the age of 16 so I've never had pretty breasts. Do my breast look like they will require a lift in order for the surgery to be successful?

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19 Doctor Answers | Asked by BreezyTX in San Antonio, TX

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Will I Need a Breast Lift?

Nothing beats an in person examination to determine whether a woman seeking breast enlargement might also need a breast lift. A breast lift is usually done for one of these reasons: •elevate the nipple and areola •remove excess skin from the breast (after weight loss, pregnancy, aging) •create or restore symmetry From looking at the pictures, I think that an implant will fill out the excess skin, but that the nipples and areolae are too low and would probably have... more

Will I Need a Breast Lift?

You may need some type of modified lift, but it is dependent upon the size of the implant you choose. If the implant is large enough, you may be able to fill the skin envelope enough so that you would be pleased with the result of the augmentation alone...if not you may need a procedure to reposition your nipples....these are great questions that should be discussed in consult with your BCPS.

Breast lift needed?

Hello. Based on your photos alone, it seems that you have postpartum breast volume loss and deflation. You also have mild grade 2 ptosis (sagging) which appears to be worst on your left, although this may be photo artifact. Regardless, depending on how large you are planning to augment your breasts, there will be a degree of auto-lift associated with the size of your implants. There is a good chance you may not need a lift at all if you use a larger implant.... more

Breast Augmentation / Mastopexy

Although for some women it is obvious whether they need a lift with augmentation or they can have augmentation alone, for many patients this may be somewhat difficult to determine prior to surgery. In those situations I prepare for the possibility of a breast lift but perform the augmentation first and then evaluate the patient to determine if a lift will be beneficial. If so, we go ahead and perform the mastopexy and, if not, then we conclude the procedure. This... more

Breast Augmentation with possible Lift

Based on your pictures, it appears that you have lost some fullness in the upper part of your breasts and your nipples are slightly low. A easy way to determined if you need a breast lift is by doing a "pencil test". You can do this test at home by placing a pen/pencil underneath your breast fold. If the pencil stays in place easily, you are likely a candidate for a lift. You may be able to get away with just the augmentation alone but your nipples will sit low... more

Will I Need a Breast Lift?

Please reconsider doing ONLY an augmentation without a lifting. Seek additional IN PERSON evaluation from boarded PSs in your area.

Breast Lift “Needed”?

Thank you for the question and pictures. Although I cannot give you precise advice without direct examination and a full communication of your goals, I think you will do well with breast augmentation as well as breast lifting. Your pictures demonstrate some degree of breast asymmetry, relatively low sitting breasts on your chest wall, and some “loose” skin of the breasts sitting on the skin of the upper abdomen. As you know, breast lifting involves some degree of tightening... more

Mini Ultimate Breast Lift maximizes lift and projection

The goal of breast surgery is to achieve beautiful breasts that will be long lasting. You are only 28 years old and your breasts are already drooping. If you augment your breasts, the additional mechanical load will accelerate the drooping. In order to avoid future surgery it is best for you to undergo a lift now. Breast implants do not lift the breast tissue, they only augment the volume. I recommend you undergo a breast lift that transposes your breast tissue... more

Breast lift

I definitely feel you need to have a lift at the same time as implants. I would recommend a vertical lift with a lollipop scar. The lift would also be able to deal with your assymetry. Impants alone will leave your breasts too saggy. I don't even think it is a close call.

Breast Lift or Just Implants ?

If you only seek fullness, then breast implants alone could be an option. They will add weight to your breasts, and your breasts will be slightly lower after implants. From your photos, I see that you have a medium amount of breast fold, which is the skin under the breast. Also you have a slight size and shape difference in your breasts. If those issues bother you, then a breast lift will be the best option for you. Your photos remind me of case #4 on my breast lift... more

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BreezyTX 12 Sep 2012

Thanks so much for all of your responses. I apologize for posting pictures with such low quality. I went in for my consultation today and the doctor said that I will not require a lift which is great news!

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