Breast Augmentation - Do I Need a Lift?

I am 22 years old and stand at 5'7", 125lbs. What procedures would you reccommend for me in order to obtain the results below (last two photos)? I was a 34-C cup prior to having my first child and after having the second I dropped to a 34-B, which is my current size. I am at my pre-pregnancy weight. Would I need a lift to reposition my nipple in the middle of my breasts or will an augmentation do that alone? Thank you:)

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7 Doctor Answers | Asked by ashhull in Nampa, ID

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There is an easy test to see if you need a lift.

When I examine someone to determine if they need a lift with their augmentation, i do a special maneuver during the exam. I lift the breast up, so as to see the crease beneath. Then I place one finger in the crease and allow the breast to drop over it. If the nipple resides beneath my "crease finger", we need to lift. It not, it is possible to achieve a good result with an augmentation alone, as long as the size implant selected is large enough to take up... more

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Try BA only first, then lift only if necessary

It is impossible to know with certainty based on the information provided whether a mastopexy is for you. I would consider BA first. If you are happy, then you are done. If after the augmentation, you still think your nipple is too low (or perhaps with stretch your areola is too large for you), then you could consider a lift, either around the areola only, or a lollipop scar type lift, whatever is necessary. You can't get into trouble for something you don't... more

Breast Augmentation- Do I need a Breast Lift, also?

There is a misconception about the lifting effects of breast augmentation. although breast augmentation make the breasts purkier they do not lift breasts. Therefore, if your breasts sag as a result of pregnancy or aging then you might have to consider a breast lift along with breast implants in order to get a more natural and youthful result.

When is a Lift needed for Breast Augmentation

Dear ashhull - it depends on many factors the most important of which is what type of result you are looking for. From the photos I would probably not recommend a lift for you but put in some rather substantial implants, which at your height would be well tolerated and look very proportional.

Breast Augmentation with uplift

Dear Ashhull - thank you for posting your Q and photos. I do not think you will need an uplift. Your Plastic surgeon will need to assess your measurements to select the right size implant and projection to fill out your deflated breasts. 2 important measurements are critical to deciding if a lift is necessary - 1. the distance from the nipple to the crease, 2 the thickness of breast tissue under the areola. This will determine if a moderate or high projection implant... more

Breast Augmentation, Breast Enlargement, Breast Implants

Its helpful to look at a photo but seeing you in person and being able to measure your chest wall and breasts is best. You may need to have some skin removed or tightened in order to achieve the results you want.

Aug vs Pexy

Based on your photos, you would be a good candidate for an augmentation alone, however, it would not center your nipple like the third photo you submitted. However, the procedure could be performed through an armpit incision leaving no scar on your breast. On the other hand, if you absolutely wanted your nipple higher, a lift and an augmentation could be performed. The key is choosing the correct procedure is balancing your desire for a certain look and what resultant scars would be... more