Breast Augmentation

I decided to consult a surgeon and explained what I wanted. I used to be a 36C, lost weight and now am a 34ddd/36 small c. The surgeon suggested 400ccs, I am slightly sagging and I told him I did not want a lift. I want to know if I do even 425cc will my breast perk up some and give me my cleavage back? he also suggested a sub-glandular placement using mentor gel implants. I want a slight bigger bust, according to them if I do the 400cc I will be at 36DD. What do you recommend?

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15 Doctor Answers | Asked by hmena in Rhode Island

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Breast Augmentation

Despite your description, without photos I find myself unable to provide any specific answer to your questions. Even with photos, many of the issues here are far better answered in the setting of an in person consultation. When choosing implant size I find it more useful to patients try on implants rather than use cup size as guidance. As you can tell from your own sizing, the difference between a 34 and 36 band is three cup sizes for you. All the best. more

Breast augmentation

If you have ptosis then a lift is necessary. If you have pseudo ptosis then only implant will solve your problems. Either way your volume will be increased

Breast lifts

I am not one who believes that simple implant placement provides any lift for the breast. If you need a lift but just have implants, you might be happy with the result as long as you realize the nipples will be a little on the low side.

Lift vs large implants

I agree with Dr. Hhorowitz. If you need a lift, then do the lift. Placing a large implant with the hope it will make the nipples appear higher will fail you on both accounts. The shaped implants can actually raise the nipple slightly if your nipple postion only needs to rise a small amount and may preclude the need for a formal lift.

Implants and a Lift

I would pick the implant that you want using sizers in the office. In general, one cup size increase occurs with every 200 cc or 250 cc. Therefore, a two cup size change may occur with 400 cc. With regard to a lift, pictures would be necessary to give any type of clarity. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Lift , mastopexy or augmentation

In my experience. using implants to lift the breasts usually results in larger sagging breasts. sometimes breasts deflate with weith loss and the nipple stays in a good location for implant alone. this is unusual.

Breast Augmentation and Ideal Implant Size

When choosing the ideal implant size and shape for a breast augmentation several factors need to be taken into consideration. These include the patients present breast and chest size, the amount of elasticity in the skin and muscle, as well as the amount of breast and/or nipple sagging. Although you have given a good description of yourself, only after a physical exam could a plastic surgeon recommend an appropriate size implant in your individual case. Be certain to ask... more

Will implants eliminate need for lift?

I agree with Dr. Pound. Really, the breast lift is a great operation that we love and hate. We love the power of it to restore the breast to a perkier shape, with improved symmetry, but we hate the scars. My opinion is, if you need a lift, you need a lift. Placing an implant above the muscle does not give a lift. Above the muscle affords less support than below, and therefore, the tissues will tend to sag more and more quickly than below the muscle. While... more

Implants won't lift

Without photos and measurements it is hard to comment but it safe to say that an implant alone will not lift the breast. In some cases, if an implant is placed and then breast position is too low then it will look strange. The breast will almost be falling off the implant. The decision to lift is based largely on where the nipple position is relative to the crease at the bottom of the breast. Hopefully you can find a Board Certified surgeon in your area that can explain this. There are some... more

Breast augmentation

A breast implant is designed to add volume to the breast. It does nothing to lift or shape the breast other than to restore the volume that you lost during your pregnancy. If you are sagging now then adding a breast implant will make you fuller but still sagging. If you are sagging enough that your doctor is suggesting sub-glandular placement of your implants then perhaps you would be a better candidate for a breast lift. I know that is not your first choice but it... more