Breast implant type with lift for upper pole fullness?

I need a breast lift and am concerned about the type of breast implant I should have. I am a full C and have laxity from weight loss. I only want to increase the cup size to a D but want the upper pole to be full and firm. I know that I will need by diameter measured first, but I wonder, what is the best implant type I should have to achieve a fuller upper pole?

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A: Breast augmentation and upper pole fullness

Ricardo A. Meade, MD

This is an interesting question since you have lost some weight in the breast causing it to sag but it's still a C. Unfortunately, no matter how many people blog about this subject we could all be talking about a different thing. Your board certified plastic surgeon must evaluate you and see what his thoughts... more

A: Breast Implant and Upper Pole

Farbod Esmailian, MD

I have to say first that you need to discuss all this with your plastic surgery and let him or her decide on the implant that works well for your body and desires. The definition of upper pole can be very varied.  But in general the wider the implant the more cleavage you get and the fuller the breast is... more

A: The type of implant you cshould choose depends on the width of your breast

W. Tracy Hankins, MD

You should choose an implant which will give you enough width to achieve medial fullness or "cleavage".  From what you describe, I would usually choose the moderate plus, given the fact that you don't want to be that much bigger and your breast, having been large is proably fairly wide. ... more

A: What is the best Breast implant type with lift for upper pole fullness?

Ricardo Rodriguez, MD

 There are two issues here.  The first is the type of implant to use for a lift. I have a preference for high profile implants because the higher projection of the implant helps pick up the slack of skin on the lower pole of the breast. Whereas the diameter of the implant is important, I think... more

A: Breast lift is critical issue

Bahram Ghaderi, MD

If you have had significant weight loss are still a C cup and need a lift, the breast lift procedure is the critical part of your surgery. You may need to separate the breast lift surgery from the implant surgery to get the optimal outcome. It is difficult to achieve long term upper pole fullness with a large... more

A: Upper pole fullness and implants

Richard P. Rand, MD

 You are correct that the base diameter is critical.  The profile of the implant will determine how much fullness you get in the upper pole.  Moderate looks the more natural, moderate plus has some extra push up look, and the high profile is the most dramatic potentially least natural look.

A: Upper pole fullness is in the eye of the beholder

John E. Gross, MD

The reason you may see so many different opinions posted is because upper pole fullness is such a "relative" term.  In general a higher profile implant will, by definition have more fullness(projection) than a moderate profile implant. Expectations are critically important. In patients with a... more

A: Upper pole fullness with lift/augmentation

Theodore Katz, MD

As surgeons we like to show our best results and emphasize the positive aspects of procedures, but in fairness it is important we also tell patients what to expect in the long run.  At first you probably will have good upper pole fullness, and maybe some firmness, but this will be short lived as the... more

A: A breast implant and breast lift will never give you upper fullness

Steven Teitelbaum, MD

I have never been able to achieve - nor have I seen any other surgeon show long term photos of good upper pole fullness and firmness in any patient who has needed a lift/augmentation after significant weight loss.  The skin is usually damaged and has lost its elasticity.  Though early photos may show... more

A: The best implant for you depends on your dimensions

Michael C. Edwards, MD

We would need to be able to examine you and take measurements to best determine the right implant for you. I feel that a moderate profile implant provides a more natural look although I have obtained natural-appearing breasts with high profile implants as well. Schedule a consultation with a... more

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