Breast Implants Q&A

80%

WORTH IT RATING

1,008 Reviews

Ask a Question

View Before and Afters

Average Breast Implants Cost: $6,000

Learn about Breast Implants

4,917 people and 831 doctors are talking about Breast Implants

Get Free Email Updates

Breast Implants and Lift to Achieve Tear Drop Shape?

asked 2 years ago by sweetchildofmine
Latest answer by Steven Wallach, MD
Question viewed 2,413 times
Tags: age 25-34, female, 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in, 400-449cc, breast size, tear drop

I'm 27, no kids. My current breast size is 34FF I'm am 5'7". I want fuller breast shape and bigger but no bigger than 400cc. Will a Periareolar Breast Lift work?

I do not want the more extensive Breast Lift, I don't think I need it ...or do I? I have been looking at the 410 Natrelle or the Silimed Enhance. I think this will give me the fuller tear drop shape I like.

13 answers to Breast Implants and Lift to Achieve Tear Drop Shape?

Breast Lift (mastopexy)

In my opinion, the last thing you need are breast implants. You demonstrate significant breast sagging with asymmetrical large breasts. The ideal operation for you would be a short scar vertical breast lift (Mastopexy). The procedure would render the breasts perkier and fuller, reduce the difference between them and correct the sagging. Adding breast implants will NOT lift the breasts but surely worsen the asymmetry and hasten the sagging. A periareolar breast lift is too limited to correct... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Breast implants and the tear-drop shape

Within the breast there are natural ligaments which control the shape and flow of the breast giving it a tear-drop shape as seen when standing in front of a mirror. The shape or personality of the breast as I sometimes call it is also influenced by the volume and weight of the breast, the laxity of the skin, and the position of the nipple. As you can try yourself at home, the breast shape will flow and shift as you change position. As you lie down the breast moves up and to the side. On... more

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

www.peterejohnsonmd.com

Breast lift and implants

While I do not think a circumareola lift would get you the lift you want, I can not tell from this solitary photos for sure. I am not a big fan of the tear drop shaped implants.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Understanding the need for a breast lift

These photos appear to show a large D. A few things to keep in mind: With a periareolar elliptical incision you could realistically expect 1/2" to 1" of breast lifting. A small implant, 350-400cc will give you enlargement only. And for something you could try on your own, measure from your mid clavicle to your nipple. If the measurement is greater than 24-25cm, then you will need a conventional lift to get the results you're hoping for.

Michael W. Niccole, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Avoid the Doughnut Breast Lift

I am sorry to pick on you, but I think that we need to be honest with each other. You may be overweight. It's difficult to "size" breast implants in bigger gals, especially if they are young and their weight might continue to fluctuate. Your breasts already appear pretty big. Do you really want implants to make them even bigger? Your asymmetry is significant. The breasts are not only different sizes, but they are shaped differently. Periareolar breast lifts (also known as... more

Michael C. Pickart, MD
Ventura Plastic Surgeon

Periareolar breast lift techniques are for a very small group of women...

Hi there- I always advise patients to NOT choose an operation because it is associated with the scar they think they want... Think of it this way- if after surgery your breasts are funny looking, but you have the cute scar you wanted, will you be happy? I doubt it. Much better to have breasts that are beautiful AND have an acceptable scar (and yes this is possible). Periareolar lifts tend to do two very unfavorable things in women with breasts shaped like yours- they cause stretching of the nip more

Armando Soto, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon

www.DrArmandoSoto.com

Numeoous issues with limited breast lift in large breasted individual

A 400 cc implant will easily take you up 2 cup sizes if not more. With that size of an implant you will still retain your tear drop shape. Doing a periareolar lift will do nothing to change the shape of your breast, it will simply reposition the nipple on the breast mound. I predict the main problem will be that you will not like the appearance of your breast within the next 5 years as they will continue to sag due to their size.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Breast Lift and Implant for a teardrop breast

Most patients who choose their operation in relation to what they think they "might" need are often disappointed. You surgery should be based upon what your anatomy dictates in light of your end desire. It appears that you have, like most women, a small asymmetry and sagging breasts that will need more than just a peri-areolar lift to look like you'd prefer. The majority of women want a natural, "tear-drop" shape to the breast, but also want some degree of fullness on... more

Vincent P. Marin, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

You may need a full breast lift

I will tender my opinion here. I think you need a full lift, not the peri-areolar. Just too much to accomplish without the full lift. Plus, the areolas stretch out witht the peri type. With a lift, you will tend to see smaller breasts, so an implant will be needed to end up larger. Again, my opinion, the tear drop shaped implants do not give as perky a result as the round, and the reps say that it is for the "mature" breast and reconstruction. I would look at the round type... more

Scott E. Kasden, MD
Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Smaller breast implants might be acceptable for you

You have some decisions to make. Based on your pic you do not appear to be an FF size. You may have been "measured" and this bra may fit you, but based on volume in the pic you are asymmetrical and look to be a large C/D. Do you really want to be larger? A 400 cc implant in my opinion would be too large and would be out of proportion to your frame. A smaller implant might be acceptable. I think that a periareolar mastopexy would be OK, but , as the left side is lower, you... more

David Shuter, MD
Jupiter Plastic Surgeon

A periareolar lift will not help your particular breast shape

Periareolar lifts have a limited role in breast augmentation. They usually have to be combined with an implant. In your case, an implant with a periareolar lift is likely to not lift you very much, but leave you with larger, saggier breasts. The more extensive lifts, despite the additional scars, would give you a better shape. However, if you do not want these extensive scars you should not have the surgery as it is not possible to predict exactly what your final scar will look like.... more

Francisco Canales, MD
Santa Rosa Plastic Surgeon

Breast lift can get tear drop shape without breast implants.

Hi. You have more sagging on your left breast, so you might need an internal breast lift with a lollipop scar. Women accept these scars very well if they love the shape. You probably should avoid breast implants. Very large breasts stretch your tissues and age very badly.

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast Implants and Lift to achieve tear drop shape

Thanks for the photos. Two things I would recommend is a weight reduction of 10 pounds, and being open to a L-shaped lift. Otherwise yes, it is possible to achieve that result from what you described. Regards.