Breast Implants 3 Years After Breast Lift for Upper Volume?

asked 2 years ago by BB1982 in Miami Beach, FL
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
Question viewed 678 times
Tags: breasts, female, 150-169 lbs, 5 ft 4 in to 5 ft 7 in, 250-299cc

I underwent a breast lift 3 years ago due to 60 lb weight loss. I am satisfied with getting perky, normal-looking breasts. My drooping was really bad, 3rd degree. I now feel I am lacking upper volume on my breasts, and while I do not want a LOT more size, I would like that round, sexy shape women get with implants. I think my nipples are too high now because if I wear anything with cleavage, they peek through (embarassing). I am 5'4 and 150 lbs. I am thinking a 250 cc implant might help. Any opinions?

5 answers to Breast Implants 3 Years After Breast Lift for Upper Volume?

Breast lift and implant for increased breast fullness

One of the biggest limitations with breast lift surgery is producing a fuller "upper pole" of the breast. A breast lift is produced by tightening the bottom of the breast, but this often improves the lower aspect of the breast, but not the top. As a result, I often recommend using an implant to "fill out" the upper half of the breast. Thus, there are possible solutions to help remedy your problems, but you should consult with a plastic surgeon in your area to discuss... more

Vincent P. Marin, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant sizing

Much of the final “look” achieved after breast augmentation surgery depends on several factors: 1. The initial shape, size (volume of breast tissue), symmetry of the patient's breasts. In general, the better the preoperative breast appearance the more likely the breast augmentation “look” will be optimal. 2. The experience/skill level of the surgeon is important in determining the final outcome. For example, the accurate and gentle dissection of... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Implants

The photos are difficult to look at, but the nipples do look like they are pointing upward. This may be because of how they were positioned at the time of your lift or from the implants bottoming out. Hard to say from the photos.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

VIDEO (Click HERE) Breast Implants 3 Years After Breast Lift for Upper Volume

Your implants will likely settle in the lower portions of your breasts and only provide temporary upper pole fullness. You may want to consider fat grafting. see video

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Breast implants after breast lift

BB, Your question brings up a very common scenario. Patients frequently desire the sexy, rounder look that implants can provide when either combined with a breast lift or performed after a breast lift has been done previously. Additionally, you described your nipple position as being too high, commonly referred to as "star gazing nipples" which can certainly be seen after breast lifts or breast reductions especially over time as the tissue inferiorly tends to bottom out,... more

Sean A. Simon, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

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