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Can I Get Breast Implants to DD Without Getting a Breast Lift?

I was wondering if I could just get implants without getting a lift? I had my son about 7 months ago.I am looking to go bigger to a DD, but I am not sure if the implants would make my breasts sag or if the implants wouldn't look right without a lift.

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16 Doctor Answers | Asked by christina44 in New Jersey

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The question of a Breast Lift could only be answered by examination

Hi there- I will respectfully disagree with my colleagues... I do not believe that answering your question is possible without performance of an in-person examination. This is because appropriate measurements of your skin elasticity, the location and strength of your infra-mammary fold (the crease under your breasts), and the density of your breast tissue would all be mitigating factors in the decision making process for you and in the recommendation I would make for you. It is possible you coul more

Breast implants can be done without breast lift.

Hi. 1) Here is something I have learned after twenty years: If women love the new shape and size of their breasts, they will accept some scars with no problem and see it as a great trade-off. But if women do not like the new shape and size, they will be miserable even if there are no scars. So do not let your decision about a breast lift be driven by fear of scars (they fade a lot, anyway). 2) You are really borderline. Your breasts are lifted when you raise your arms, so you really... more

Breast implants without lifts when you need a lift

Clearly from your photo with your arms down your breasts would benefit from a lift. You do not have to do one, it is your choice. But without a lift, an implant will make you look matronly with breasts drooping off the end of the implants. Below the muscle implants will give you a "Snoopy nose" deformity and above the muscle implants will give you a "ball in sock" look. Try to give consideration to the lift you need,

Breast Augmentation with or without a Lift (Mastopexy)

You have moderate breast sagging with breast asymmetry (your right breast appears larger and droopier than the left). Breast implants ONLY- will MINIMALLY perk up the breasts, if at all- will definitely make the breasts sag faster- will increase the asymmetry between the breasts I think a Hall-Findlay short scar Breast Lift (Mastopexy) will lift the breasts and make them perky. A minor reduction on the right will reduce the asymmetry. If you absolutely want an increased breast volume and are... more

Breast enlargement/augmentation and Mastopexy (Breast lift)

Yes, you can have just implants without a lift. Implants just take your shape and project it forward-they neither uplift or drop your breasts. However, in your photo, your nipples sit lower on your breast so I feel you would benefit from a peri-areolar uplift as well. see video

I would recommend a minor lift

As said, from your photos alone, it's tough to be sure, but from what I can see, I would recommend subpectoral implants with at least a crescent lift (scar around the top half of your nipple) or a circum-areolar lift with the scar all the way around the areola. The implant size will also play a part in how much skin will need to be removed. These things are all better discussed with your surgeon in person. Good Luck

Breast implants with or without a lift

It is difficult to tell from your photo exactly what you would need. The photos was taken on a funny angle. You probably would have a ncie result from either an implant alone or combined with a slight lift of the areola as well.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast implant without a lift

You most likely can get a breast implant without a lift. you will need to be examined to know for sure and you probably should have a high profile implant to help lift the breast better. You may also need a dual plane technique which allows the breast to fill your sagging lower breast tissue. Your breasts will be perkier and look better with a lift however.

When is a breast lift needed?

It is hard to say based on your photos, so I am assuming worse case scenario. If, and only examination will determine this, you need a lift, I think a donut lift (the scar is around your areola only) with an appropriate sized implant will give you a good result. The most common mistake patients make is to rely on a large implant in order to avoid a lift. Long term, the weight of the implant will stretch and sag your breast skin, leading to a more involved lift (with more scarring) than... more

Breast implants with or without lift

It is most likely that you will get your best results with a small lift/reduction with implants. The size of your existing breasts makes them more prone to recurrent sagging over the long term.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD

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Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Lift vs No lift

My first inclination is that you would need a lift in addition to implants. I am of the opinion that will give you the best result. This does not mean other surgeons may not perform a lift if you are willing to accept some things. Meaning the size of your right breast is larger and will remain larger after placement of implants as well as the nipple will remain lower when compared to the left breast. Additionally, the breast shape in the case of implants only will... more

Breast augmentation without a breast lift can be wonderful

The question concerning a lift with breast augmentation, or implants alone is a very common one. If the nipple is at the level of the fold or above, breast augmentation will tend to lift the nipple a bit, and breast lift can be considered an option. If the nipple is below the fold, the implant will push the nipple lower and my vote would be for the lift. Still, the scar from the breast lift would have to be an acceptable trade-off, and based on your photo and desire for a full DD-cup size,... more

To have a breast lift or not with implants

Christina, You do have laxity of your breasts as well as some asymmetry. In addition realize that the photo you submitted your arms are elevated which actually lifts the breasts a bit which can make them look less saggy than they are. I can tell you in my hands, it appears that you would best benefit from a breast lift with implants. The larger the implant you choose will also place stress on your tissues so without a lift your breasts will sag more. This is just an opinion of one plastic... more

Breast augmentation +/- lift

This is hard to gauge accurately without the benefit of an examination, and also because your arms are giving your breasts a little lift in your photo. I suspect however that you will get a better result with a small lift, either just around the areola or with a vertical incision as well. The trade-off with a lift of course is the need for more incisions, but with the weight of the implants your results would be better. Good luck, /nsn.

Breast Implants without Lift

It is difficult to assess your nipple location in the anterior view only and is therefore difficult to tell if you also would benefit from a lift as well as an augmentation. My guess is that you would. You should obtain a consultation with a BC plastic surgeon to discuss your options.

Breast implants without lift

This is a tough one. I suspect that with your arms down you will have moderate breast ptosis. True, if you put a large enough implant in, then you do get a lifting effect, but it all depends on what you will be happy with. I recommend going in to see a board-certified plastic surgeon for specific recommendations. Nothing beats a physical exam and a one-on-one consultation! Good luck!