Breast Lift alternative for large breasts?

I am 5'6" approximately 168 pounds, my breasts are large (about 36 DD), they are fairly full, but due to the heaviness, I have ptosis. I am not interested in a breast reduction.

Originally, I had wanted a Breast lift but am uncomfortable with the amount of scarring. (Anchor incision, especially since my stomach will be scarred up after my Tummy Tuck) A relative had suggested that Breast implants might perk me up but I don't know if that is possible or wise. Your advice is appreciated.

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A: Breast lift alternatives.

George J. Beraka, MD

Hi! 1)  You are already very big.  I think breast implants are not a good idea. 2)  I personally would not do a breast lift on you unless you agreed to a small reduction.  Breasts this large are just too heavy and will sag again, and they will not age well. 3)  The good news is that... more

A: Breast Lift alternative for large breasts?

Peter A. Aldea, MD

Dear Ch3ryl, Regarding - "they are fairly full, but due to the heaviness, I have ptosis". The appearance of the breasts is at its most basic a inverse relationship between Breast Fill and weight and the Breast skin envelope; If the skin envelope is unchanged and the fill increases, the... more

A: Breast Lifting

Trevor M. Born, MD

Dear Ch3ryl You ask a very good question!  The breast implants will make you breast even larger and probably more ptotic.  The Breast lift is a good procedure - with good deep layer support the scars should be minimal. With Warm Regards, Trevor M Born MD

A: Implants for a DD?? You must be kidding...

Steven Teitelbaum, MD

The purpose of breast implants is to make breasts larger.  In some cases, the process of filling up an empty breast appears to perk it up, but that is not the primary purpose of a breast implant. And there is no way ANY breast implant can lift up a DD breast. Further, since you describe your breasts as... more

A: Lift without implants

Steven H. Schuster, MD

Dear Ch3ryl I would not recommend implants unless you wanted to be extremely large and probably droopy. I would recommend a lift and possibly even a small reduction to give you a perkier breast. Depending on you size shape etc. I am often able to reposition your own breast tissue to auto - augment the upper... more

A: I would not use an implant.

Lisa B. Cassileth, MD

There are techniques for breast lift that work better for a larger breast. I like to take a wedge of the extra tissue hanging on the bottom of the breast and use it to "auto-augment" the breast, basically tucking it up under the breast and making it look like an implant. If you have a lot of sagging,... more

A: Breast Implants Will Add Weight and Size to a Large Breast

John LoMonaco, MD

Your first statement was you are a DD cup and large, albeit saggy.  Implants will possibly give you some more upper pole fullness but will add even more weight to your breast, and promote more ptosis over time. I offer patients such as yourself a LeJour breast lift using a lollipop scar, and re-arrange... more

A: Bigger + Saggier

William B. Rosenblatt, MD

Sounds like you need a breast reduction - if your breasts are that large, usually only a lift will re sag in no time.  Implants will make you bigger and y ou will sag faster.

A: Breast lift with minimal scarring

Matthew Schulman, MD

It seems that you want to have a breast lift performed, but do not want any reduction in your breast size. This can be achieved with a breast lift. Scarring is a common concern with any surgery. Specifically in regards to a breast lift, many women do not like the scar that goes across beneath the breast... more

A: How to lift large breasts with minimal scars?

Karen M. Horton, MD

For women with large breasts seeking a lift, the options are to insert a breast implant, perform a breast lift surgery, or employ a combination of these procedures. Breast augmentation is a personal decision some women choose to make during their lifetimes. A breast augmentation will increase the size of the... more

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