Breast Lift with Implants

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Breast Lift with Breast Implants?

Whether or not you will benefit from breast implants as well as breast lifting will depend on your specific goals. In my practice, I like to use the patient's "goal" pictures to aid in communication. Generally speaking, if a patient communicates that she is looking for larger/fuller breasts that is likely that breast implants will be helpful. On the other hand, if she is looking to raise the position of the breasts on the chest wall, then breast... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

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If you want more volume or do not have a lot of volume in your breasts, you may want to add an implant to yoru lfit procedure.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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Whether or not to have implants at the time of your breast lift depends on multiple factors

Hi there- Obviously your goal for size of your breasts should be considered, but what may not be so obvious is your ideal breast shape... If you are displeased with a flat or sloping appearance in the upper portion of your breasts, and would like to have fulness in this area, an operation that involves an implant is more likely to achieve your goals.

Armando Soto, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon

www.DrArmandoSoto.com

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Do you need implants with a breast lift?

It is usually best to first ask the question, "what is it about your breasts that you would like to improve?". I like to begin with a discussion of 3 important considerations: location,shape, and projection/size. If the location of your breasts bothers you (does your nipple areola fall below most of your breast tissue), then a breast lift is appropriate. However issues related to shape and projection are difficult to address with simply a breast lift. If shape or projection are... more

Nick Masri, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

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Breast lift with or without breast augmentation

Depending on the current size of your breasts and quality of the skin, your plastic surgeon may recommend the use of implants in conjunction with a breast lift. Generally a breast lift bring the breast gland and nipple from a sagging position into a more elevated natural position. A breast implant can be added to enlarge the entire breast as well as the upper pole, something you may or may not be looking for. In Jacksonville, breast augmentation is individualized for every patient's... more

Ankit Desai, MD
Jacksonville Plastic Surgeon

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Implant or no Implant

Well the answer depends on the desires of the woman. A breast lift will make the breast more perky but make the breasts somewhat small. Most women obviously want the perky look but not the expense of size so implants are used.

Earl Stephenson Jr., MD, DDS
Atlanta Plastic Surgeon

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Lifting breasts and augmenting them

In general, if a breast is not too low (ptotic) it will not benefit from a lift procedure (mastopexy). The scars required aren't worth it and it will not be lifted very much or kept from sagging back. In my experience, a breast is too low or saggy for an implant (augmentation) if the nipple is more than two centimeters below the level of the crease behind/below the breast (inframammary crease) in the upright position. In that case a mastopexy is worth it and really the only option. Breast... more

Scott L. Replogle, MD
Denver Plastic Surgeon

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Breast lift combined with breast augmentation

Great question! In general, if you have large breasts, then a breast augmentation will only add extra weight to your breasts, eventually stretching the skin and you will be back to where you started. The main purpose of an implant is to give fullness in the upper portion of the breast and to give the breast skin a "framework" to drape over. If you are an A or B cup with loose skin and your nipples are too low, then a breast lift with an implant is an excellent way to go!... more

Michael A. Jazayeri, MD
Santa Ana Plastic Surgeon

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Breast Lift with or without Implants

As many women age their breasts can begin to sag. This is due to many things such as changes in hormones, pregnancy with or without breast feeding or weight changes. One of the most common problems associated with this sagging or ptosis is loss of upper pole fullness or the area between the collarbone and the breast. Unless the breasts are relatively large and the ptosis long then it's likely that there won't be enough breast tissue elevated to the upper pole after the... more

Christopher L. Hess, MD
Fairfax Plastic Surgeon

www.hessplasticsurgery.com

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Breast lift with or without implants

A consultation with your doctor is the best way to figure out what procedure(s) is best for your body and will mesh well with your desires and expectations. There are a lot of variables such as the amount of sagging in your breasts, the volume of your breasts and the tissue makeup of your breasts that will be taken into account by your surgeon. Generally speaking, If you are currently happy with the volume of your breasts, a lift only might be for you. If you'd like to add volume as well as... more

Deason Dunagan, MD
Huntsville Plastic Surgeon

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Breast lift with or without augmentation?

To perk up a drooping breast, your surgeon will remove excess skin, reposition the nipple, and redrape and tighten the remaining skin to support the breast. The areola may also be reduced in size. A mastopexy (breast lift) raises droopy breasts from one to several inches and excess skin is removed. If you're sagging or asymmetrical, and are looking for perkiness, you'll need a lift--or, if you also want more volume, a lift and implants. When women with saggy breasts want to go bigger, I... more

Michelle Copeland, MD, DMD
New York Plastic Surgeon

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A breast lift lifts the breast, implants enlarge the breasts

A perky lifted breast can be created with just a breast lift, provided you have enough breast tissue. A lift with an implant will make larger, perkier breasts. Sometimes, an implant alone can make the breasts look perkier without a lift, provided the nipple is still in a good position, but the breast looks droopy because of loss of volume above the nipple. Really, the answer is based on whether you like the size of your breasts or if you want to be larger. Make sure you see a board certified... more

Elizabeth Lee, MD
Bay Area Plastic Surgeon

artfulsurgery.com

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Breast lift with or without implants

The decision for a breast lift versus a lift with implants depends upon your breast tissues, your measurements, and your goals from your surgery. These can really only be assessed in the office with your surgeon. Keep in mind that these surgeries are somewhat opposite in their goals: an implant adds weight to the breast, which will bring it down, while a lift tries to elevate the breast. For this and additional reasons, I often stage the surgery if a patient needs both a lift and implants... more

Nina S. Naidu, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

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You can have a breast lift without implants

A breast lift will re-shape the breast and lift the nipple without an implant. A good lift will also increase projection when there is enough breast tissue to reposition higher on the chest. You should only get an implant if you want a larger size. During consultations in my office, I tape the breasts up to simulate the effect of a lift. If the patient likes the size, then we plan on the mastopexy without the implant. If the patient wants to be larger, then we work with sizers to choose... more

Bruce Genter, MD
Abington Plastic Surgeon

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Breast lifting: Mastopexy alone or in combination with implants

If your breasts have significant sagging with the nipples pointing downward or if the nipples are below the levels of the creases underneath your breasts, then you will likely need a lift with or without implants. A breast lift will provide a more upright shape for your breasts, but generally it is not possible to achieve long lasting fullness in the upper breasts with a lift alone. If, in addition to lifting, you want fuller breasts, particularly in the upper breasts, then you might wish... more

Michael D. Yates, MD
Huntsville Plastic Surgeon

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Implants with Breast Lift

The decision to undergo a breast lift or mastopexy alone, a breast lift with implants, or an augmentation mammaplasty alone is one which should be made in consultation with your plastic surgeon. Any of these procedures or combinations may be appropriate for you depending on your situation and you preferences . You should have a consulation after which you can weigh the benefits and risks of the various procedures.

John Whitt, MD
Louisville Plastic Surgeon

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Vertical breast lift will give you perky breasts without breast implants.

Hi. 1) You only need breast implants if you want to be bigger. 2) How the breast lift is done will determine whether you get long term perky shape. The vertical lift (Lejour or Hall-Findlay techniques, lollipop scars) shapes the breast internally, does not depend on pulling the skin (skin stretches) and gives the best results.

George J. Beraka, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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To LIFT or not to LIFT with implants

You must go see a boarded plastic surgeon, so the measurements and examination can be done and discussed. At the examination you will have the opportunity to discuss the options. From MIAMI Dr. B

Darryl J. Blinski, MD
Miami Plastic Surgeon

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Breast Lift and/or Implants

Basically, breast implants are used to increase the size or volume of your breasts and breast lifts or mastopexy are used to elevate your nipple and evenly distribute the existing volume of your breast. Some women, especially after several years for breast feeding or just due to gravity choose to have an augmentation and mastopexy. In this surgery, the breast implant is placed and the breast tissues is lifted at the same time. This is a more complex surgery and you should choose your... more

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

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To implant or not to implant - that is the question

And a very frequently asked question during a consultation. Not every patient who needs or wants a lift needs implants. The question I always ask a patient is what look are they going after. If they would be happy slightly smaller but perky and without the upper pole fullness that an implant gives then they don't need an implant. A patient will almost always lose at least 1/2 a cup size with a lift. Having said that, if a patient wants to be atleast as big as she is... more

Steven Schuster, MD
Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

www.schusterplasticsurgery.com

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Breast Lift: With or Without Implants

If you have some of your own tissue left, a fairly full breast can be created by lift alone. But if you really want a full, rounded shape, especially at the top, you wil need an implant. Examples at my website.

John LoMonaco, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.DrLoMonaco.com

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How do you know if you need a lift with breast augmentation

If you click on the link attached to this message I have placed a photo illustration to help answer this question. It is not uncommon for a patient to come in for a consultation feeling as though a larger implant will fill out a breast that has sagged as a result of weight loss or having breast fed your children. I hope this helps. Dr. Edwards

Michael C. Edwards, MD
Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

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Lifts alone typically don't provide fullness of the upper breasts

The easiest way to explain who needs a lift is..... If you place a pencil in the fold under your breasts while standing in front of a mirror and your nipple is at or below the level of the pencil, then you need a lift. If your nipples are above this level then you can do just implants. If you need a lift, implants are an option for just about anyone. This can be done purely because you want to be larger, since even small breasts can droop. Or, smaller implants can be placed at the time of a... more

Daniel P. Markmann, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

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Breast lift can look well with or without an implant

As we frequently say breast lift is all about nipple position relative to the fold under the breast, augmentation is all about breast volume. A breast lift or mastopexy can look very well with and without an implant. The lift will correct the position of the nipple so that it lies correctly on the front of the breast. If your current volume or cup size is not full enough, or there is a considerable scoop in the upper part of the breast then adding an implant would be best. Many patients seek... more

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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Breast lift and implants

A careful consultation and examination with a plastic surgeon will be the only way to make that decision since there are many factors and risks to consider. One quick check way is it wear a bra that you want to fill out or that places your breast in the position you desire. If this gives you the look you want, then you might only need a lift. If you still feel loose or empty on top, you might require an implant. Some combinations are safe to do simultaneously and some are more safe done in... more

Robin T.W. Yuan, MD
Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

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Consult with a plastic surgeon to decide about breast lift with or without implants

The general rule is if you are happy with the size of your breasts but want to improve the shape, then a lift is all you need. However, it isn't always quite that simple. For one thing, a breast lift reliably moves up and centers the nipple-areola on the breast, but doesn't always maintain fullness in the upper part of the breast long-term regardless of the technique the surgeon uses. So occasionally an implant is used to enhance the shape. Also, if the breast has "deflated' as after... more

Richard Baxter, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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Breast Lift; With ou Without Implants

The easiest and simplest way to answer you is; When wearing a NON-padded bra are you happy with the fill of your breasts? If you are - all you need is a Breast Lift. There is no point of taking on the additional consequences and potential risks of implants if you don't really need the additional volume. If you are not happy with the way your breasts (REGARDLESS of their sagging) fill a non-padded bra, then you may benefit from a Breast Lift (Mastopexy) with implants. To read everything you... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

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Pencil Test

There is an old joke about sagging using the "pencil test". If you can hold a pencil under your breast crease and If your nipple lies below the pencil and you lack fullness above the pencil then you need an implant. see video

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

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Breast lift with or without implants

To tell if you need a lift, look where your nipple lines up with the lowest point of the crease underneath your breast. If it is near, at or below the crease, or if it is pointing down, you need a lift. There are different kinds of lifts depending on how much lift you need. The more lift you need, the more scars are required to get the optimal shape. To tell if you also need an implant, ask yourself if you pad your bras to add size or if you want upper pole fullness. If your answer is... more

Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

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Breast Lift with Implants

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