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Will a Breast Lift Improve the Appearance of my Breast? (photo)

I'm 32 YO, 34D, have not had children/breastfed (and won't). I have always hated the appearance of my breasts and would like to do something as non-invasive as possible, but with the longest term results. Viewing the pictures, would mastopexy alone achieve desirable results? Could this procedure reduce the size of the areolas? Would it make my breasts and nipples perkier? (I really don't want implants!) Any suggestions/observations based on the pictures would be appreciated. Thanks!

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A lift will help

There are really two requests here, smaller nipples and a higher, perkier breast. Since you don't want implants the final result will depend on how much scarring you will accept when all is said and done. A donut or peri-areolar lift will reduce the size of the aerola and limit the scar to just the outer edge of it. It will relocate the nipples somehwat higher but it won't really make you perkier by itself. To get both goals accomplished you will need to have a... more

Breast Lift Candidate?

Thank you for the question and pictures. Only YOU can answer the question whether breast lifting is "worth it" or not in your specific case. It will come down to how much the the "deformity" (position of the nipples) bothers you versus the costs ( time, money, scarring) associated with fixing the “deformity”. Based on the pictures it is clear that a breast lift will help you by raising the nipple/areola complexes and ... more

Improved appearance with breast lift

I would generally agree with the responses so far except that I don't agree that a lift will increase central projection (which makes the nipple-areolas look perkier) and that a lift tightens, adds tone, or gets rid of looseness. A properly done lift using a lollipop (vertical) incision will allow for a true lift of the breast tissue which should be long lasting and should give the breast a more balanced and perkier look including the perception of improving the upper pole scallop... more

Breast lift

A breast lift procedure would probably achieve what you want. Your areola can be reduced, the breasts can be lifted, and if you do not want more volume, then you do not need an implant. An exam is key to establish your goals.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Will a Breast Lift Improve the Appearance of my Breast? (photo)

Yes is the answer to all your concerns. But it is a trade off for "perky" breasts with possible scars. Seek in person evaluations with boarded PSs in your area.

Will a breast lift improve the appearance of my breast?

A breast lift will lift the nipple position, reduce the amount of breast overhang, reduce the areolar size, and push your tissue up so that you will get more fullness behind the nipple and the mid portion of the breast. What a lift will NOT DO is give you any greater fullness in the upper pole of the breast...only implants will fill out the upper portion of the breast. The trade off is the scars of a breast lift, which sometimes do very well over time (a year or longer), and... more

Breast lift would be the only option to give the projection and reduce the aerola size

You will get the result with the lift. There are many different options for the lift. The decision on the type of the lift depends on the surgeons preference and patients condition.Please make sure to see more than one board certified plastic surgeon.I offer my patients fat grafting for the upper breast fullness and you can check my web site for examples.

Kamran Khoobehi, MD

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New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

Breast lift for the new you

Your breast is normal and natural and attractive compared to many, though if you truly hate your breast a lift will reduce the areola and lift, snug, and firm your breast. The 'vertical' or lollipop pattern will suit you best, though breast lift is certainly not noninvasive so be sure you understand the scar. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd.com

Breast lift to improve appearance

I think you would benefit from a mastopexy or breast lift. This will reduce the size of your areolas, lift your nipples to a more "perky" or aesthetic position, and remove loose skin to tighten up the breast envelope creating firmer breasts. The amount of fat and breast tissue that you have will not be changed, but just compacted into a tighter package! Some patients choose to have implants placed as well in order to increase the size of the breasts... more

Breast Lift without implants

From your pictures you could benefit from a breast lift that would results in smaller nipple areolar complex, lifted breast mound and perkier breasts. It will give you a improved breast shape and form if done correctly. The two trading negatives to having a full breast lift with out the implants is the scaring on the breast and the inability to get a full correction of the upper pole fullness of the breast that the implants help correcting. Good luck!

Breast lift is for you

A well performed breast lift will elevate the nipple areola complex, reduce the areola diameter, tighten the lower pole of the breast and make a more youthful look with better tone. Scars are required so make sure to see lots of photos from each doctor and choose the best one for you. An implant is only needed if you want to be larger or to have more upper pole fullness.

Will a Breast Lift Improve the Appearance of my Breasts? (photo)

Dear Calgary4229, It is important to ask yourself what you specifically do not like about your breasts and what your goals are for breast enhancement. A breast lift alone can help make your breasts more perky and raise the position of your nipples. However, your breasts will remain the same size, and the amount of upper pole fullness will be limited. If you desire larger breasts or significantly increased upper pole fullness, an augmentation will also be needed. Breast... more