Do I Need a Breast Lift or Not with Breast Implants? (photo)

Been to a consult and the doctor told me I had grade 3 sagging that I would more in likely need a lift before implants. Does it look like it to you? He said that the only good thing in my case is that I have naturally small breasts so depending on the size it could be filled. Please give me your advice? Thanks

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Breast lift (mastopexy) and implants

You will require both a lift and implants to achieve an aesthetically pleasing breast. These two procedures are typically dnoe at the same time. Good luck with your upcoming surgery.

The Ultimate Breast Lift for sagging breasts

Hi, You most definetely need a lift. Silicone gel implants placed behind the muscle and repositioning your existing breast tissue will give you a very nice result. However, be careful not to select overly large implants ( >350cc) for they will stretch your tissues in the long run creating the same effect you have now, but worse. Using the Ultimate Breast Lift technique will give you the lift you need without a vertical scar. In your case the only incision needed is around the areola.... more

A breast lift will give you a more appealing look.

Getting breast implants without a lift may make you look good when you wear a bra, but when you take your bra off your result won't look so good. I would most definitely recommend a lift at the same time. Otherwise you will get a ball in a sock look. Sincerely, Martin Jugenburg, MD, FRCSC

Breast lift and implants

Based upon your photos, I think that you would benefit from breast augmentation and a lift. An exam in person is essential to provide the most accurate information.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Without a doubt, you need a lift.

An aumentation alone would provide a less than desireable result. Your loose skin and stretch marks indicate a loss of elasticity. Your breasts need to be shaped in the form of a mastopexy, with anchoring of the tissue to help prevent recurrent drooping. A small to moderate sized implant will provide more fullness, and should provide a nice, youthful appearance to your breasts. Please don't insist on a large implant -- Although this may look OK at first, your long... more

Implant vs Lift.

Hello, An implant adds volume while a lift shapes the breast tissue/re-positions the areola. An implant alone would result in larger breasts but with your breast tissue partially hanging off of the lower part of the implant. The breast lift in your case is designed to re-position that hanging breast tissue up onto the implant so that your natural breast base overlaps your breast implant base. All the best, Dr Remus Repta

Breast Lift Question

Hello, Yes you need a lift. Your skin is thinned and has stretchmarks, indicating it has lost elasticity. Your breast are small and relatively narrow. Although your inframammary fold is high, lowering the fold and utilizing a small, limited incision lift like the periareolar/benelli/donut/circumareolar lift is unlikely to give you a really pretty result, and puts you at risk for double bubble deformity, persistent ptosis, and an abnormally shaped areola with thickened scars.... more

Do I need breast lift? (photo)

To get from what you have now to beautiful breasts will, in my opinion, require more than just augmentation and lift. Your inframammary fold is high, base width of breasts is narrow, and chest is broad. Accordingly, the breast parenchyma needs to be remodeled over implants that match your chest, inframammary crease needs to be lowered, and because of your short areola to inframammary crease distance and lower pole skin deficiency, an areolar mastopexy (modified... more

Breast Lift Needed?

Thank you for the question and pictures. Yes, I think you will benefit from breast lifting along with breast augmentation surgery. This does not necessarily have to be done in 2 stages. It will be very important to communicate your size goals with your surgeon. In my practice, the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) is very helpful. I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or “C cup”... more

Augmentation lift combo

After looking at your picture, you definitely need an augmentation with a lift. All at the same time. If you go as large as a c cup or more, a peri areolar lift would be fine. Remember that an experienced breast plastic surgeon can do it all in one sitting with minimal discomfort. Ask for a pain pump. Works great. Thanks. Luis a vinas md. West palm beach, fl.

Breast Lift Need

When you are standing up and the nipple hangs below the level of the breast fold, you will need a breast lift. When your nipples are the lowest part of the breast you will need a breast lift. Thank you for the photo. You will need a breast lift. You and your surgeon will go over different options of lifts to see which will work best for you. Find a board certified plastic surgeon and you will be able to have the best results. Best Wishes Dr. Peterson more