Breast reduction, lift and implants to get C cups from DD breasts?

I am 5'0" and right now weigh 143 lbs. My body fat % is 35. I lost quite a bit of weight two years ago, then gained some back.

I definitely plan on losing weight before, but I really want to get a Breast reduction, Breast lift, then get Breast implants. Small ones of course. Is this possible? And how expensive do you think this could get?

I am a 38 DD, and they sag quite a bit. They are heavy, and make it hard to work out and enjoy my life. I would like to be about a C cup. But NATURAL looking.

Breast reduction, lift and implants to get C cups from DD breasts?
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A: Reduction, Lift, and Implants - don't do it!

Michael A. Bogdan, MD

What you are asking for does not make much sense, and would be taking too much risk.  That being said, there are some surgeons performing this type of procedure, as it is the only way to achieve a full appearing upper pole.  Even with implants, the full upper pole look is a short lived, so I really... more

A: Breast reduction, lift and implants to get C cups from DD breasts?

Peter A. Aldea, MD

Regarding "I definitely plan on losing weight before, but I really want to get a Breast reduction, Breast lift, then get Breast implants. " You do not need to even consider a breast lift and breast implants. A Breast Reduction will make the breasts smaller AND lift them them on your chest to make... more

A: Breast reduction, breast lift

William  Bruno, MD

If you have relatively large breasts (DD bra) then all you need is a breast reduction; no implants.  You can easily be made a C cup and the reduction has a lift "built in" so to speak.  Your shape will be improved and your nipple position will be elevated slightly. This can be done... more

A: Breast implants not necessary for DD breasts.

George J. Beraka, MD

Hi! 1)  You don't need breast implants!  In fact, I think they would be harmful. 2)  A good breast reduction always includes a breast lft (not a separate operation), and will give you perky, natural C cup breasts.  That's all you need.

A: Breast Reduction Goals

John P. Stratis, MD

You have expressed procedures that you want to have done and not your goals. It is unusaul to decide to do a breast reduction and then decide to put implants in. You should try to decide what exactly you want and talk with a plastic surgeon about how to get to that point.

A: Breast Reduction & Implants

John Whitt, MD

There is rarely, if ever, an indication for both a breast reduction and implants.  Looking at your photo, I think you should get your desired result with a reduction alone.  Adding implants with your situation will only increase the cost , the complication rate, and the liklihood of  an... more

A: Reduction and breast implants to go from a DD to C

Steven H. Schuster, MD

I don't recommend doing this in a one stage procedure. If I am doing a breast reduction (which automatically includes a lift), It is fairly easy to go from a DD to a C and look natural. I usually use a lollipop or vertical approach so there is no scar under the breast just around the nipple and straight down.... more

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