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Should I Have Breast Surgery? (photo)

Hello, I am 25 and am self conscious about the appearance of my breasts, I have never have firm breasts and have for years considered having them uplifted.My nipples are 22cm apart and 22cm from the sternal notch,I am a size 34B-C depending on my weight which is normal for my height. Please could you tell me if you recommend surgery (prefer minimal scarring), or do you think exercise would achieve a sufficient result- I currently do none. Any advice would be greatly appreciated, Thank you.

update: 5-11-12
will the surgery suggested affect my chance to breast feed, and will it reduce sensation in the nerves? Kind regards

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Breast Lift vs. Exercise

Breast surgery should not be rushed into. You should have a thorough consultation process with preferably 2 -3 surgeons prior to deciding. Unfortunately, exercise will not affect the shape or size of the breasts. Breast Lift may be necessary possibly in combination with breast implants.

Augmentation with Ultimate Lift

From your photographs, you clearly need a breast lift. If you are dissatisifed with your size being a 34 B-C, then you may want to consider breast augmentation at the same time. The advantage of combining breast augmentation with lift is that it can all be done through a circumareola incisions without vertical, lollipop or inframammary scars. This will augment your volume, lift your breast tissue and elevate your nipples. There is a new technique (Augmentation with... more

Breast surgery

This would be considered elective, cosmetic breast surgery and aside from issues of health, cost, and other requirements for proper cosmetic surgery, it is up to the patient to decide to proceed with such surgery. The problems here are asymmetry, nipple-areola size, and significant ptosis. This is no non-surgical option. I agree with Dr. Marosan that the appropriate procedure is a breast lift/mastopexy that can be done with a vertical approach and lollipop incision. Implants are not needed... more

Should I have surgery for droopy breasts?

Thanks for the photos. Only you can answer this question. First of all, no excersise will lift or change the shape of your breasts. You would do best with a short scar (vertical or lollipop scar) breast lift. This will make your areolae smaller, place them higher on the breast mound, make your breast rounder, more projecting, basically more aesthetic. The trade off is a scar for improved shape. See a board certified plastic surgeon with good experience in all aspects of breast surgery for a... more

Breast lift

A breast lift will lift the areola and can tighten the skin envelope and gland. Depending upon what you want will determine what type of surgery you will require.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Lift vs Exercise?

Exercise will increase the size of the muscle depending on what muscle you work on. The muscle behind the breast tissue will do nothing to the shape of the sagging breast tissue. To improve the appearance of your breast surgery would be needed which would be either a Mastopexy or a mastopexy with implants.

To lift or not - that is the question

The decision to have cosmetic surgery is a very personal one and you should take your time to decide. That being said it is done hundreds of times each day. When performed by qualified surgeons it is safe and effective. I can understand why you don't like the appearance of your breast. Mastopexy, or breast lift, alone would make a dramatic difference. It would lift and give your breasts more support. It is very safe and recovery is very quick. The trade off is the scar but if done well I... more

Should I Have Breast Surgery?

Thank you for the question and picture. Whether or not to have breast surgery is a very complicated personal decision that should be made after careful consideration of the pros and cons of surgery as well as issues such as timing of surgery in relation to life circumstances. Unfortunately, no degree of exercise will improve the breast shape or position. Your breast demonstrated breast ptosis ("sagging") which will require breast lifting plus or minus... more

Should i have breast surgery?

The question you are really asking is "am i a good candidate for some kind of breast operation?" simply put. yes. a lift with a smallish implant would be a good choice. fat grafting would be a poor choice as would a simple lift without an implant. the risks will depend on the procedure you choose. good luck

Breast Augmentation and Lift

This is a problem many women have. Your breast tissue appears to have fallen off your chest wall and the breast tissue is distributed in such a way that gives you a less than ideal breast shape.Your areolas are also large and asymmetrical. This can also be corrected at the same time.In order to correct this problem, you need to have a breast lift (mastopexy) procedure to rearrange and restore volume in the upper portions of your breast for an aesthetically shaped breast. This can be... more

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Breast Enhancement Surgery

By this photo, you definitely need a mastopexy (breast lift) as well as a breast augmentation to maximally enhance the shape and appearance of your breasts. Expect not to be able to successfully breast feed after mastopexy, although some women are able to do so. Most women I see readily accept scars as a trade off in achieving a beautifully shaped, youthful and perky breast. Definitely consult with one or more plastic surgeons, ABPS-certified and experienced in breast... more

Should I Have Breast Surgery?

Based upon the posted photos and your deasription Plus the 9 other experts remarks you should consider a breast surgery ONLY after many in person consults. At your age of 25 and the more mature appearance of your breasts the risks of scars, decrease feeling in N/A, and difficulty breast feeding should be full understood.

Breast surgery

Dear Tina, It is clear from your post that you would like to improve your breast appearance. The question is what to do ? Your picture reveals small and asymmetric breasts (right bigger than left) and grade two ptosis(droopiness) . Since you are a 34 inches chest size, a full C or a D will look beautiful on you. However, due to your ptosis I would recommend a mini lift if you want to reduce scarring or a full lift if you want a more perky and oval looking breasts,... more

Breast lift question

Your photos show a breast shape and areola size that is much older then you are. I would say a lift only procedure and understand that the scars are there but fade and the new shape you have will be probably make you very happy. Should have no problem with future breast feeding unless you are one of those who just can not due to other issues as the surgery will not alter your nipple duct and glands relationship. Good luck!