Most cost effective Breast Lift and Augmentation procedure?

I need a Breast lift and augmentation, I have way way over-sized areolas (more than 2 inches in diameter). My nipples are VERY shy, nearly inverted. I have NO cleavage as my breasts are far apart. LOL! Can I just start over?

I definitely want Breast Implants. Any suggestions on what I should do that would be cost effective? I want to cry. I'm so miserable.

Most cost effective Breast Lift and Augmentation procedure?
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A: Breast implants and tuberous breast deformity

Nina S. Naidu, MD

Hi, you appear to have tuberous breasts, which are very common.  As you developed, your breast tissue herniated out, rather than grew around as in a typical breast.  As a result, all of that breast tissue which would look great on your chest is now in a small tight space, and has fallen forward,... more

A: Breast Augmentation and Lift

Farbod Esmailian, MD

I am not sure what you mean by cost effective, but what you do need to know is that a breast lift is not a permanent fix.  An implant can be permanent but a lift is not.  Having said that, you do need a lift and I dont know quite what your measurements are as that does help but judging by your photo,... more

A: Breast lift with breast augmentation.

George J. Beraka, MD

Hi! Don't cry.  In New York City, we do lots of women who look like you   Here's what you need: 1)  Breast lift and breast augmentation are done together.  Implants not too big, maybe 200 cc's to 250 cc's. Scar either just a circle around the nipple, or a lollipop.  Avoid upside down T... more

A: Cost is secondary but...

Scott E. Kasden, MD

By your pictures I see that you have a significant degree of ptosis or sag to the nipples, bu t you also have a significant amount of breast tissue.  My opinion would be that you would be best served with a standard "Wise" or keyhole pattern lift (anchor type).  This will tend to make... more

A: Combined breast lifts and augmentations

Richard P. Rand, MD

Thanks for sending in your photo - it really helps to see your starting point!  You clearly need a full (not just a periareolar) lift and implants to get the changes you want.  These can be done at the same time but works best in experienced hands.  Your starting point limits somewhat the kind... more

A: Breast lift and augmentation

Steven Wallach, MD

A relatively straightforward procedure is combining a breast augmentation and a breast lift during the same operation.  The areola can be lifted and made smaller and as a side benefit, sometimes the implants actually push out inversion of nipples.

A: breast lift and implants together

Richard Baxter, MD

There are a couple of things to consider with implants and lift. Doing them at the same time is definitely more cost-effective than doing two separate procedures, though some plastic surgeons prefer that. The reasoning is that there are so many variables when combining the operations that the odds of needing a... more

A: Breast Lift and Augmentation

David A. Dreyfuss, MD

As the other doctors have stated, you have evaluated your situation quite well. Long term, a breast lift with an augmentation will give you the best result. Although a breast lift alone will raise the tissue, create cleavage, and reduce your nipple size, you will droop again over time. An augmentation at the... more

A: Breast lift with implants.

Leslie H. Stevens, MD

Dear Arc, Your assessment is correct.. You need a breast lift for sure. The lift will bring your nipples higher on your chest and at least give the illusion that you have more cleavage. The lift will also afford you the opportunity to reduce your areolar diameter. You seem to have plenty of breast tissue with... more

A: Breast lift versus breast augmentation

David Shafer, MD

 Thanks for posting a picture.  It makes the question/answer much more useful.  Based on the picture you would definitely benefit from a breast lift.  During that procedure your areola size can be reduced.  You may not need implants when you have the lift.  You have significant... more

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