Will I Get a Good Result from a Breast Lift Without Implants? (photo)

It is clear from your question that you understand what the lift will accomplish and what it cannot. You want a more youthful elevated position of the nipple areola complex and are not overly concerned with upper pole fullness. A lift can accomplish your goals. Your photos demonstrate good breast volume which can be shaped during the lifting procedure.

Only you can decide if the final result is worth the time, money and scarring. This is directly proportional to how much your breast appearance concerns you. The recovery is not difficult and the scarring should be minimal given the appearance of your skin.

Seek out a board certfied plastic surgeon and ask to see mastopexy photos. If you like what you see then you should move forward.

I hope this was helpful.

Based on limited photo- it appears that you would be a good candidate for mastopexy. I suggest that you seek an experienced Board Certified PS for in person exam

Thank you for your question. A Breast Lift can absolutely give you the look you are trying to achieve. Visit with a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon to address your concerns, and he/she will be able to provide you with the technique that will best suite you.

I agree with most of the other answers. You would do wonderfully with a breast lift without implants. As you mentioned, you need your nipple and areolas moved up and the lower portion of your breast skin tightened. I generally do this with a scar shaped like a lollipop. Implants are generally for making the breasts larger. As you said, you are not trying to be larger. You will generally lose a half to one cup size with a lift. If that was going to be an issue we can also transfer fat from another location on the body to the breasts.

It really depends on your specific goals. I would look at a lot of before-and-after photos on surgeon's websites. Try to find women who have your similar height, build and breasts that looks similar to yours. Check out their postop results and see if you think that the change in shape is worth the scarring, cost, and recovery. Make sure you find an experienced board-certified plastic surgeon.

Dear, Janes Doe
Thank you for your question regarding whether you will get a good result from a breast lift without implants. I understand your desire not to have breast implants. I get it. Considering only a single picture of you and not a physical examination, I think you will get a very good result with a breast lift without implants. The amount of breast tissue that needs to be removed will determine how much incision needs to be made and thus, the resulting breast scar. Based on your single picture, I imagine you will need either a donought mastopexy or a lollipop incision-type mastopexy. I do not believe you need a anchor incision. With the donut or lollipop mastopexy, I believe your nipples can be re-positioned and you would get a very good breast shape. Therefore, I do believe it would be worth your time, money, and effort. When seeking breast surgery, please consult with an experienced, board certified plastic surgeon who has done hundreds of breast lifts in their career. Travel out of state if you must. Thank you for your questions regarding a breast lift without implants. If you have any more questions regarding plastic surgery or breast lifts in general, please contact my office. Good luck! Thank you!
Sincerely, Dr. Katzen.