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Implants Lift or Both? (photo)

i am a 22 year old with 34d im 5'8 135 i am not happy with my nipple size or where my breast hang would you recomend getting implants just a lift or both.

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age 18-24 D cup 5 ft 8 in to 6 ft 0 in 130-149 lbs

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14 Doctor Answers | Asked by vannessa in orlando

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Implants Lift or Both?

If you are satisfied with the size that you are, then a lift alone is probably best. I would add that the breast when lifted may look smaller than the same breast that is sagging. You can simulate this by standing in front of a mirror and elevating either arm, and you will most likely see a size difference. Then switch arms, and the other breast will appear to be larger. Lastly raise both arms. This is a reasonable simulation of the lift. If the breasts now look too small to you, adding... more

To lift, augment, or both?

One way to determine whether implants are necessary is via an appropriately fitting bra. If you are happy with your breast size when the bra is properly supporting the breasts, then implants are not necessary. A lift can decrease your nipple size and will improve the way your breasts sit on your chest wall.

David Bogue, MD

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Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon

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A breast lift alone will likely be enough. I do not think you will need implants.

Thank you for your question and the photos. A breast lift alone will likely be enough. I do not think you will need implants. To be sure, see two or more board-certified plastic surgeons in your area for a full and complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have surgery. I hope this helps.

Breast Implants, Breast Lift, or Both?

Dear Vanessa, Thank you for your question and photo. If you are happy with your current volume, then the Ultimate Breast Lift is right for you. The UBL reshapes and repositions your breast mound so that your breasts are rounder, perkier and have an overall natural appearance without an implant or a vertical scar. Your only incisions are in the natural crease under your breast and around your areolas. This technique eliminates the vertical scar regardless of degree of ptosis or breast... more

Candidate for Breast Implants and/or Breast Lifting?

Thank you for your question and photo. Without an examination and knowing your goals, it is difficult to give you precise advice but from the photos, it looks like you could proceed with either a breast augmentation with breast lifting surgery OR just breast lifting surgery (if you didn't want to increase your breast size/ fullness). Breast augmentation alone will give provide you with a cosmetically pleasing result. The best way to approach this is to visit with well... more

Breast lift and/or implants

If you feel you have enough volume then only a lift may be necessary. Otherwise an implant can add volume.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast lift questions

The first question to answer is are you happy with your breast volume, that is, when in a bra are you happy with your breast size, if so then you would only need a breast lift. If you are looking for more upper pole fullness then you may also consider a breast augmentation. With the breast lift your nipple would be placed at a higher level and the width of the areola would be made smaller.

Breast Lift or Lift With Implants

From your photos, you could benefit from either a lift or lift with implants but not an augmentation alone. Since you appear to have a reasonable amount of breast tissue, you could have a very nice result with a breast lift. However, almost any breast lift technique alone will not produce a lot of upper breast fullness out of a bra. An implant will easily correct this issue, but it will also give you more volume. The decision should be based on an in-person evaluation and your ultimate goal... more

Implants, lift or both?

A lift alone will improve the perkiness, position, and symmetry of your breasts, but may actually result in decreasing a cup size due to skin tightening. Nipple size is reduced with a lift. If you solely want improvement in the sagging and nipple size, then the lift is the way to go. If you want more volume, you will need the implant. Implants provide improved fullness and minimal lifting.

Lift, augmentation, or both

I would agree with Dr. Rosen except that I don't think implants cause breasts to sag. I would agree with Dr. Whitt's answer and disagree with Dr. Gottlieb as I find properly lifted breasts look bigger, not smaller, even if the volume is the same. This is what an uplift bra does for saggy breasts temporarily. It deciding what is best for your situation it is important to understand what breast procedures do and don't do. Breast augmentation with implants is putting a pillow behind... more

Implants or lift

Based on the photos you submitted, I feel you have sufficient volume of breast tissue to just require a lift. I think you will get enough upper pole fullness. If you place an implant, you will be extremely large, and due to the weight you may sag faster hurting the result.

Rick Rosen, MD

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Norwalk Plastic Surgeon

Implants or lift or both

I think it depends on whether your concern is the size or position of your breasts, or both. Even with a lift, you will not have upper pole fulness. Worth discussing carefully with your surgeon

Breast lift alone would likely address your concerns

Based on your photos alone, it appears that you have sufficient volume/size. The breasts are ptotic (droopy) and a mastopexy (breast lift) would be very reasonable. At the time of the lift the areolae can be made smaller. Best of luck to you.

Implants Will Not Address Areolar Size Or Sagging

Your concerns cannot be corrected with implants alone. You appear to have an adequate breast volume for your frame. I think you would be pleased with a lift or mastopexy alone which would address both of your concerns.