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Do I Need a Lift and What Size Implants? (photo)

Hi, im 24 and a mother of 2 children who i breastfed for 18 months each. Both pregnancy and breastfeeding has left my breast depleted and i feel rather saggy. Im not after the porn star look, i just want to have nice perky breasts. Do i need a breast lift and what size implants will i need to fill them out again I am 1.76m and 121 pounds, I currently wear a C cup, and i wear a US size 2-4 dress size Thanks

18 Doctor Answers | Asked by Fox10c
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Simultaneous lift to decrease implant size required

I recommend a new technique called Breast Augmentation with Mini Ultimate Breast Lift. Using only a circumareola incision it is possible to raise your breast higher on the chest wall, reshape your breast to increase upper pole fullness and increase cleavage. At the same time, implants can be placed to increase your breasts to the desired size. If you are size 32 or 34 each 100 cc of implant will correspond to 1 cup size change. If you are size 36 or 38 each 200 cc of... more
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Do I Need a Lift and What Size Implants?

I agree that you will only need implants to rejuvenate your breasts. The size will depend on what you are trying to achieve. Please see a board certified Plastic Surgeon for evaluation. He will examine you and measure you to see what size implant would fit on your chest. You will try on different sizers and then review photographs of previous patients.
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Lift and Implant size

As others have stated, you do not appear to need a lift. What size your breasts will be is a very personal decision. I always ask my patients what they are looking for in the final size. They best way to communicate that is with pictures of others who have a similar body habitus and breast appearance and their result after the augmentation. Examples of these photos are through out the Internet at many sites like Loveyourlook.com and Implantinfo.com. By showing your surgeon about 3 people... more

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What is needed - lift or implants?

Thanks for your question and photo. I would advise just a breast augmentation alone - no lift. Even a modest sized implant should restore the volume you have lost. You have a little asymmetry but so do most women. Also, it appears that you are on the thin side. For this reason I would suggest silicone gel over saline. But these are all issues you will discuss during your consultation. Good luck.
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To lift or not to lift?

Although a physical exam is needed to make any formal recommendations, based on your photos alone, I would likely suggest a dual plane augmentation. An implant will likely fill in the deflated breast. Please visit with a board certified PS to learn more about your options. Best wishes, Dr. Basu Houston, TX
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LIft?

Based on your photos, you do not need a lift. You would benefit from breast implant to fill up the deflated breast.
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Lift Needed? What Size Implants?

The photographs depict breasts that have lost volume after pregnancy. The nipple areola complexes are above the inframammary fold and minimal breast gland is drooping below the fold. Therefore, no breast lift is needed. Implants alone will restore fullness to the breasts. To choose the correct size implant for a patient, I measure her chest width on each side. This gives me the appropriate range of base diameters of implant required. An implant that... more
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No Lift Necessary for Deflated Breasts

After breasts involute or become deflated, breast augmentation can give fullness particularly in the superior pole. A lift is not necessary for your breasts. I would offer you a breast augmentation through any incision possible. As far as size, given your already C cup size, I would not place a large implant, and you may be ok with an implant of 250 cc or so. However, it is imperative to size you with sizers in the office so that you are... more
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Lift

No I do not think that you need a lift. You will do very well with properly sized and shaped implants
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NO lift needed

Hi, I agree with my fellow plastic surgeons here: NO lift is needed. You have some mild loose skin but the nipple is above the inframammary fold and "points" forward. However, I am curious. why do you ask this question? Did you have a consult with a plastic surgeon who recommended a lift? If so, that person would definitely be in the minority opinion. I hate to say this, but sometimes, you will find plastic surgeons "upselling" you procedures you really... more
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Fox10c 9 Feb 2013
Wow thank you so much for taking the time to answer my questions. It is so greatly appreciated

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