Would I Need a Lift in Addition to Implants?

Hello Dr's My body is not quite the same after 3 children and a lot of weight gained and lost. Just wondering your opinion on whether I would require a breast lift as well as implants if I was to ever regain what once was! Thank you.

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Breast lift with implants?

Based on your pictures I think you're an excellent candidate for a breast augmentation alone. I understand your goal is to “regain what once was” and communicating these goals will be critical to the success of your surgery. In my practice, the use of photographs of “goal” pictures (and breasts that are too big or too small) is very helpful. I have found that the use of words such as “natural” or “C cup” or "fake looking"... more

Augmentation (implants) and lifts

I agree with Dr. Loutfy and Dr. Manchester that you don't appear to need a lift and implants are pillow volume and do not actually lift the breast. The need for a lift has to do with where the nipple-areola sits in relation to the inframammary crease behind it, upright, and with the arms down. I would also agree with Dr. Minniti's first point and not fall into the misconception that larger implants lift the breast more. The lift effect caused by filling out the breast properly with... more

Shape of the breast

It would be best to examine your breasts to determine how much sagging is present. It appears from the photo an implant would be enough to restore volume. However from the side view the arm is raised which partially lifts the lower breast. So an areolar or donut breast lift may be needed. The shape of the breast is determined by skin envelope and breast volume. So we tighten the breast by removing excess skin and fill the empty breast with an implant. I recommend to... more

You do not need a lift

Your nipples are above the inframammary fold. This is the reason that you do not need a lift. A mastopexy is designed to lift the nipple areola complex to the inframammary fold. You already have this.

Breast Lift and Breast Augmentation.

Hello Caldo, Don't ever choose an implant size to compansate or try to eliminate the need for a lift. It never works and makes you bigger than you want, typically with as much or more sagging. Based on the limited photos you posted however, I think that you will need a either a circumareolar (donut) or a vertical (lollypop) lift. My recommendation might change after a proper physical examination though. Go see a breast specialist who is certified... more

To breast lift or not to breast lift

Hello, I think the answer really all depends on your goals. Your breasts are deflated from multiple pregnancies and you have some sag. Your nipples are still pointing straight out instead of down, which is a good thing. If your goal is a very natural look without much fullness up on your chest - like by your axillary crease - then I also believe you can get away without a lift. The larger the implant however, the quicker you will stretch your tissues even more and... more

Do I Need a Breast Lift in Addition to Breast Implants?

Dear caldo, An examination is necessary to determine whether you need a breast lift along with breast implants. Your photos suggest that breast implants alone *may* be sufficient to restore fullness and perkiness to your breasts. I would consult with an experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Warmest wishes, Larry Fan, MD

Would I Need a Lift in Addition to Implants? (Photos)

Based only on the posted photos I feel a larger (400 cc HP implant or more) could avoid a donut lift. Or you could have the donut lift after healing from the implantation surgery.

Don't always need a lift with implants

I agree with Dr. Loutfy, you might do well with just a breast augmentation and thus avoided added surgery and added scars. Following your consultation and examination your surgeon will be able to make the best recommendation. Best wishes.

? Breast Lift with implants

Your photos are helpful, but without an examination, no one should make an absolute or final recommendation. However it appears that an implant alone may be sufficient. Implants do not lift the breast, rather they fill the involuted or "empty" breast which may give the appearance of elevation or "lifting". This in contrast to actually surgically lifting a ptotic or saggy breast.