Will I Benefit from a Breast Lift? (photo)

Hi, I am currently a 34C size breast and am looking to get a breast lift. I am looking to achieve height and fullness of my breast if that make sense without implants. I do have some breast tissue, but a lot of sagging as you can tell. I am wondering if a (mastopexy) lollipop technique breast lift will achieve what I am going for. What other techniques you know of that could benefit me better? Are implants a better choice for me? If so which one's? Thanks!

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Breast lift

Hi surgeryonthego, You certainly will benefit from a breast lift. I believe you should consider the following principles in your decision process. There are basically two types of breast lifts. One type is essentially a skin lift, where some skin is excised and in the process of closing this pattern the breast is pushed up. The other type of lift is a lift where the inside of the breast is reshaped in a higher position and the skin plays a... more

Breast Lift Benefits

Looking at your photos, I would say yes, you would benefit from a breast lift. In my practice, the lift is performed with a lollipop scar technique. You could also use an implant if you wanted more fullness.

Breast lift with or without implants.

A Mastopexy would give you a higher breast and you can also reduce the size of the areola. This will give you a more youthful look and contour. You can always add a small implant to fill the center and add volume for a more voluptuous look.

Breast lift candidate?

If you are otherwise healthy, you look like a good candidate for a breast lift. An implant is not absolutely necessary but it does help add fullness to the top of the breasts which many people like.

What is the best breast lift and should you have implants as well?

From the photos you provided you would benefit from a breast lift with or without breast implants. It really depends on what you are trying to achieve. At the least you will have a scar that goes around the areola and down the middle of the lower breast. You most likely would have a scar as well in the fold of your breast commonly described as the anchor scar. This really depends on the technique your plastic surgeon offers you. Your breasts will be a little smaller after a breast lift so if... more

Breast lift with or without breast implants

I agree you are a good candidate for a breast lift. Ideally, you want the nipple to sit at the highest projecting part of the breast mound, whereas right now the nipple points downwards towards the floor. It looks like you have a good amount of breast tissue, and would do well with a lift alone if your goal is to achieve a lifted and more youthful contour. For the best contour, you would need the full anchor type incision, where the incisions go around the areola, vertically from the areola... more

When To Do A Breast Lift

Based on the photos you would benefit from a breast lift. The lollipop technique you refer to only describes the shape of the skin scar. How the breast tissue is reshaped and supported is a more important factor in determining the long term result. Breast implants alone are not a better choice for you. They would make your breasts larger but would not address the sagging. Schedule a consultation with a plastic surgeon certified by The American Board of Plastic Surgery. more

Breast lift?

If you want the breasts lifted without more volume then you do not need implants. A vertical or "Wise" pattern reduction can be performed. Good luck.

Steven Wallach, MD

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A Breast Lift Is A Good Choice

If you are happy with the current size of your breasts then you do not need an implant. You appear to have adequate breast volume and I think a lift alone is a good choice. To get an idea of your breast volume you can raise your hands over your head; or grasp the skin of the lower breast with your fingers, and tuck the excess skin toward the inframammary crease under the breast to raise the breast tissue while tightening the skin around it. If you are happy with this size, then all you need... more

A Vertical Mastopexy (breast lift) is a really good choice for lifting your breasts

From your pictures you seem to be an ideal candidate for a breast lift (mastopexy). It appears that you have a long distance from your inframamary fold to the desired new position on your breast so you would probably be best treated with a Weiss Pattern (anchor or inverted T) incision rather than a lollipop incision. It is important that your surgeon know how to cone your breast shape and to fix your breast higher on you chest wall. Make sure you are seeing a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon... more