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Breast Lift Without Scars Possible? (photo)

35 with kids and not having any more. I'm 5' 7", 152lbs. and a 34 D, but would like to have a breast lift with implants. I want to keep a D-cup but a lift might change that. I've read reviews of implants inserted through armpits, or through incisions in the areola that leave minimal scars. I don't want the "lollipop" scar, but I am unfamiliar with alternatives. I'm not even sure if implants are necessary, since what I truly desire is the lift, but I don't want to lose fullness & volume.

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Is a breast lift without scars possible?

Thank you for your question. Your issue is that you have too much (excess) skin, and at least currently, the only way to address excess skin is to excise it-- this will leave a scar. With the degree of ptosis (droop) that you show in your pictures, there is no question that you need a full V-T mastopexy... Anything less will simply not give you the changes you are looking for and you will be disappointed. The question to ask yourself is "Am I happy with my breast volume (now) in a good... more

You will need to have full lift

There is no breast lift without scar. There are some surgeons that offer internal lift,but it works in patients that do not need lift or may need to have a little lift. You have a low nipple,breast tissue touching the chest wall and extra skin.

Kamran Khoobehi, MD

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New Orleans Plastic Surgeon

At least a lollipop scar

Unfortunately, a breast lift without scars is not possible. You will likely need at least a lollipop scar (a scar around the areola and extending down vertically to your fold) for the lift. In addition, it doesn't look like you have much upper pole fullness. If you are looking for fullness in the superior aspect of your breasts, you may want to consider having a lift with breast implants. Having just a lift will not give you much fullness judging by your photos. more

No breast lifts avoid scars

There is no such thing as a scarless breast lift. Implants can add volume, size, and upper pole fullness with minimal scars but they won't lift the breast. Your photos show a need for a full lift with the anchor scar in my opinion.

No-Scar Breast Lift

Dear NiceDreams, Thank you for the questions and also the photos. While you are currently a D-cup, with a lift alone, you will probably loose a cup size since you will drop some volume as the extra skin and some breast tissue is removed to accomplish the lift. Remianing the same cup size usually requires an implant to regain the missing volume. An implant is also used to increase the fullness of the upper breast; something a lift alone cannot do. From your... more

No scars and the tooth fairy

The only way to avoid scars with your breasts and have a lift is to wear a bra. You need implants and a full mastopexy. Your nipples are below the IM line -- Not only will you have a lollypop scar but it will go in to the IM fold too -- for a good lift.

Breast lift with no scars

Dear Nice Dreams, Thank you for your question and photos. I will be frank with you the best option for you to achieve your goals is to have a lift with implants. This should elevate your breasts and provide symmetry and volume where you need it in the upper part. And it will save you the disappointment with suboptimal results. Best of luck...

Can you have a breast lift and implants without scars?

Thanks for your photos. Although there is no replacement for an in person exam it appears that you would need a breast lift with any augmentation. In most plastic surgeon's hands you will need a lift that includes a scar around the areola, down the middle and most likely under the fold as well. You best course of action is to meet with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your goals and then it can be decided which treatment will best help you reach your goals. Dr. Edwards more

Implants and Lift or Just a Lift

If you are happy with the size of your breasts then you will likely just want a breast lift. If you would like additional volume, implants can be used. The breast lift involves only removal of skin and results in a negligible loss of tissue. There is not a way currently available to lift breasts without scars. To create the breasts you would want, you will likely need at least a vertical or lollipop lift. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA more

Lift Without Scar Not Possible

Thank you for sharing your photos and your question. Unfortunately a significant lift of the breasts is not possible without scars. You are a candidate for either a lollipop or anchor breast lift. I would not recommend a peri-areolar lift. When the breast is lifted, you do lose about half a cup size when skin is removed and breast tissue re-distributed. If you want to keep a D cup or get more upper pole fullness, then an augmentation with a lift would work best.... more

Breast Lift Without Scars Possible?

Implants without a lift for you would have a very unsatisfactory outcome. You would end up with your own breast tissue draping off the implants. A lift with just an incision around the areola would be inadequate, and would likely leave you with the same problem, perhaps slightly less so. Your best bet is a consultation with a plastic surgeon to discuss the possible alternatives. When you are ready for an in person consultation, RealSelf has listings of surgeons in... more

Scars are a small price to pay for good results

Breast lift surgery usually involves one of the following incision patterns: • Inverted T: incisions are made around the areola, then vertically from the areola to the breast crease, and underneath the breast • Vertical: like the Inverted T, but there is not incision along the breast crease • Periareolar: an incision is placed around the areola. From your photos, I would say that a periareolar incision is not suitable for you since you have a substantial amount of excess skin.... more

Lift

Unfortunately you have significant ptosis and volume loss with skin excess. I cant see you having a good result without implants and a lift

Breast lift without scars?

Unfortunately you have quite a bit of sag to the breasts. If you have breast augmentation with a hidden scar you will likely be very disappointed with the results as your breasts will continue to sag. Good luck.

Breast lift and implants

Sorry, but you have severe laxity and will need a formal breast lift procedures and if you want more volume you will need implants.

Steven Wallach, MD

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Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Possible to get breast lift without scars? #breastlift

Sorry...It is not possible to lift our breasts without scars....You have too much droop and most likely a full lift will be needed, with the scars underneath the breast as well (the Anchor)....And you most likely will need an implant as well to give you fullness in the top part of your breasts!

Breast Lift Without Scars Possible?

Inserted through armpits, forget, through incisions in the areola that leave minimal scars, it is possible, but the volume may be big, and the result not perfect. Spanish translation provided by doctor: Por axila. olvidelo, a traves de la areola, es posible, pero el volumen, puede ser un poco grande, y el resultado no perfecto.

Breast Lift Without Scars Possible?

In your case you need full lift with the incisions. There is really NO scarless mastopexy. Best to obtain IN PERSON evaluations.

Breast Lift Without Scars Possible? (photo)

You need a lift for nice breast shape, with or without implants. Asymmetry should be addressed as well. If scars don't come out good, office revision usually possible to improve them. They fade over time, few will see them.

Breast lift necessitates scars

Thank you for your question and for providing the photos. There is no doubt at all that you need a breast lift. A lift requires scars because the lift is accomplished by removing the excess skin, repositioning the nipple at a higher level and usually lifting the breast tissue itself. Depending on how much breast tissue you have, which is best determined in office on physical examination, you may not need an implant. I suspect you will need a small one. I would... more

Need a breast lift to restore youthful breast contour and shape

Unfortunately with your degree of sagging your only alternative is a breast lift with an implant. You must make a decision. You can either stay the same or accept the fact that a breast lift is an absolute necessity. Many women are hesitant about having a breast lift. It is important that you educate yourself and make the correct decision for you individual situation.

Breast lift with minimal scars is possible

Thank you for posting photos. You are an ideal candidate for the Ultimate Breast Lift technique. You certainly do not need an implant to achieve perky/youthful breasts especially since you are happy with your current size. With the UBL technique a vertical scar is not required to reshape and lift your breasts. The UBL technique was designed to withstand the test of time and gravity by designing an internal bra made up entirely of your own tissues. Your breasts are internally and... more

Breast Lift without Scars

I wish there was a better option but in your case, a breast lift is the only way to get your breasts in a better position and it will leave scars. Implants alone are not likely to give you a good result and may cause more stretching. Discuss with a Board Certified plastic surgeon and you may want to do a lift first, then add small implants later.

No scar Breast lift?

Thank you for the question and photos. I think you would be a great candidate for a breast lift with implants. You are correct in that a lift may slightly reduce your breast size. The addition of an implant would help you maintain your D cup size and create nice upper pole fullness in your breasts. Unfortunately, a breast lift would mean at least a lollipop scar. I have seen patients get very large implants to "lift" their breasts trying to avoid the incisions from the breast lift. The... more

Breast lift

Hi Nicedreams, The incisions that you describe from the arm pit and areola are for breast implants alone. You require a lift, which is a completely different procedure. There is currently no lift available that can be performed without incisions. However, there are techniques that can minimize the number of incisions as well as their appearance. These techniques do not rely on the skin to lift the breast but rather use the internal architecture of... more