Sagging Breasts Age 19. Lift? Teardrop Implants? (photo)

I'm 19 years old and have always had large breasts at the age of 13 I wore a size 34G. As of recently lost around 40 pounds due to healthy eating and exercise. I have always had an issue with sagging but even more so now that I've dropped down to a 34DD. Although I'm a 34DD my breasts aren't full and are actually very small. I have a lot of excess stretched skin and not a lot of mass in my breasts. I want to have a lift but also want to obtain a look of perfection with a teardrop implant. HELP

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Breast reduction

Dear Victoria, Thank you for the question and the photos. I think you would greatly benefit from a breast reduction which results in a natural slope to the breast. However if you prefer more fullness in the upper pole of the breasts adding a high profile round implant will be more appropriate. Best of luck...

Breast lift

Hi Victoria, Congratulations on the weight lost. You clearly would benefit from undergoing a breast lift with implants. Although you are currently a DD, I would still recommend using an implant. The use of an implant would serve to give you a better shape and more upper pole fullness. It will not be used to increase your breast volume. There are some surgeons that prefer to perform this surgery in two stages, I disagree. I believe... more

Sagging Breasts Age 19. Lift?

Lift, yes. Implants, ?? A lift would clearly have benefits. You would probably need a full anchor pattern lift, and even those of us who commonly combine lifts and augmentations in one setting would think twice about the added risks in your situation. I would start with a lift alone, and then if you really think you want to be larger, discuss it in six months with your surgeon, reviewing all the pros and cons. When you are ready for an in person consultation, RealSelf has... more

DD cup and Needs Lift and Implant

If you already are a DD, I would hesitate to recommend an implant as that will only make you larger, which may have long term adverse health consequences. To create breasts that are higher and have more fullness, a breast lift can be performed. The breast lift can produce very nice shapely breasts. Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of breast lifts and augmentations each year. Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA more

Breast lift and augmentation?

Based solely on your photos, it looks like you could benefit from a reduction which would reduce the volume and lift your breasts. Best to be seen in person to evaluate you properly.

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19 year old breast lift

Congratulations on the weight loss! After losing a large amount of weight it is very common for there to be a discrepancy between the amount of skin that you have and the amount of breast tissue. This can cause the breasts to sag. This can be corrected by just removing extra skin with a breast lift or with removing extra skin and adding an implant. You are not too young and if you are healthy look like a great candidate.

Breast lift first, then implants

Based on your photos and your recent weight loss, I would recommend a breast lift, either a vertical (lollipop) or anchor incision, followed at a later stage by an augmentation if you still want more "fullness" or volume. Due to the degree of sagging you already have, it can be difficult to combine the procedures at the same time with any predictability as to your outcome. I would consult with a board certified plastic surgeon experienced with combination breast lifts and implants. Best... more

Breast Augmentation/Lifting after Significant Weight Loss?

Thank you for the question and pictures. You should be very proud of your significant weight loss; unfortunately a consequence of this weight loss is a loss of breast tissue volume and the breast ptosis that you are experiencing. You will benefit from breast lifting and/or breast augmentation surgery. Exactly what procedure will be most beneficial will depend on your personal goals. In my practice, I prefer the use of goal pictures during the goal... more