Should my breast still be this low after Breast Lift?

Where should my breast be in relation to my arms. Had Lift 1 month ago, don't sag as much as they did, but told PS I wanted to be able not to wear if needed to, wanted breast firmer, and higher. Bra size was DD, now D. Still need a bra, many natural breast out there still a lot higher than mine. I think they look a lot better, but still not high enough at all. What should I tell Dr. at 6 week check up. Could he have done more or what he limited with what I had.

Should my breast still be this low after Breast Lift?
2 answers to “Should my breast still be this low...”

A: Difficult to make a large breasted woman not need a bra

Michael C. Edwards, MD

Even though your breasts are smaller and perkier than they were prior to your breast lift, you are still a larger breasted woman. As such it is difficult to tighten your breast tissues to where you would not need a bra. In fact, I would recommend againsy not wearing a bra, especially as you are healing,... more

A: Breast Reduction (not breast lift) will give best result

Tracy L. Cordray, MD

 Hello! It's difficult to say whether your plastic surgeon could have done more without seeing your pre-operative photos.  From this photo, it appears that your nipples are at a decent level.  One thing you DON'T want is...nipples that are too high!  That is a very difficult problem to fix.... more

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