Do I Need a Breast Lift And/or Breast Implants? Looking for a Good Doctor.

asked 5 months ago by Stephy02 in Valparaiso, IN
Latest answer by Ralph R. Garramone, MD
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Tags: age 18-24, doctor referral, options

I am about to have my third baby, i have always been unsatified with my breast. I'm doing my research and trying to figure out if this is what I want or not. I'm 23 going to be 24 in a few months with three kids and a great fiance. I want to do it for myself and no one else tho. My fiance loves me for me, and says i look fine. But i want to be satisfied with my body!! I'm the heaviest I have ever been in my hole life!! Hopeing I can lose most of my weight by the time I go in for a consult!!

11 answers to Do I Need a Breast Lift And/or Breast Implants? Looking for a Good Doctor.

Do I Need a Breast Lift And/or Breast Implants?

Any person who is contemplating elective surgery, especially cosmetic procedures must first take the time to ensure that they are comfortable with their decisions and eventually their surgeons. You seem to have the right mindset and attitude in making your decision. In creating, and restoring the aesthetic shape, size, symmetry and sensuality of the breasts, a breast lift, and or breast augmentation will achieve those results. Ideally having a cosmetic procedure will allow... more

John G. Apostolides, MD
La Jolla Plastic Surgeon

Breast lift and/or breast implants

Your research has paid off and you are taking an educated approach to plastic surgery. 1. Breast Augmentation and mastoplexy (breast lift) will give you the best and longest lasting results after you have finished having your children 2. After having three pregnancies even though you are young, you probably need voth a mastopexty and aurgmentation. 3. Yes, losing weight prior to surgery is ideal as the surgeon ill be better able to judge your ... more

Rondi Kathleen Walker, MD
Washington Plastic Surgeon

Breast Lifting and Augmentation?

Thank you for the question. I think you are going about things correctly. First off, you are self motivated and contemplating surgery for the “right reasons”. Second, you are planning on having the surgery after completing pregnancies; this will help negate the need for further surgery based on post-pregnancy changes. Thirdly, you are planning on dropping weight prior to surgery; again, this will minimize chances that further surgery will be necessary... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

Find a good doctor first

Most women who have had three pregnancies and who have breast fed will need an augmentation/mastopexy, which is an operation combining the placement of a breast implant with a breastlift. Of course without seeing pictures or examining you it is impossible to say for sure if that is the correct operation for you. You should get recommendations from your friends and family and from your physicians to help find a board certified plastic surgeon in your area. At your... more

Ralph R. Garramone, MD
Fort Myers Plastic Surgeon

Do I need a breast lift and/or implants

The easiest way to answer this question is to start by asking yourself "Am I happy with my breast size with a non-padded bra?" If the answer to this question is yes, then a breast lift alone will achieve your goals. If the answer is no, or "I would like to be a little fuller" then you will need breast implants. Breast augmentation can be combined with breast lift when the breasts are small and there is sagging.

Andrew P. Giacobbe, MD
Buffalo Plastic Surgeon

A breast lift may be required with implants to give a greast result

In order to lift the breasts and give them more volume, implants may be required. It's hard to determine this without actually seeing you, but it's great that you're ready to go to some consultations. Make sure your plastic surgeon is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, and discuss the different types of lifts (periareolar, vertical, and Wise pattern) before making a final decision about whether or not you need a lift. see video

Jeffrey E. Schreiber, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

Breast Augmentation after Childbirth

Breast changes after childbirth can vary widely, and are also affected by whether or not you breast feed and experience weight changes during and after your pregnancy. Changes occur in the amount and position of breast tissue and fat, and in the quality of the skin. It is best to wait for six months following childbirth, breast feeding, or weight loss before seeking a consultation for breast augmantation. Your breasts will be much more stable for assessment. The need to add mastopexy... more

Karen Vaniver, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Do I Need a Breast Lift And/or Breast Implants?

Strictly speaking, no one really "needs" any cosmetic surgery such as a Breast lift, Breast Augmentation, Tummy Tuck, Facelift, Liposuction etc. These are "I want" NOT "I need" operations. The time to evaulate you and see which cosmetic operation may best bring you to your cosmetic goals should best be done when have completed your family and your breasts have stopped producing milk for 4-6 months. At that time your breasts would have reached their steady... more

Peter A. Aldea, MD
Memphis Plastic Surgeon

Breast lift and or augmentation

First you should decide if you are having more children.. I would consider waiting unless it is going to be years. You can read about lifts and implants on the website for American Society for Plastic Surgery. I have a great amount of information on my website as well. A lift will keep your breasts the same cup size . an implant will make them bigger but won t help sagging

Jed H. Horowitz, MD
Orange County Plastic Surgeon

Breast lift and augmentation

If you are not planning opn havingm ore kids, then this may be a good time for you to have a consultation and be evaluated for the potential procedures that you want.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast Lift and/or Augmentation Can Improve Breasts

If you are unhappy with the appearance of your breasts, breast lift and/or augmentation will likely help. The key is to find a qualified doctor. I would start by looking at The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery website. From that list I would check patient reviews and then meet the doctor and his or her staff to make sure you are a good fit.