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Which is the Better Option a Breast Lift or a Lift and Implant? (photo)
I have had 3 children and gravity is in full effect, I was thinking of getting a breast lift done but I'm not sure how long it will last. I am currently a 38/C but want to be a 36/C or 36/C/D! What will be the best plan if action and which lasts longer the lift alone or the lift plus implant?
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Breast lift or implants or both?
The usual sign of needing an uplift are:
1. The nipples pointing down
2. The nipple are lower than the crease under your breast (the inframammary crease).
Your photos demonstrate that you have both problems, so your clearly need an uplift. Uplifts are called mastopexies, and this procedure does move your nipple /areolar complex to a higher, more attractive position. The upper part of the breast may not be as full as you would like after a standard mastopexy, but...
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Ultimate Breast Lift
You state that you are size 38 C and want to be size 36 C or D. This would not require implants. However, from your photographs you clearly need a breast lift. The best long lasting lift is a new technique called The Ultimate Breast Lift. Your excess skin is used to make an internal cone that transfers your breast weight to the underlying pectoralis major muscle. This produces the most long lasting lift and uses your tissue instead of implants.
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Breast lift vs. implant or both
This question has been well answered but if I can summarize:
You're nipple-areola position looks too low for an implant alone. The minimum breast cup size increase with a lowest profile implant would be one cup size and would look quite big. Neither procedure changes your chest circumference.
Breast implants are pillow volume behind the breast base. They don't lift the breast or act like a weight pulling it down. They also don't actually "firm" anything but can give the...
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Dear Cersi,
Thank you for providing your photos with your question. It appears that following your 3 pregnancies you have developed moderate sagging of your breasts. From the frontal view you can only see pigmented areola and from the side view, your nipples are below the breast crease. Also, there is significant amount of your lower breast tissue resting against your chest wall. For a young mother I believe you would benefit most from a breast lift to correct the sagging breast...
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Breast LIft Alone or with Implant
The answer to your question depends on what change you really want. A lift can successfully correct your sagging, bring the nipples up to a good position, and firm up the breasts. However, with full, heavy breasts, there will be a quicker return of some sagging over time due to gravity pulling on the weight of your breasts. Also, a lift alone does not create any increase in size or in particular any significant fullness in the upper pole (cleavage) area, so if you desire...
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Breast lifting - to implant or not to implant?
The first thing to address is that neither a lift nor an augmentation is going to change the number of your bra - 38 to a 36. This is the measurement of your chest wall. Only weight reduction can affect this. Implants can certainly improve the fullness of a lift, and for women who want just a small increase in volume, this is advisable. A lift alone will not change your cup size, but it will improve the projection and position of the breasts. I recommend meeting with a few Board Certified...
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Lift or implant
I think you need a lift for sure and if you would like to have bigger fuller breast then an implant.If you want to be really big then I qwould do 2 stages first a lift followed later by an augmenattion.
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Breast lift with augmentation
Hello. The best option for you depends on the look you are going for. If you simply want to improve the position of the nipple and get some perkiness back then a regular lift would be enough. An implant would be needed if you’re hoping to be larger as well. Another consideration with a lift augmentation would be to get the lift done with a small implant as well. With a small implant you won’t notice a huge change in size but it can be useful in filling out the upper portion of your...
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Breast Lift with or without Implants
Mothers may find that pregnancy and breastfeeding contribute to loss of volume and firmness. To perk up a drooping breast, your surgeon will remove excess skin, reposition the nipple, and redrape and tighten the remaining skin to support the breast. The areola may also be reduced in size. A mastopexy (breast lift) raises droopy breasts from one to several inches and excess skin is removed. If you're sagging or asymmetrical, and are looking for perkiness, you'll need a lift--or, if you also...
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Surgery
This really depends on your expectations. You have ptosis and if you are not looking for a volume increase then a lift alone will suffice
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Lift with or without implant
Thank you for your question and photographs. Based on the photos it looks like you would definitely benefit from a breast lift (mastopexy). This will change the shape of the breast and move the nipple upward. You may get a mild increase in fullness in the upper breast, but an implant will be necessary to dramatically increase the upper pole fullness. Combining these procedures (lift and augmentation) adds time and can increase risk of complication and need for...
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Breast lift
If you want to be larger, then the answer is lift and implant. From viewing your photo, I think, a lift only will probably give you an appearance you will be happy with. If afterwards you decide you want to be larger, then an implant can be added.
Good luck
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Which is the Better Option a Breast Lift or a Lift and Implant? (photo)
Breast lift changes the shape of the breasts, and implant changes the size. Adding implants adds cost and risk, so your desire to go larger must be worth the added expense and potential for implant related complications. Discuss with your surgeon in person, and perhaps two to three opinions to help you select a surgeon and also to become more comfortable with elements which should influence your decision.
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Breast lift vs. lift with implant.
Thank you for the photos. Without an exam, it looks like you would benefit from a lift. The implant would give upper pole fullness. The chest measurement should not change after surgery. Seek out a board certified plastic surgeon. Together you will come up with the best option for you.
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Lift or lift and implants
Yes, based upon your photos you lookl ike you need a lift. If you want more volume then an implant should be added.
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Breast Implants vs. Breast Implants with a Breast Lift
Because of the significant sagging you will be best served with a Mastopexy or Breast Lift. Putting an implant into sagging breasts will result in a "rock in a sock" appearance. With the amount of breast tissue you have I would think that you would be thrilled with the result a breast lift would provide. If you wanted more fullness in the upper pole of the breasts you could place implants later on. Make sure you do your research when picking a plastic surgeon. You want a surgeon who...
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Brest lift vs Breast lift with implant
Dear Cersi,
Thank you for your question. In regards to you currently being a 38 and wanted to be a 36, this measurement will not change with any surgery. This is the measurement of your body just under the breasts.
If you are happy with the size of your breasts, a total breast lift can be performed that will give you a nice result. However, if you are looking for more breast volume then I would suggest staging the surgeries for the best possible...
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Breast Lift and Augmentattion ?
Hello Cersi. I think you have anough breast volume and will get a nice shape after a Mastopexy (breast lift) alone. Going bigger with Implants can posibly take you out of body proportion. Thank you for your question and photo. Best. Wishes. Dr. Vega
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Breast implants will not lift the breasts
Thank you for your question and photographs. You have quite a bit of sagging and a good amount of breast tissue. Implants will not give you a lift; they will just make you bigger. Because of your size and amount of sagging that you have, you would need a full breast lift to improve your shape and there would not be much room for an implant at the same time. I would suggest a lift and, in the future, if you want to be bigger or you want more fullness on top of your breasts, then...
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Neither Implant Nor Lift Changes Chest Measurement
Your 38 inch chest measurement will not change to a 36 with either procedure.(this measures the diameter of your chest just below the breasts). It all depends on whether or not you are happy with the volume of your breasts. If so, a lift will be adequate. If not, you will also need an implant.
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Implants don't lift!
Cersi- Thanks so much for your question and submitting your photos. First of all, Implants don't lift breasts! If your plastic surgeon feels that your nipple position is below the ideal position then it may be necesary to combine the augmentation with the lift. Judging by the photos, in my hands i would combine the lift and implant if you want to be larger. I don't think you will require much additional volume to enhace the shape of your breast. Hopefully you can meet with someone in...
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Lift alone of Lift with Implant
A lift without the added weight of the implant will be a more durable result. If you want to have slightly larger breasts, then a small implant may be in order. In addition, the implant can be used to provide superior pole fullness.
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Which is the Better Option a Breast Lift or a Lift and Implant?
An implant will not make a breast lift more durable--just the opposite is more likely.
If your current size is satisfactory, stick with a lift alone. If you wish to be larger, implants and a lift would be the choice.
When you are ready for an in person consultation, RealSelf has listings of surgeons in your area. You should consider cross referencing the listings from the The American Society of Plastic Surgeons (plasticsurgery dot org). A listing in the ASPS website assures...
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