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I Want to Get my Breasts Bigger & Was Told I Would Need a Lift with Implants, Is this Necessary? (photo)

I am 5 foot 9, fairly slim build. 34D bra. Slight sagging after having a child.

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5 Doctor Answers | Asked by KellyScotland

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Breast lift will be necessary

Given your photos, it seems that you would benefit from breast lift as well as augmentation. Breast implants will give you the increased size; however, they will not change your breast shape. Based on your photos, you have long chest and long breasts. Breast lift should give you a perkier, more youthful look to your shape. Good luck.

Breast lift and implants

Although it is hard to actually give a perfect answer just from pictures. It does seem that you would benefit from a breast lift with implants to get the best results. Most probably a circumvertical (lollipop) lift would give the best and long lasting result. Go see at least two board certified plastic surgeon. Good luck

Breast Lift Needed?

Thank you for the question and pictures. It is very difficult to give you good advice without direct examination and a sterile discussion of your goals. I can see why you ask the question however; your breasts appear to be in a “borderline” position. I agree with your assessment that there has been “slight sagging”; whether breast lifting is necessary or not will depend heavily on close-up physical examination and a discussion of your goals in front of a... more

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When is a breast lift needed?

A breast lift would help: you will get a better shape avoid having larger breasts that still look liked they are sagging slow down the process of sagging more you will sag sooner with larger heavier breasts

Is a breast lift necessary with my implants? (photo)

Although you never "need" a breast lift, judging from your submitted front and side views, to achieve the best breast shape and keep the nipple areola complex in its most aesthetic position on your breast mound, YES, a mastopexy (breast lift) is probably indicated along with your augmentation. The reason is geometric: Your nipple is now about at the level of your inframammary crease. Your breasts (and inframammary crease) already appear slightly low (glandular... more

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