I am 39 with three children. I’ve had a hard time accepting my breasts but looking back I imagine they weren’t as “saggy” as I thought. I would still like to have more full breasts. I feel like if I had more volume at the top I would be okay with their position. My concern is that the weight would cause them to become more “saggy”. I worry about a lift with augmentation because I’m concerned of loss of nipple sensation. I’d like opinions on my options and statistics of nerve damage.
Answer: Considering options From your photo and description of your goals, you would have the best results from an augmentation and lift. You can select a conservatively sized implant to give you more upper pole fullness without a lot of volume. Nipple sensation changes are a risk with either procedure, but are not common. Patients may notice sensation changes right after surgery due to swelling, but most recover normal sensation within a few weeks to months.
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Answer: Considering options From your photo and description of your goals, you would have the best results from an augmentation and lift. You can select a conservatively sized implant to give you more upper pole fullness without a lot of volume. Nipple sensation changes are a risk with either procedure, but are not common. Patients may notice sensation changes right after surgery due to swelling, but most recover normal sensation within a few weeks to months.
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Answer: Do I need a breast lift? You might not need one. I recommend an in person consultation with a plastic surgeon to discuss your goals and be measured. After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women (my patients) with similar measurements with different size and style breast implants. They also get to see what they would look like when the breasts have fully dropped and fluffed and in clothes. You get to see actual results and the surgeon's experience and not a virtual idea of what can be achieved. Women tell me that this process is very helpful in determining what size and style breast implant is right for them. Mildly Sagging Breasts: If your breasts are mildly droopy, a saline or silicone gel implant placed behind the pectoral muscle might help create the illusion of perkiness. That’s because as the implant fills out the top of the breast, it also fills out the bottom, making it look as if the nipple has moved higher. It hasn’t. You can always get a lift later if you feel you are not perky enough when fully settled and healed. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA
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Answer: Do I need a breast lift? You might not need one. I recommend an in person consultation with a plastic surgeon to discuss your goals and be measured. After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women (my patients) with similar measurements with different size and style breast implants. They also get to see what they would look like when the breasts have fully dropped and fluffed and in clothes. You get to see actual results and the surgeon's experience and not a virtual idea of what can be achieved. Women tell me that this process is very helpful in determining what size and style breast implant is right for them. Mildly Sagging Breasts: If your breasts are mildly droopy, a saline or silicone gel implant placed behind the pectoral muscle might help create the illusion of perkiness. That’s because as the implant fills out the top of the breast, it also fills out the bottom, making it look as if the nipple has moved higher. It hasn’t. You can always get a lift later if you feel you are not perky enough when fully settled and healed. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA
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September 20, 2021
Answer: Breast lift vs BA Dear Trustworthy809869,
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September 20, 2021
Answer: Breast lift vs BA Dear Trustworthy809869,
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September 13, 2021
Answer: Breasts Measurements are needed to be sure, but you might do well with just an augmentation to add more fullness. I would suggest meeting with a board certified plastic surgeon and discussing your options.
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September 13, 2021
Answer: Breasts Measurements are needed to be sure, but you might do well with just an augmentation to add more fullness. I would suggest meeting with a board certified plastic surgeon and discussing your options.
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September 11, 2021
Answer: Donut Mastopexy / Augmentation Good afternoon,
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September 11, 2021
Answer: Donut Mastopexy / Augmentation Good afternoon,
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September 9, 2021
Answer: Bellesoma Lift The technique I recommend is The Bellesoma Method. This will reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained. Later, fat transfers or small implants can be placed totally submuscular, if additional volume is desired.
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September 9, 2021
Answer: Bellesoma Lift The technique I recommend is The Bellesoma Method. This will reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained. Later, fat transfers or small implants can be placed totally submuscular, if additional volume is desired.
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