Surgeon recommended a breast lift over reduction. I'm 36G and want to be a small C. Is this achievable with a lift? (Photos)

I agree that 500 cc removal will make you practically flat.  If you have a lift with perhaps a small amount of reduction your breasts will seem much smaller because they won’t be hanging as much.  A simple lift will make you a lot smaller than you think.  The one thing to be careful of is to avoid overreduction which is easy to do.

The incisions are the same, the only difference is how much tissue is removed.  I agree, 500cc removal will leave to too small.  I don't know if your insurance will cover less than 500cc removal.   I recommend an in-office examination as well as a detailed discussion with a surgeon who you are comfortable with.   Finally, make sure your surgeon is a Double-Board Certified Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery (ABPS), a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery (ASPS), a member of the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).Best,Dr. DesaiBeverly Hills Institute for Aesthetic Plastic SurgeryHarvard Educated, Beverly Hills & Miami Beach TrainedDouble Board-Certified, Double Fellowship-Trained Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon

Hello,This is cosmetic surgery, and will not (should not) be covered by Kaiser or medical insurance. That being said, a breast lift on you (heavy and large breasts) will not have a very durable or aesthetically pleasing result; you will bottom out and sag again. You should have a reduction as well to relieve the weight from your newly tightened skin. Achieving a 500 gm reduction is not necessary, but a couple hundred will improve your result. If upper pole fullness is desired, a low profile, shaped and highly cohesive implant under the muscle would be best. Go visit a few ABPS certified/ASAPS member surgeons who specialize in aesthetic breast surgery. Best of luck!

Dear Larissa Miller,breast lift would not be able to achieve your desired size. For that you will need a breast lift. If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Thank you for your question and submitting your photos.  Your insurance coverage will largely dictate the amount of tissue that needs to be removed to be a covered procedure.  If you don't want to have that much removed, you may fall into the category of a cosmetic breast lift and would need to pay for that procedure yourself.  It is always best to see a board certified surgeon in your area and be familiar with your insurance coverage to make the best decisions that will allow you to achieve your desired look.  Best wishes on obtaining a great result!

Based on your picture you seem to be a good candidate for a breast lift an in person consultation would be best for a detailed exam and evaluation.Always see a board certified PS.

Hello dear!!
Thanks you for your question. It is my pleasure to help you with your concerns.
You can be your own best version, and you can definitely achieve amazing results with plastic surgery in order to improve your breasts. For you, I recommend an anchor incision breast lift and reduction, no implants needed.
I suggest you to make an appointment with a board certified plastic surgeon for a good evaluation and to talk about your goals.
I hope this is helpful.  Good luck :)

and I do that routinely since I do not accept insurance anymore.  I charge my patients the mastopexy fee and will reduce them however much they want to be reduced.  There is no obligation to meet insurance minimums and you get what you want.  I'm sure your surgeon can reduce you at the same time and if not, find one that can.  Tissue removed is usually sent for pathology at extra costs but you are allowed to refuse pathology if you're accepting of the incidental breast cancer rate of 1-2%.  

Sorry for your problem and you would benefit from a reduction/ lift to get the desired result.  I show the patients implants of potential volume that can be removed at the time of surgery so they will have an idea how much breast will remain after.  Given your size and Kaiser’s reduction policy you may need to go out of network for surgeryDr Corbin

A breast lift alone will not make your breasts smaller. A breast reduction with lift should help you achieve your goals. If the reduction amount recommended by your insurance would make your breasts too small, then you will have to go out of network to get the results that you desire. Thanks for your question. Best wishes.