Breast Implant Size for Saggy 34C's to Achieve 34D's?

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Do I need Breast lift again? Will Breast augmentation help keep the girls standing upright? I am considering Breast augmentation and lift. I had a lift 3 years ago, I was happy for a while now I want them fuller and higher.I am 5'7" and 125 lbs. I currently wear a 34C and am looking to be a 34D, full D that is. I have an abundance of breast tissue but after breastfeeding my son, my skin is thinner/less supple. Any suggestions as to what type/size implants I'd need?

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

A Breast Lift  may be better support the implants. Getting #BreastImplants without a #BreastLift is usually said to be mistake by many patients who reflect back on the decision. Most breasts will look larger and more droopy with solely implants. They will sag more and sooner, due to the sudden and excess weight. At times it's possible for a “Snoopy” breast or double bubble to develop as a result.Additionally, an implant with lift may be useful to re-position the nipples which may have been affected by ptosis or drooping. One of the primary intentions of a Breast Lift (#Mastopexy) is to improve the shape and position of the breast without reducing their size. It is used especially for breasts which sag or droop (#ptosis).  Both procedures can typically be done together in the same surgery.

Otto Joseph Placik, MD · Answer

I am not sure by what you mean again. Do you currently have breast implants? Implants do not prevent sagging. They do restore fullness.

Randy Wong, MD · Answer

Depending on whether the breasts are "deflated" and could use more filling, or whether the skin is excess and could use some tightening will determine whether implants with or without lifting is needed.  If you are looking for "perky" then consider smaller implants for the long term shape to be more effective against gravity.  If you are OK with the volume but want better shape, consider a lift alone.  Discuss with your surgeon the outlook for what happens in 5, 10 and 20 years after your surgery.  Best wishes for a great result!

Steven Wallach, MD · Answer

AS we get older, our skin tends to lose elasticity. Putting larger breast implants in would only worsen the situation.  A breast lift may be an option but a good physical exam is warranted to assess whehter or not this is possible.

Christopher L. Hess, MD · Answer

First you must understand bra sizing.  If you're a 32 then unless you gain a lot of weight and fat or muscle in your back then you will continue to be a 32.  The number has to due with the circumference of your chest measured under the breasts.  Next, the typical result of aging and breast feeding is that you will lose upper pole fullness and the breasts, as a whole, will descent down the chest wall.  Since you had a breast lift before I suspect your nipples are in the right location compared to your breasts.  
So the long and short of it is that a low profile implant will work the best.  The volume will likely be in the 375-400cc range as you are tall as women standards go.  The taller the patient the larger the implant they can carry off.

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