I have always had naturally massive boobs and love them big - never experienced back issues so want to keep them big but I've lost nearly 120 lbs / 54 kg and they are pancakes now so a significant lift is a no brainer. I had an extended tummy tuck with mons lift and muscle repair in early July this year and recovery has been very easy for me with barely any pain so I'm ready to book my next procedures. I've had 4 consultations with different plastic surgeons and all are recommending different things and I'm confused as to what the best option is. 1 . Lift with slight reduction 2. Lift with Motiva round 280cc at the same time 3. Lift with fat graft to upper pole then come back for implants 4. Lift only then come back for implants
August 13, 2025
Answer: Breast Uplift without Implants due to waterfall deformity risk From your photos, it looks like you still have a good amount of natural breast tissue. Because of this, doing a lift with an implant at the same time could carry a higher risk of developing “waterfall deformity”, where the natural tissue droops over the implant over time. For that reason, my recommendation would be to first do a lift without an implant or reduction. This will allow the breast tissue to settle and give you a clear idea of the shape and volume after the lift. If you still want more fullness after healing (usually a few months later), an implant can be added at that stage for a safer and more predictable result. Best,Dr. Süleyman Köken
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August 13, 2025
Answer: Breast Uplift without Implants due to waterfall deformity risk From your photos, it looks like you still have a good amount of natural breast tissue. Because of this, doing a lift with an implant at the same time could carry a higher risk of developing “waterfall deformity”, where the natural tissue droops over the implant over time. For that reason, my recommendation would be to first do a lift without an implant or reduction. This will allow the breast tissue to settle and give you a clear idea of the shape and volume after the lift. If you still want more fullness after healing (usually a few months later), an implant can be added at that stage for a safer and more predictable result. Best,Dr. Süleyman Köken
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August 13, 2025
Answer: Lift with implants might work; In person evaluation would be appropriate After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women (my patients) with similar measurements with different size 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 is right for them. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA
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August 13, 2025
Answer: Lift with implants might work; In person evaluation would be appropriate After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women (my patients) with similar measurements with different size 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 is right for them. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA
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