Breast Lift or Lift with Augmentation after 60 lb. weight loss? What type of lift procedure do you recommend for me? (photos)

Many
women refuse the anchor lift because of the ugly vertical scars.For that reason, a new technique was developed
called The Ultimate Breast LiftTM.Breast tissue is reshaped creating upper pole fullness, elevated higher
on the chest wall and more medial to increase cleavage.This technique maintains nipple sensation and
the ability to breast feed while avoiding the ugly vertical scars.The weight of the breast is transferred to
the underlying muscle resulting in long term stability.This is the best procedure for your breasts
and is superior to the lollipop, lollipop with implants or anchor.Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Most women who experience #sagging of the #breasts following weight changes are potential candidates for a breast lift. A #mastopexy or breast lift will improve the shape and position of the breast without reducing their size. Those with breast #sagging or #ptosis experience improvements with the surgery. Some patients will experience a better shape to their breast if an implant is used at the time of #mastopexy. An implant will restore the volume that is often lost with weight loss. I prefer to use the short scar technique, “#lollipop scar” or “#donut lift” rather than the majority of surgeons in the United States that use an anchor pattern lift which involve more significant scarring. Although the “anchor-shape” or inverted “T” incision is still more popular in the United States, it represents an older technique with extensive #scarring and a less optimal result in many cases.

Thank you for your question! It is normal for the breast to lose its
firmness and perkiness over time, which is accentuated with age,
pregnancy/breast feeding, weight gain/loss, and gravity. This ultimately
results in ptosis, or sagging, of the breast with a “deflated”
appearance. Women often seek the mastopexy, or breast lift, procedure to
regain the previous youthful appearance of her breasts and desire that
uplifted and perky appearance of her breasts. Women report increased
confidence, self-esteem, and femininity once she achieves this desired
shape and fullness. Breast lifts may or may not be performed with
implants – the implant would add increased size but also greater
fullness in the upper pole of the breasts which creates more cleavage.
The implant itself will add these things - given your photos, a breast
lift alone is a reasonable decision. It us also common for the areola
to enlarge and stretch during these changes. The lift will also serve to
raise the nipple areolar complex to its appropriate position above the
breast crease and at the most projecting portion. In addition the areola
size will be decreased, which is often desired by the woman.   Given your photos, I believe that you need a breast lift at the least.  The decision for the implant will be yours.So,
the changes of your breasts are normal and will continue to occur. The
decision for a breast lift will be up to you...depending on how much you
are bothered about the shape as well as your concerns. Consult with a
board certified plastic surgeon well-versed in breast surgery and s/he
will assist you in deciding if a mastopexy will be the right decision
for you. Breast procedures to simply improve shape or appearance
typically are considered aesthetic procedures and do not qualify for
insurance coverage. Thank you for your question! Hope that this helps.
Best wishes for a wonderful result!

Thank you for your question and photos.  You would probably do very well with a breast lift alone.  I would try not to focus too much on the scars, as the horizontal scar is often hidden underneath the breast.  Sometimes you just have too much skin for the amount of breast tissue, and longer scars are necessary.  Generally these will heal well and fade with time.  If you want a perkier look, with more fullness in the upper pole, then you should consider an implant.  This will fill the upper great, while the lift will move the nipple up and make the areola smaller, while at the same time improving the shape.  To some degree a breast lift is a small reduction, removing excess skin and tissue in the lower breast, while the implant will add volume and shape to the upper breast.  Make sure you seek out a board certified plastic surgeon who can answer all of your question.  Best wishes.

A breast lift would greatly improve the appearance of your breasts.  Implants can be used if your desire is to be larger.  It's really your choice.  Find a board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in breast surgery and schedule a consultation.  Evaluate your options and make an informed decision.Best of luck,

   A full breast lift would produce a very nice result for you. If you really wanted more volume, a small implant could be considered.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA

Hi,Congratulations on losing 60 pounds!!  Nice job.  Yes, it appears your would need a lift.  You also appear to be heavy breasted.  Keep an open mind about how extensive your incisions will need to be to give you an adequate lift. Give some thought to whether you really want implants.  Some surgeons believe implants would help in your situation to afford you more projection. You would have to have a board certified plastic surgeon make the final determination after examining you.  See someone who is a member of ASAPS and or ASPS.  Seek a few opinions because surgeons vary in how they would make your incisions.  I wish you the best of luck!  "Dr. Joe"

Congratulations on your weight loss! You look like you would be an excellent candidate for a breast lift. Whether or not you would want implants in addition to a lift depends on how large you want to be afterwards. If you want to maintain the volume you currently have, you could have breast augmentation surgery at the same time as having the lift. This is common for women who want to be "perkier" but maintain fullness. A breast lift will result in scars around the nipple and a vertical scar to the inframammary crease (lollipop lift), however, over time and with the newest scar gels available, you should see minimal scarring after full recovery.

Thank you for your question. A breast lift alone should give you great results. Depending on what size you want to be you might need implants. 


Many
surgeons, including myself, offer online virtual consultations where you send
us your photos and we can estimate the cost. I, like many surgeons, also
offer free consultations so that you can be examined and given the most
accurate quote.





Choose a board certified
plastic surgeon who has done a ton of Brazilian Butt Lifts and has privileges
to do this surgery at a local university hospital. This says his credentials
have been checked out by fellow Drs. All surgeries carry risk, talk to your
plastic surgeon and choose one wisely.

The best way to give you an accurate and honest recommendation is with a consultation, by studying your pictures it appears you may benefit from a breast lift. I perform a breast lift which eliminates the medial portion of the anchor scars. Because of the significan excess skin you have, you will need at least the transverse lateral scar, a lolipop lift will leave you with a very long lower pole of your breast )just look at lateral postop pictures)Take a look at my reviews regarding breast lift.