Is Breast Lift Recommended for Sagging Dd Cup Breasts?

Based on your photographs, there are many options for breast lift.  The design of the lifts are very complicated, so moving things higher may require a scar in a position which you might not think, but ultimately will give you the best result.  Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to see which lift is right for you.

Thank you for your question.  You appear to be an excellent candidate for a breast lift to bring the breasts up and reduce the size of the areola.  The type of incision needed is best determined by physical exam.I perform a liposuction breast lift/reduction known as Breast LipoLift®. This specialized technique spares more nerves and blood supply as well as removes tissue from the areas you don't want such as near the armpit and the lower portion hanging near your stomach. Once I use this to shape the breast, I then remove the excess skin to tighten the breast and create a more proportional silhouette with better cleavage. This procedure is also more accurate than traditional breast lifts or reductions since I use 3D measurements to uncover size asymmetries. During the procedure I remove exactly whatever is more from the larger side to get as close to symmetry as possible. Since I perform this less invasively the recovery time is faster and drains are not necessary. Over 90% of my patients are out to dinner the next evening taking only Advil and Tylenol if even needed. The size would depend on the proportion with your body versus going for a cup size.  It has been proven to have less complications than traditional breast reduction (please see my Breast LipoLift® page web page) and should not affect nipple sensation, mammograms, cancer risk or breast-feeding. The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.  Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in breast plastic surgery.  Best of luck!    Dr. Schwartz Board Certified Plastic Surgeon#RealSelf100Surgeon #RealSelfCORESurgeon#RealSelfTopContributor

Dear lilylily, From your image provided it seems that you need a breast lift to create a more youthful, and "perky" breast shape.Also, from your picture it appears that you may already have implants.  If not, then a combination procedure, such as a augmentation/mastopexy procedure may be exactly what you may need to achieve your stated goals of upper breast fullness and shape. I hope this was helpful,Sergio Pasquale Maggi, MD, FACSAustin Plastic Surgery Centerdrmaggi.com

A breast lift may help you. The surgery involves removing excess tissue then lifting the nipple to a higher position to give you a perkier contour. This would give you more fullness in the upper pole. Implants can also be used to create more fullness.

I believe you are a great candidate for a lift.  Also, it appears to me that you may be a D-cup rather than a DD, so check with bra fitting experts to confirm that you have the right size.  

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.Given your photos, this appears to be the ideal procedure for you.  Not only is the excess skin from the bottom of your breast removed, but your nipple-areolar complex is also lifted along with your breast, which is what you are desiring.  You would likely have a "lollipop" incision to obtain the best results.  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.  Thank you for your question!  Hope that this helps.  Best wishes for a wonderful result!

         It’s not unusual for
patients with breast sag to request breast lift surgery. A variety of surgical
options exist for managing this condition. Your pictures suggest that you would
benefit from one of these procedures. The exact procedure would depend on your
aesthetic goals and physical examination. Depending upon the severity of breast
sag, several treatment options exist.

 

         In cases of mild
breast sag, the excess skin and sag can be treated with a donut mastopexy. This
procedure removes and tightens the excess skin around the areola. This leaves a
scar at the junction between the areola and surrounding tissue.

 

         In more severe cases
of sag, a lollipop incision can be utilized to deal with excess skin. This
leaves a circular incision around the areola with a vertical extension that
extends to the infra-mammary fold. When extreme sag is present, excision of
excess skin requires not only a vertical incision, but an incision transversely
in the infra-mammary fold as well. This results in a circular incision, and a
transverse incision hidden in the fold beneath the breast.

 

         Each of these
procedures can be performed in combination with breast augmentation when
patients want larger breasts. This results in increased upper pole breast
fullness with increased breast projection.

 

         It’s important to
remember that every woman with breast sag is unique. Their anatomic starting
points and aesthetic goals are always different. Any patient considering breast
lift surgery should consult a board certified plastic surgeon. After careful
evaluation, an appropriate treatment plan can be formulated. 

From your photo you have some deflation and minimal sagging, all of which would be corrected with a breast lift. If you want much more fullness in the superior pole of your breast, a small implant might be in order.

Thank you for the photo.  It looks like you would benefit from a lift.  Incisions are typically around the areola and then on the lower half of the breast.  There are options depending on what you desire and your particular anatomy.  Best to see a board certified plastic surgeon.  They will guide you through the process.

Yes, a mastopexy is indicated for this type of breast deformity. The nipple/areolar complex will need to be lifted and the skin envelope reduced.