Going for full, round results, what breast treatment is recommended? Lift? (Photo)

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Hi! I would like to know if a lift would be necessary to achieve my goal. I am going for full, round, very natural results (not high profile) and assume I would need an areola reduction and implants. I would want to avoid a lift if possible but a significant areola reduction is an absolute must as I would want them as small as possible. I'm aware my breast are not symmetrical by any means so I would expect implants to help with that.

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question. You are correct in saying that a lift would be necessary to help match both sides. I would discuss the plan over with you plastic surgeon to go over options and placement of scars.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Texas1239,
determining whether you need simply a breast augmentation versus a breast lift can be somewhat complicated. It depends on a number of factors including skin laxity and current nipple position. Generally speaking, if the nipples are lower than the inframammary line the patient will most likely need a breast lift. If the nipples are at or above the inframammary line we can generally get by with just a breast augmentation depending on the size of the implant the patient wants. I often still using implant when I perform a breast lift because it provides more upper breast fullness after the lift. To be sure a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon will help determine what the patient actually needs.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

The technique I recommend is The Bellesoma Method.  This will reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage.  Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained.  Later, fat transfers can be performed if additional volume is desired.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

You will need a lift since you have some sagging breast tissue, but you could probably do the peri-areolar lift. Measurements are needed to be certain. to make the areola smaller, a scar around the areolae will be made which is the same scar for the lift. If you choose no lift, you will be bigger, but still sagging.

Shana Kalaria, MD · Answer

I would recommend a periareolar mastopexy (includes areola reduction) and implants. You should consider moderate profile implants if you are not looking for the size or projection of the full profile implants. Good luck!

Going for full, round results, what breast treatment is recommended? Lift? (Photo)

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