I had a Breast Reduction/Lift 4 years ago. Would getting small implants help to improve the shape and upper pole fullness?

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. Breast implants would help give you the result that you’re looking for with better upper pole fullness and projection.

Hi, thanks for your question. Yes, in short, breast implants would increase the overall volume of your breast and provide better upper pole fullness and projection. It is important to select an implant with dimensions suitable for your frame to achieve a natural outcome. An in person consultation and 3D simulation would enable an individualised recommendation.

Hi & thanks for your question!
Placement of a implant will help with fullness. Schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options. Best wishes!

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 if not injured during your previous surgery. Later, fat transfers can be performed if additional volume is desired.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

It is not uncommon if one has undergone breast reduction to decide later to get implants to improve superior pole fullness. That is an inherent issue in breast reduction surgery, that is with time often a patient will lose superior fullness. For sure a small implant can help improve that. It is important to discuss sizing with your surgeon. A very small implant may not have the diameter given one's anatomy give the desired shape. On the other hand a larger implant with a more suitable diameter to improve superior roundness may not be desired by the patient. The photographs supplied seem to show a very nice result and one would anticipate that a smaller implant could improve the fullness. It would also be wise to ask your surgeon if they have performed this previously. The underlying scar tissue sometimes can influence the result in this scenario.

Dear Sarah 19,
upper pole fullness is achieved with appropriate implant selection but more importantly, submuscular placement, and precise pocket dissection. The submuscular placement allows the muscle to cover the top part of the implant which allows the upper pole to appear more full. Keeping away from the lateral chest during pocket dissection allows the implant to remain higher and prevents it from falling off to the side.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Yes, you could have implants placed behind the muscle to help give better upper breast fullness. I would suggest not going large or you may have large heavy breasts again. One thing I will mention, naturally your breast sit somewhat low on your chest and they will never sit high even with implants.

Yes, a conservatively sized implant will give you more upper pole fullness without increasing your volume dramatically. It is important that you visit with an experienced board certified plastic surgeon who can help you select an implant to fit with your body and goals.

In my experience an implant would indeed helpWith the upper pole fullness and shaping because you do have a nice shape already, but if needed after the implants are placed a small correction could Be done. All of this should be assessed during a virtual and in office consultation.

An implant adds volume so your breast will be bigger with an implant . The implant or fat grafting to the breast upper pole are the only methods of increasing upper pole fullness. An implant will give you what you desire what you’ll need to decide is how big are you willing to go.