What should I do about my breasts? Bra size is 12F. (photo)

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. You are a good candidate for a breast reduction. This will lift your breasts and make them smaller and more youthful.

Deciding between a breast reduction and a lift will depend on your goals and the concerns you want to address. A breast reduction reduces the size of the breasts by removing excess skin, fat, and tissue, which also helps alleviate excess weight in the breast area. This procedure often results in a lifted appearance and may include areola reduction. On the other hand, a breast lift helps correct sagging breasts and achieve a more youthful figure. This procedure often involves repositioning and reducing the nipple and areolas, restoring the lost shape and volume of the breasts. As for those experiencing both excess breast tissue and sagging, a combination of both procedures may provide the best results. It is important to consult with a board-certified surgeon to discuss your options.

Thanks for your question!
You would benefit from a breast reduction/lift. The breasts will be lifted and smaller. Breast reduction patients are some of my happiest patients, and feel immediate relief. Schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options. Best wishes!

Dear anonymous0826199
Thanks for sharing your concerns and pictures, after evaluating your you look like a great candidate for breast reduction and lift with this you can obtain beautiful projection and symmetry. Make sure you go on consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Hope this helps and best of lucks. Dr. Luis Mejia

What Id generally recommend in this circumstance is a breast reduction (which comes with a lift). It will give you a smaller and more symmetrical breast, with better nipple position. You will have a “natural” appearing breast with sloping at the top and more volume at the bottom.

Dear anonymous0826199,based on your photo, it looks like you would benefit from breast reduction. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Given your concerns and bra size of 12F, both a breast lift and a breast reduction could be options to consider. A breast lift would help raise and firm your breasts, giving them a more youthful shape without significantly altering their size. A breast reduction, on the other hand, would reduce the size of your breasts, which could relieve any physical discomfort like back pain and also provide a lift.

Since both procedures have different outcomes, the best approach would depend on your specific goals: whether you wish to maintain your current size and simply lift the breasts, or reduce their size for both aesthetic and comfort reasons. Consulting with a board-certified plastic surgeon would allow for a detailed assessment and discussion about the best surgical options tailored to your needs and expectations. They can provide advice on what might work best for achieving a natural, comfortable breast contour.

From the submitted photo it appears you are a candidate for a breast reduction. This will accomplish both reducing the amount of breast tissue and weight of the breasts and also lift them. The result will be perkier breasts that are in harmony with the rest of your body shape. I have included a video about this procedure. Schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon near you to learn more.

The technique I recommend is a breast reduction using The Bellesoma Method. This will reduce and reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. The weight of the breast is transferred to the underlying pectoralis major muscle resulting in pain relief without excessive reduction. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

You are a great candidate for either breast reduction or breast lift. They would both use the same scars, but if you have a lift, then all of your breast volume would remain. It would probably be a good idea to have a little bit removed to help with any pulling on your shoulders exacerbating your current pain. You can decide with your surgeon preoperatively how much to remove.
Best of luck,