Am I a candidate for a breast lift? Thin skin. (Photos)

Dear MollyTu,

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, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Bring an appropriate candidate for a breast lift has more to do with the relation of your nipples to the fold under your breast, which can't be determined in your picture. In general, thin soft tissue coverage is more of an issue if you are placing an implant.

Yes, you may still be a candidate. However, please wait until you’ve recovered from your recent surgery before considering a revision.

Thanks for your question. From your pictures, it seems like you may be a good candidate for a breast lift. I recommend scheduling a consult for a proper evaluation. Please always consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Take care, Dr. Moises Salama, board certified plastic surgeon

Thank you for your photos. There should be no reason why you cannot have a revision of your breast lift done, which would remove only some additional skin from your breast, but retain all of its volume. This should help your breast look slightly fuller because the same amount of volume is now contained in a smaller envelope of skin. From your photos, it does not appear that your nipple/areola need to be moved any higher, but that the lower portion of your breast could be tightened some. There should be no problem with the thickness of your skin and you’re healing, especially since you healed well after your first lift. Best wishes.

From the looks of your photos, yes, you are a candidate for a breast lift. The thin skin is not an issue.

Based on your photos, yes, you could have a breast lift. However since you had one recently, you should allow everything to fully heal for a full year before considering another lift. Also understand that you have very little volume right now and that will affect the shaping of your breasts.

I recommend 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.

Good morning. Yes, you may still be a candidate for a breast lift, but very thin skin can limit the projection and firmness that can be achieved with a lift alone. In some cases, it's recommended to supplement with small implants to improve contour and support. You can text us at 829-554-6062 for a more precise evaluation.

Based on your post photos, I recommend a full revision of breast lift due to primary lift was done poorly. Expect fees to arrange from $8000-$12,000. Best of virtual consultant with.