Breast lift surgery for 17 year old? (photo)

Yes - a breast lift - where the skin is tightened, but minimal breast tissue is removed, could be done.  It's a trade-off:  uplifted breast shape versus incisions on the breast.  Your bra-size might be just one-half to one cup smaller, since you won't have the loose skin any more.Best to speak with a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area about the options.All the best,

I like the cartoon. There is no way to lift the breasts without altering the volume. The second issue is your age. The operation maybe inappropriate for snoring your age. 

Thank you for your question! I hope that these answers help in making
your decision. You suffer from juvenile hypertrophy of the breasts,
which is typically treated by breast reduction. It is not uncommon to
have the symptoms that you describe such as neck/back/shoulder pain as
well as infections/rashes and shoulder grooving, especially in teenagers
once her breasts begin to fully develop. It is a reasonable decision -
the decision will be yours ultimately.Once one begins to have the
symptoms that you state above, consideration for a surgical procedure to
ameliorate your symptoms, assist with self esteem, and allow you to get
back to physical activities in your youth should be done. Given your
symptoms, you would be an ideal candidate. You must first discuss with
your parents and pediatrician, and then consulting with a plastic
surgeon for evaluation and examination to assist you in deciding if this
would be the right thing for you. Your surgeon will also go over what
to expect as well as the risks and benefits of the procedure. Overall,
your symptoms should be ameliorated almost immediately and hopefully
give you more self confidence and an increased activity level. Your
breasts may still continue to grow over the next several years, but it
is certainly reasonable to consider this at this age with the issues
that you are having. I hope that this helps! Good luck with your
decision!

The world of plastic surgery has undergone a revolution in breast lift choices. The number of techniques has expanded and the options can be tailored to a woman's physique and desires. However, each surgeon has their own group of procedures (Some physicians only offer one or two) and which one is right for you may depend on the doctors comfort level and not necessarily your own desires.Before we discuss the different types of lifts, lets discuss some basic ground rules;Lifts are designed to make a sagging breast lifted and more perky. Lifts will not change the overall size of the breasts.Lifts will sometimes make you appear bigger because the sagging, flat breast is changed into a more perky lifted package.Some breast lift techniques require a reduction in volume as part of the lift technique. The amount of volume loss will be dependent on the amount of sag - more sag, more loss of volume.The type of techniques that you can have are based on the sternal notch to nipple distance. You can determine this distance by taking a metric tape measure or ruler and measure from the notch at the top of your breast bone and then measure to the more saggy breasts nipple. In my practice we divide patients into three classes( <25cm's, 25-35cm's and >35cm's). Before you read further, assess your sternal notch-nipple distance.If you want to be enlarged, expect to get an implant as part of the lift.Most importantly, implants should not be used to lift a breast! Implants are for volume, lifts are for shape.BREAST LIFT TECHNIQUESGoes Lift - This lift invented by a Brazilian plastic surgeon is a circumareolar scar technique (incision only around the edge of the areola) is designed for sagging breasts up to 25 cm's. The procedure lifts the breast from above and fills the upper pole to add fullness. The breast is tailored to create projection and the durability of the shape is supported with an internal mesh brassiere. Today the mesh is better than it used to be. This is a great technique for those looking for a lift, upper pole fullness and modest projection improvement.Benelli Mastopexy - This lift is invented by a french surgeon is a circumareolar scar technique that is also designed for sagging breasts up to 25 cm's. The sagging breast is lifted by tightening the lower pole of the breast. While the lower pole may not be as saggy as it once was, the breast does not have any improvement in upper pole fullness or projection. This technique is less ideal than the Goes Lift.Lejour Mastopexy - This lift is invented by a plastic surgeon from Belgium and has a lollipop incision. It is ideal for any patient with a sternal to nipple distance of less than 35 cm's. The procedure lifts the upper and lower poles and provides for maximal projection. In general, I believe this technique yields the most beautiful breasts. The down side to this lift is the need to remove some tissue through surgical removal or liposuction. Therefore, the lifting may result in some loss of volume.Hall-Findlay Mastopexy - This lift/reduction is invented by a plastic surgeon from Canada and has a lollipop incision. It is ideal for those patients with a nipple-sternal notch distance of less than 30 cm's. The procedure does not address the upper pole and does not really do a great job of enhancing projection, but will tighten the lower pole. I use this technique whenever their is a contraindication for performing a Lejour Lift.Mckissock or Goulian Mastopexy - The anchor scar technique is ideal for patients with a nipple to sternal notch distance of greater than 35 cm's. The shape is not ideal and is prone to bottoming out. Bottoming out is when the nipple does not sag, but the breast tissue does. This technique is an older technique but is a necessity when considering the excessively saggy breast.I hope this helps for you to decide which technique is right for you. If you would like to find out more about breast lifts and reductions, please read my book " Cosmetic Breast Surgery - A complete guide to making the right decision from A to double D".

Thanks for the question. i recommend a lift with an aureola skin reduction in consultation i would help you with implants to make then a fuller natural look by your frame dimentions. Only with parental consent you could have a breast lift /reduction.

Only with parental consent you could have a breast lift /reduction. Understand there will be scars...

Ok, so you likely have breasts that are looking long and possibly heavy but you are a small frame ( from the 32 meas).  First, can you correct the heaviness ( if a problem) with a breast lift/reduction?  Yes.  Second, can you reshape the breasts if they are too long?  Yes, but there will be scars.  Now this is elective cosmetic surgery and you can expect to spend $6-10,000, is that reasonable for you?  At 16, you need to think about how much functional disability you have, how you feel about the scars and how you will afford the surgery?

There are indeed others like you who have a very dependent breast, one where the nipple is on the bottom and pointing down. It is not always about breast feeding as a cause. You can consider a lift, though in an F cup a reduction might offer you more. The important consideration is the scar in a lift procedure or a breast reduction. Just after high school can be a good time for consultation.