Which type of breast lift would be best for me? (photos)

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. The answer will depend on your nipple position, skin laxity, amount of breast tissue over the implant and whether you plan on removing/resizing the implants.

A standard lift will raise your breast and make them a little smaller. Wise pattern -T around areolae and down and across fold.

You can leave current implants or change them for smaller ones at same time.

An exam and consultation with a plastic surgeon is recommended to further discuss your best options and expectations.

Thank you for your question. You are experiencing sagging breasts with 365cc implants that feel too large for your frame. The best approach may be to consider a breast lift and replacing your current implants with a smaller size. A breast lift will reposition your breasts higher on your chest and reshape the breast tissue to address sagging. Additionally, replacing your 365cc implants with smaller implants (for example, 200-300cc) will better suit your frame and help reduce the weight contributing to sagging. I recommend consulting with a surgeon to determine the best lift technique and implant choice tailored to your goals.

Implant removal with a standard mastopexy will be very beneficial in lifting and reshaping your breasts and getting adequate proportion to your body. The lift will have standard "anchor" type scars, but I would not hesitate to proceed as I think it will fulfill your expectations. Thank you.

Thank you for your inquiry! You are a great candidate for a Mastopexy (breast lift) procedure with a remove and replace with smaller implants. They can done in one single procedure. I recommend consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon to create a surgical plan targeted towards your specific goals.

Thank you for your question. You can address both breast sagging and size in a single surgery that combines breast reduction and lift. The extent of sagging and your desired outcome will determine the type of lift used. The most comprehensive lift is the Anchor Lift, which can treat severe sagging and help the breasts regain their natural shape after implants are removed. The Lollipop Lift can effectively correct mild sagging while providing a modest reduction and lift. Your surgeon will decide which is best for you after evaluating the degree of the sagging and considering your anatomy and goals.

Dear michnic12,
my preferred lift is a lollipop lift when a periareolar won't do (ie greater than 2cm lift required). The lollipop technique was created by a Canadian plastic surgeon named Elizabeth Hall-Findley and treats the breast as a three dimensional structure instead of two dimensions (anchor - lift). Most importantly it does not require the horizontal component scars that the anchor-lift requires and breasts appear much more natural, lifted, and less boxy. Lastly, the lift lasts longer because the lollipop doesn't rely on the skin to hold the breast up, its actually breast tissue thats being brought together to support the breast and hence improves longevity.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

I would start with removing your implants and letting it all heal for the next couple months. Then you can get a true assessment of how much of a lift and reduction is needed to achieve satisfaction. I find that the best lift and reshaping comes with a superior pedicle based reduction and reorganization and a shortened anchor pattern skin excision. We can help explain this more during a consultation. We perform all of these procedures in the office under local anesthesia WITHOUT the need to be put asleep.

A vertical breast lift may be your most suitable option. The lift can be done at the same time as your implant exchange.

Removal of the implants and a Wise pattern lift would help lift and shape your breasts for a pleasing smaller size.