What are the options to fix excess skin on breasts. (photos)

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Breastfed for a combined total of two years. Was a 34D before breastfeeding. 36DD while breastfeeding and Now I fit into a 34B with excess skin. What are my options to improve my breasts.

Gary Lawton, MD, FACS · Answer

Breast lift is the correct operation to fix excess skin of the breasts.  These are nontraditional pictures, so it is not possible to make specific recommendations for you.

Bivik Shah, MD · Answer

Unfortunately, the only option for excess skin on the breast is to cut it out.  Think about a stuffed animal.  If it is loose and limp, there are two ways to fix that - put more stuffing in (like putting an implant in), or make the shell of that animal smaller so that it fits the stuffing that's already in there a lot tighter.  This is what we are doing in a breast lift - we cut out skin so that it fits the breast tissue a lot tighter - making the breast perkier firmer and fuller.

Brian J. Lee, MD · Answer

It appears that you have a significant amount of redundant skin on the breasts. It is difficult to give a complete answer without better photos and an exam. From what is shown, it appears that you would benefit from implants to increase the volume loss of the breasts and then a lift (mastopexy) to position the breast tissue and nipple over the center of the implant. There are multiple ways to do the lift depending on how much extra tissue or droopiness you have. Please seek consultation with a reputable plastic surgery for the best advice.

Jason Brett Lichten, MD · Answer

It's hard to give definite medical advice over the internet, so you should start with a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon.  Your options for rejuvenating your breasts after child birth and breast feeding usually involve breast implants, a breast lift or both.  There are different
techniques that can be employed to improve upon the shape and appearance of the
breasts.  These may include tightening of the skin and repositioning of
the breast tissue, insertion of breast implants, or a combination of both
techniques.  In terms of breast implants, there are a variety of
augmentation techniques that can use saline or silicone implants.  The procedure is usually done as an
outpatient procedure to help augment a woman's breasts or replace volume that
has been lost after childbirth, breast feeding, through normal aging or weight
loss.  This may sometimes require more than one operation if both a lift
and implants are needed. Which technique is used is based mostly on
the individual patient.  In general, if the
nipple "hangs" more than an inch below the breast fold, some
type of lift will be needed.

James McMahan, MD (retired) · Answer

Thank you for your question and photos.  If you are happy with your breast size, a breast lift (mastopexy) can remove all excess skin and provide a lift.  If you would like to be bigger at the same time, an implant can be placed during the lift surgery to make you larger and increase the fullness on the upper pole of the breasts. Be sure to see a board certified plastic surgeon.

What are the options to fix excess skin on breasts. (photos)

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