Could I get a donut lift or only implants to restore volume / lift nipple? (Photo)

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Hi, I am 32 years old and my breasts looked like this for a while. Next to having fuller, perkier breasts I'd like to have a rounder nipple shape. The breast lift scar is a deal breaker for me so I am exploring other options. I ask myself if a simple implant might give me good enough results, maybe in combination with a periareolar lift but I am hearing mixed opinions on this procedure. Any advice would be much appreciated, thank you in advance.

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACS · Answer

I recommend an in person consultation with a plastic surgeon to discuss your goals and be measured. After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women (my patients) with similar measurements with different size and style breast implants. They also get to see what they would look like when the breasts have fully dropped and fluffed and in clothes. You get to see actual results and the surgeon's experience and not a virtual idea of what can be achieved. Women tell me that this process is very helpful in determining what size and style breast implant is right for them. Mildly Sagging Breasts: If your breasts are mildly droopy, a saline or silicone gel implant placed behind the pectoral muscle might help create the illusion of perkiness. That’s because as the implant fills out the top of the breast, it also fills out the bottom, making it look as if the nipple has moved higher. It hasn’t. You can always get a lift later if you feel you are not perky enough when fully settled and healed. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC · Answer

A vertical breast lift would be recommended as your nipples appear to be located below your breast fold. A donut lift would not be sufficient.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

Women are afraid of breast lifts because of the vertical scars associated with the traditional techniques.  For that reason, an alternative was developed called 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.  Later, fat transfers or small implants can be placed if additional volume is desired.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Mathew A. Plant, MD, FRCSC · Answer

Great question. While you would definitely require an in-person consultation to see if you’re a candidate there has recently been an no-incision version of the periareolar lift described that might be a great option for your situation. The majority of surgeons will not be aware of it so don’t get discouraged if you reach out to a dozen offices before you find one that has a surgeon who can perform this, but it seems like it’s worth looking into.
Hope that helps!

Finny George, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. Based on this one view, you may be a good candidate for implants alone. A periareolar lift should suffice if one is deemed necessary after examination.

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