Can I get a lift while keeping existing implants? (Photo)

I'm not so sure you need a lift at all. Generally you can use the same implants with the lift. In your case the implants are large and may be too large to use after the lift.

Patients do no necessarily require an implant exchange at the time of a breast lift. There may be reasons to consider an exchange, such as the age of the implant or need for size changes, Options would be discussed with your surgeon during a consultation.

Good afternoon,
Yes absolutely- I actually did that for a patient today- no reason to even touch your implants if you are happy with their size and position!

Your breasts are too low on the chest wall. The technique I recommend is a mini lift. Using a circumareola incision, your breast tissue is reshaped, elevated higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Dear Thirdxcharm,
breast revision surgery is the most difficult plastic surgery procedure performed. Botched breast surgery alters normal tissue planes and laxity, the ability of breasts to heal properly, and leaves scar tissue that dramatically affects the level of difficulty of the corrective surgery.Many patients come in to correct poor outcomes from their initial surgeries. The most common problems are due to implant malposition, bottoming out of the implant, poor scarring, and incorrect implant size.While the type of revision required will depend on the result of the previous surgery and the desired result of the patient, some revisions involve extensive pocket repair that may or may not need specialized external bras.If you are considering breast surgery revision, you should speak with a board certified plastic surgeon and have yourself properly assessed. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations. Also, you have to make sure that your surgeon understands your breast augmentation goals.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. The answer to your question is, yes. If you require/desire a lift, your implants will not require adjustment. Your current nipple position appears to be good, so, I’m not certain that you will even need a lift. Consult with your board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options.

You are going to need the vertical lift for better skin tightening, but the implants will need to be removed to do this during surgery. Once removed, your warranty is voided, so most surgeons will insist on using new implants. Measurements are needed to be sure, but your nipples appear to be in good position. You will never have high breasts since yours sit somewhat low on your chest. I recommend just waiting for now.

Hello and thanks for your question. According to your pictures, It seems that you don't need to have breast uplift operation. The position of your nipples looks good and well located. On the other hand, most of the time we do not prefer to perform breast uplift procedure without removing the implants for the patient who had implants already. It may cause some and damage to the implant.