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Do I need a breast lift or can I just get implants? (Photo)

I’m interested in breast augmentation and am wondering if I’m a candidate for just implants without a lift. I want to add fullness but still look very natural.

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Your photos show noticeable asymmetry in breast volume, fold/nipple position, and skin envelope, so this may not be a simple “two different implants” case. Different implant sizes can help volume asymmetry, but they do not reliably correct a lower nipple, extra skin, or a larger/lower breast. If...

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