F22, previous reduction - would a breast lift help with breast footprint? (Photos)

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. You do not need a lift. You have glandular ptosis which can be corrected with surgery. This will allow the breast to appear more centered and less saggy.

The technique I recommend is 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. The footprint of the breast is attached to the underlying pectoralis major muscle by dermal straps which are permanent.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

You have a wonderful result from your reduction! No surgical procedure can move the 'footprint' of your breasts higher on your chestwall, but yours are arguably in a normal position and therefore not in need of that unavailable surgery! If you want more upper pole fullness, then either fat grafting (which requires liposuction) or a breast implant would be necessary.

Dear lozaherbiii,
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.
If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

You seem to have nice size breast size for your frame and your nipples are in good position. However, over the years your soft tissues have bottomed out a bit or so called pseudoptosis. This can be easily fixed with a revision of your breast reduction by only removing some excess skin along your old vertical and horizontal scars. You should get a very nice result. Good luck.

The bases of your breasts cannot be lifted, but you do have some sagging which can be easily corrected by removing the excess skin from the inferior incision.

First, you have beautiful breasts now. They are just SLIGHTLY lower than some others breasts, but they are symmetrical and pointing anterior or slightly upward.
A lift would not change the IMF (breast fold) but would round them out and give you a little more upper pole fullness (roundness).
Try not to be so critical, you look great now.
Dr. Taranow