Standard BA or uplift too? (Photo)

Hi - good question. The factors to consider here are the relationship between the level of the nipple and the fold beneath your breast, and your implant choice (based on the outcome that you wish to achieve). In your case, the nipple areola complex is above the level of the inframammary fold, so it is unlikely that you would require a lift in addition to an implant. Selecting the right implant for your breast dimensions will be important - some 3D simulation may help you to make this choice.

hi, thanks for your question. You do not need an uplift and i think it would be irresponsible for a surgeon to offer this to you. When you look in the mirror, level of nipples should be approximately midway between shoulder and elbow. Remember a breast uplift means obvious and visible signs of surgery in the form of a scar around nipple pad plus sometimes other scars depending on technique used - and this scar and the nipple pad can stretch significantly especially with the weight of a breast implant.

Dear Energetic361465,
determining whether you need simply a breast augmentation versus a breast lift can be somewhat complicated. It depends on a number of factors including skin laxity and current nipple position. Generally speaking, if the nipples are lower than the inframammary line the patient will most likely need a breast lift. If the nipples are at or above the inframammary line we can generally get by with just a breast augmentation depending on the size of the implant the patient wants. I often still using implant when I perform a breast lift because it provides more upper breast fullness after the lift. To be sure a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon will help determine what the patient actually needs.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery