Hello! Thank you for reading. I'm 30 years old, and i do not have children yet. I'm about 5'5 ½ and i weigh 166lbs. I lost over 50lbs and my breasts look worse now. Although, they have always been saggy since i went through puberty. :( i would like to know if i could be a F or G cup with implants after a lift or what's realistic. Is there a lift with minimal scarring where i can still breastfeed in the future? Thank you!
Answer: Breast lift with implants Hello and thank you for your question. Congratulations on your weight loss ! It is difficult to provide specific recommendations without a full physical examination. However, based on the photographs provided, you do have significant ptosis with loss of a pole volume. In my opinion, you would likely need a full anchor incision to achieve the optimal nipple areolar position and breast shape. I would caution against placement of very large implants because often soft tissue support is compromised after such significant weight loss. Over time , this can lead to bottoming out. In my practice, I commonly use absorbable mesh to provide additional support in weight loss patients. For best results, it is important that you consult with a surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery who has extensive experience with breast surgery in the weight loss population. Good luck. I hope this helps.
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Answer: Breast lift with implants Hello and thank you for your question. Congratulations on your weight loss ! It is difficult to provide specific recommendations without a full physical examination. However, based on the photographs provided, you do have significant ptosis with loss of a pole volume. In my opinion, you would likely need a full anchor incision to achieve the optimal nipple areolar position and breast shape. I would caution against placement of very large implants because often soft tissue support is compromised after such significant weight loss. Over time , this can lead to bottoming out. In my practice, I commonly use absorbable mesh to provide additional support in weight loss patients. For best results, it is important that you consult with a surgeon who is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery who has extensive experience with breast surgery in the weight loss population. Good luck. I hope this helps.
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Answer: Anchor Lift Considerations Thank you for your question. The best approach would be an anchor lift, which removes excess skin, reshapes the breast, and elevates the nipple. Although this procedure does leave more noticeable scars, they tend to fade over time, and many find that the improved shape and support are well worth it. You mentioned wanting to achieve an F or G cup size, but it’s important to consider that your skin and breast tissue have already been stretched. Opting for large implants could exacerbate sagging due to the added weight, potentially lead to complications like bottoming out, or result in unsatisfactory long-term outcomes that might necessitate further revisions. Plus, it is difficult to achieve a full breast lift with placement of large implants at the same time due to healing concerns of the incisions stretched against a large implant. A better approach would be to consider smaller implants at the time of the breast lift, and then later once your skin has healed and stabilized without sagging you could consider going up in size further. Ultimately, an in-person consultation with a board-certified surgeon can provide you with the best guidance on which approach to take.
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Answer: Anchor Lift Considerations Thank you for your question. The best approach would be an anchor lift, which removes excess skin, reshapes the breast, and elevates the nipple. Although this procedure does leave more noticeable scars, they tend to fade over time, and many find that the improved shape and support are well worth it. You mentioned wanting to achieve an F or G cup size, but it’s important to consider that your skin and breast tissue have already been stretched. Opting for large implants could exacerbate sagging due to the added weight, potentially lead to complications like bottoming out, or result in unsatisfactory long-term outcomes that might necessitate further revisions. Plus, it is difficult to achieve a full breast lift with placement of large implants at the same time due to healing concerns of the incisions stretched against a large implant. A better approach would be to consider smaller implants at the time of the breast lift, and then later once your skin has healed and stabilized without sagging you could consider going up in size further. Ultimately, an in-person consultation with a board-certified surgeon can provide you with the best guidance on which approach to take.
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February 2, 2025
Answer: Breast lift Dear milcow1,
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December 24, 2024
Answer: Lift I would recommend performing a lift first and then coming back for an implant. The only reason I recommend a staged procedure is because of the high degree of breast ptosis (sagging) and the long nipple-to-fold length. It could potentially be done in 1 single surgery, but it would be more challenging with higher changes of unpredictability (including asymmetries and implant malposition). The key is finding a very experienced American Board of Plastic Surgery certified physician with extensive knowledge of aesthetic breast surgery.
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December 24, 2024
Answer: Lift I would recommend performing a lift first and then coming back for an implant. The only reason I recommend a staged procedure is because of the high degree of breast ptosis (sagging) and the long nipple-to-fold length. It could potentially be done in 1 single surgery, but it would be more challenging with higher changes of unpredictability (including asymmetries and implant malposition). The key is finding a very experienced American Board of Plastic Surgery certified physician with extensive knowledge of aesthetic breast surgery.
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December 23, 2024
Answer: Breast lift From the photos you are a candidate for an anchor lift. This will remove excess skin and raise the position of the nipple. Breast tissue is not removed unless you want a reduction. Any time surgery is performed on the breasts there is a risk that future ability to breastfeed could be impacted. I've included a video on this topic that I hope you find helpful.
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December 23, 2024
Answer: Breast lift From the photos you are a candidate for an anchor lift. This will remove excess skin and raise the position of the nipple. Breast tissue is not removed unless you want a reduction. Any time surgery is performed on the breasts there is a risk that future ability to breastfeed could be impacted. I've included a video on this topic that I hope you find helpful.
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