Candidate for breast augmentation with no lift? (Photo)

Thank you for your pictures and question. Your breast is holding the straw up under your breast fold. That is a simple way to tell that you will need a lift. Also you nipple is below your breast fold which is another way to tell that you will need a lift. If a surgeon puts implants in above the muscle without a lift, this will help to lift them, but they will sag greatly because of the weight of the implant. If the implants are put in under the muscle without a breast lift, then your implants will be too high and your natural breast tissue will hang off the implants. So, You will need a Breast Lift. Hope that helps!

Thank you for your inquiry! A lift would be recommended with the placement of the implants. Bringing the nipple back up to the level of the fold would give the best result. We would love to meet with you to discuss your options. Schedule a consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon!

Based on your photo, you would likely benefit from a breast lift in addition to augmentation. Without a lift, implants alone might result in larger but still droopy breasts. A lift will enhance shape and positioning, giving you a more youthful and balanced appearance. Discuss your goals with your surgeon to ensure the best outcome.

Thank you for your question. After significant weight loss following breastfeeding, breasts may lose volume and appear somewhat flattened. Because you have sagging and a lower nipple position, a breast lift with implants may be recommended to achieve a more youthful and lifted appearance and to reposition the nipples higher. However, whether implants alone accomplish the desired outcome depends on skin elasticity. If your skin is elastic enough to accommodate the increased breast volume from implants, you may be a candidate for implants without a lift. This approach may be suitable if your primary goal is to enhance volume and fullness while accepting some sagging. Alternatively, a combination of implants and a breast lift may be necessary if you seek a more lifted and youthful contour. Your surgeon will offer personalized recommendations based on an assessment of your breast size, shape, nipple position, and skin quality to determine whether you would benefit more from implants alone or a combination of implants and a lift.

You would need a lift/mastopexy. You have too much breast on your abdomen. An implant will provide more fullness and shape but the breast would "waterfall" over the implant and not look pretty.

You absolutely need a lift; breast implants alone will not create a harmonious breast mound that will last over time. I recommend seeing a board-certified plastic surgeon with extensive breast surgery experience.

Thanks for your question. From your pictures, you seem to be a good candidate for a breast lift with implants. I recommend scheduling a consult with a board certified plastic surgeon that has extensive experience with breast procedures and clean credentials. Hope this helps. Take care, Moises Salama MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Hello and thank you for your question.

First off, congratulations on your weight loss!

Based on the pictures that you provided, I would recommend a full mastopexy (breast lift) which utilizes the anchor and lollipop incisions. This will put your nipples into the correct position and allow excess skin to be taken away, giving you a more youthful looking breast. Some people are a little apprehensive to the full breast lift due to the scars, but typically they do very well.

You may be happy with just a lift and no implants, but if you get the lift done first, then you haven't burned any bridges to move forward with the implants at another time.

Sometimes, breast implants can also be added in order to increase upper pole breast volume.

I would make a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon and talk with your surgeon about the exact look you desire. Good luck!

Best regards, Dr. Karanetz

Dr. Irena Karanetz
Breast Fellowship-Trained
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Dear Reliable737231,
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

Hello, thank you for asking, as you do yourself in the photos, your breasts are sagging, and yes, they require lifting, with implants alone you will not have an adequate result. thank you

Thanks for your question! My recommendation would be an implant with a breast lift. If you skip the lift, your breasts will be larger but will still look droopy (especially on the droopier side). I would suggest an in-person evaluation. Good luck!