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Is this already grade 2 ptosis? Which surgery would be best for my breasts? (photos)

Hello, I was wondering if my breasts would be considered significantly ptotic or is this mild ptosis? Which surgery will deliver the most satisfying result, mastopexy or augmentation? Or both?

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Dr. Gary M. Horndeski, MD
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Dr. Luis A. Mejia, MD
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Dr. Zoran Potparic, MD
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Dr. Dana Goldberg, MD
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Dr. Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS
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Dr. Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS
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Dr. Nathan Eberle, MD, DDS, FACS
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Dr. Thomas Trevisani, MD
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Dr. Robert M. Tornambe, MD
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