Are my breasts too small for a breast lift without implants? (Photo)

Thank you for your question and photos.  A breast lift will move the nipple position but it is difficult to tell if your cup size will be affected.  If you needed to reduce only one breast and get a nipple reduction that could be done, too.All the best,Dr. ResultsMiami, FL

A breast lift alone should give you more symmetry, lift the nipple and areola, and reduce the size of the areola.  Even if no breast tissue is removed, you can expect to be 1/2-1 cup size smaller.  If you are comfortable with that size, a breast lift would help you achieve your goals.  Good luck. 

In general a breast lift may reduce your breast cup size and depending on your desired appearance an augmentation with an implant is a option to making the size of your breasts equal. A nipple reduction can be performed during a breast lift or augmentation. The best way to determine which options are best for you would be to have an in person consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon. Best of luck. 

Yes you can do a lift without implants and no you will not lose appreciable volume with a lift. Having said that you will feel dramatically smaller as they will no longer be ptotic. It is the sagging that makes them feel so big. The areolar size is always reduced with a lift.  You can take more from one side than the other to make them closer in size - is is difficult to get them exact.     I understand your concern about size but you may ultimately get a better result with a small subglandular implant.Good luck

Thank you for your question and photos.  Almost anything can be possible with surgery.  What is important is that you and your surgeon are on the same page with your goals and have realistic expectations.  Generally speaking a lift can be done that includes reduction of the diameter of the areola and reduction of some tissue to achieve a greater symmetry.  At the same time this will also give the impression of a smaller breast.  Therefore, if you desire a smaller breast with these changes then you should do fine.  If you want to avoid a smaller breast then you may wish to consider implants at the time of your lift.  I would recommend starting with a face to face consult with a Board Certified
Plastic Surgeon who has experience in these areas. During your visit your
surgeon should be evaluating your health to determine if you are a good
surgical candidate and examining your tissues to get a sense of what type of
procedure your tissues will allow. Only with a hands on exam can this be
determined. Once an exam and opinion is rendered then you can decide if surgery
is right for you. Good luck.

Go for it!  A breastlift will make it seem like you've lost a cup size, but all that is removed is skin.  It will make your bra fit differently though.  Now, you lay in teh bottom of the bra and you need to bigger cup size to accommodate the extra skin.  After a lift, you will fill out a bra differently, so you may need new bras.  It is possible that your old bras may just fit better afterwards.  Nipple and areolar sizes can be adjusted as well as breast volume asymmetries.  Get a few consultations, research your surgeon, and go for it!  Good luck!

Thank you for your question.  This really requires an in person consultation to sort out.  In general, all of the things you proposed can be accomplished with a breast lift. A lift without an implant will usually make you appear smaller. See a plastic surgeon who can interview and examine you. They will be able to offer the best guidance.  Good luck. 

If you like the overall volume, then a breast lift would seem reasonable. If you want more volume then add an implant.

you will lose some volume as skin will need to be excised for the lift. And if you want your aerials to be smaller and for the two breasts to be more even in size, that will require more skin and tissue to be removed. If you don't mind having smaller breasts, I think you will look great with a lift!

The good news is that you have options:1- yes a breast lift will decrease your cup size as some of what you are currently putting into your bra is skin that will be excised during a lift.  Tightening the breast tissue always creates a smaller, but more youthful breast2- yes you can certainly even the size out during a lift3- both your nipple size as well as your areolar diameter can be altered during a lift.