Good candidate for a breast lift only? (Photo)

Although you did not provide your cup size, your photos suggest that you have generous volume. This being the case, a lift alone should be adequate to achieve your goals.

If your goals are to have perkier, rounder breasts that sit higher up on your chest, then a lift would be sufficient. Implants would only be needed if you’d like larger breasts or a significantly rounder shape.

Hello @Bbk04 thank you for your question and showing your pictures. In the surgical plan everything must be taken into account. Depending on the current characteristics of your breasts, you have options that can improve not only the shape but also the volume. For more information and recommendations is best to consult with one or several board certified plastic surgeons. Best wishes! Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS

The technique I recommend is The Bellesoma Method. This will reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

I recommend an in person consultation with a plastic surgeon to discuss your goals and be measured. After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women (my patients) with similar measurements and they choose what looks right for them. They also get to see what they would look like when the breasts have fully dropped and fluffed and in clothes. You get to see actual results and the surgeon's experience and not a virtual idea of what can be achieved. Women tell me that this process is very helpful in determining what size and style breast implant is right for them. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA

I would recommend a breast lift only. You have ample breast tissue and do not need an implant. A lift will give you a nice shape with properly positioned nipples on the center of the breast mound, not on the lower pole.

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. You are a great candidate for a breast lift and will have a wonderful result without the need for implants. I hope this helps.

Dear Bbk04,
my preferred lift is a lollipop lift when a periareolar won't do (ie greater than 2cm lift required). The lollipop technique was created by a Canadian plastic surgeon named Elizabeth Hall-Findley and treats the breast as a three dimensional structure instead of two dimensions (anchor - lift). Most importantly it does not require the horizontal component scars that the anchor-lift requires and breasts appear much more natural, lifted, and less boxy. Lastly, the lift lasts longer because the lollipop doesn't rely on the skin to hold the breast up, its actually breast tissue thats being brought together to support the breast and hence improves longevity. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

A breast lift is a surgical procedure to raise and reshape breasts. The procedure can also reduce the size of the areola, the darker skin surrounding the nipple. A breast lift is usually done in conjunction with breast augmentation, and sometimes a reduction in order to achieve the best result.
The best candidates for a breast lift are women who have drooping breasts due to pregnancy, weight loss, or aging. A breast lift will not significantly change the size of your breasts or round out the upper part of your breast. If you want your breasts to look fuller, a breast lift is usually done in conjunction with breast implants.
A consultation with a Consultant plastic surgeon is the best way to determine if you are a good candidate for a breast lift. During your consultation, your surgeon will examine your breasts and discuss your goals for surgery. He or she will also explain the risks and benefits of a breast lift and help you decide if the procedure is right for you. From the photograph provided it seems you should get a good realist from uplift procedure.

From your photos it appears you are a good candidate for a breast lift. You will not likely keep much upper pole fullness from a lift alone. You may be a candidate auto augmentation or consider a small implant as options to achieve that. The breast lift will raise the position of the nipple as well as remove excess skin. I've included a video on auto augmentation that i hope you find helpful.