Is my 36D Size Breast Ok? (photo)

The fact that your
breasts are a 36D is not the problem.  If
the breasts are pointing downward then you will need a breast lift.  The technique I recommend is The Bellesoma
Method.  This technique will reshape your
breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants.  Vertical scars are avoided and nipple
sensation and the ability to breast feed are maintained.  The weight of the breast is transferred to
the underlying pectoralis major muscle resulting in long term stability and
pain relief.  Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Hello and thank you for posting. For some reason your photos are not working. If you are a 36D you might need a lift. Maybe a lift with some reduction. The "ideal" breast should have an areola that is above the breast fold and that faces forward. Plus, there should be little to no breast tissue sagging under the fold. Obviously this is not always possible. More importantly, beautiful breasts come in all shapes and sizes so they do not have to be ''ideal''.In any case, if you feel these issues can be improved, a breast lift would the best way to address them.Best of luck,Dr. Miguel Mota

Thank you for your question. You would likely benefit a mastopexy, during which the size of the areolas could be reduced if you desire. If you wish to reduce the size of your breasts, you could undergo a breast reduction, during which breast tissue is removed in addition to the breast mound being lifted.

Thank you for your question.  You appear to be an excellent candidate for a breast lift to bring the breasts up and reduce the size of the areola.  The type of incision needed is best determined by physical exam.I perform a liposuction breast lift/reduction known as Breast LipoLift®. This specialized technique spares more nerves and blood supply as well as removes tissue from the areas you don't want such as near the armpit and the lower portion hanging near your stomach. Once I use this to shape the breast, I then remove the excess skin to tighten the breast and create a more proportional silhouette with better cleavage. This procedure is also more accurate than traditional breast lifts or reductions since I use 3D measurements to uncover size asymmetries. During the procedure I remove exactly whatever is more from the larger side to get as close to symmetry as possible. Since I perform this less invasively the recovery time is faster and drains are not necessary. Over 90% of my patients are out to dinner the next evening taking only Advil and Tylenol if even needed. The size would depend on the proportion with your body versus going for a cup size.  It has been proven to have less complications than traditional breast reduction (please see my Breast LipoLift® page web page) and should not affect nipple sensation, mammograms, cancer risk or breast-feeding. The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.  Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in breast plastic surgery.  Best of luck!    Dr. Schwartz Board Certified Plastic Surgeon#RealSelf100Surgeon #RealSelfCORESurgeon

Your breasts have Grade C ptosis which is the most advanced so if you want perky breasts the answer is a resounding yes.  They are certainly large enough so no implant is necessary.  If the sag is not an issue for you then don't do anything.  

Looking at your photos, the nipples are at the lowest point of the breasts (Grade 3 ptosis). In such cases an uplift will remove extra skin and lift the nipples. The nipple size (the diameter of the dark circular areola) can also be reduced to improve the look, if that is what you wish.Some surgeons suggest having breast implants to avoid an uplift. I think you cannot choose this option (unless you want to have huge huge implants! These will drop down very quickly in any case, so definitely a bad idea).After an uplift only, the breasts often look and feel smaller, so you might want to consider implants as well if you think this will be an issue for you. Try on a non-padded sports bra and look at the size of your breasts. If they are big enough, then an uplift only is a good option. If too small, maybe combine an uplift with implants. If they are too big, then a breast reduction is for you. Good luck!

I would recommend you see a board-certified plastic surgeon for a consultation.  Patients who have low set nipples and/or stretched skin often benefit from a breast lift to reposition the nipples and create an improved breast shape.   Upper breast volume can be enhanced with a breast implant or fat grafting.   You need to have a consultation to discuss your desired outcome and understand the pros and cons to different surgical treatments.Best wishes,Dr. Michelle Spring

I find that most of my patients with a large breast size like a D-cup do not want to have much larger breasts.  In this case, a lift alone is a good option to improve the overall shape of the breasts and lift the nipple.  Some of my patients even with large breasts want even further enhancement of their upper breast fullness, and they choose to have implants inserted as well.

Breast lift surgery will use the volume that you already have and reposition it higher, perkier, and tighter on your chest.  However, if you already like the shape of your breasts, then you should not do anything!

Many patients with appearances similar to yours come to me seeking a breast lift.  A lift will make your breasts perkier, it will add upper breast fullness and it will reduce the size of the areolas.