Am I an ideal candidate for a donut lift? (Photo)

A donut lift would most likely not be sufficient. A full breast lift (vertical) would be more suitable for you as your nipples appear to be located well below your breast fold.

A donut lift would be inadequate. You would be a good candidate for 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. Later, fat transfers can be performed if additional volume is desired.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

I do not recommend a donut lift under any circumstance as it does not actually adequately lift the breast. Be very careful about proceeding with any surgeon who recommends that type of breast lift procedure.

Dear D Londonx,
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

Almost every day I get questions on this site from people who regret getting the donut lift. That’s because the areola stays large and the scars are terrible. You would need a full standard lift but you might loch like the scars from that because of your dark skin color

From your photos it does not appear you are a candidate for a donut lift. The results may be even worse with an implant and no lift at all. For the best results you should consider a standard lift with implant. I've included a video that I hope you find helpful.

No, you are not a candidate for the doughnut lift, but you could have the vertical lift and avoid the scar underneath the breasts. with no lift, you will have just larger and still sagging breasts.

Hi and welcome to our forum!
From your photos, I note an increase in the distance from the top of your breast bone to your nipples, you demonstrate adequate volume, your areolae are enlarged, your nipples reside at the level of the fold beneath the breasts, there is loss of superior pole breast volume, and you demonstrate moderate sag.
Augmentation alone will provide larger breasts of the same shape. A "donut" lift can only lift the nipple areolar complexes 1.5- 2 cm (inadequate in your situation). Attempting more may result in pancaking of breast shape, thick areolar scars and areolar enlargement (sometimes occurring years later if the periareolar suture fails).
A full pattern breast lift will place your nipple areolar complexes back into anatomic position, will remove excess stretched out skin, will reduce areolar diameter, will restore superior pole breast fullness, and will conify the shape of your breasts.
If you still desire larger breasts, an augmentation can be performed at the same sitting. As you are already a 34 "E", I can't recommend augmentation. The added weight of implants will predispose to recurrent sagging.
Visit a board certified plastic surgeon for evaluation and discussion.
Best wishes...