Just implants or do I need a Breast Lift? (photos)

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I've been to a few consultations with different plastic surgeons and they've given me different suggestions. One says dual plane technique and I don't need a lift, another says I definitely need a lift. I really don't want to get a lift but just wondering what the general opinion is? I'm pretty deflated and small from breastfeeding 3 kids.

Scott W. Vann, MD, FACS · Answer

Your nipples are at or slightly above your breast fold. I think you have more deflation than true sagging. I think a dual plane augmentation would give you a very nice result. Your breasts would not be super perky but you would not have the scars or cost of a lift. You could always have a lift in the future if you wanted a perkier look. Good luck.

Sacha Obaid, MD · Answer

Based on your photos, I would suggest a breast augmentation with a lift.  I have included a video in hopes that it helps to answer some of your questions.  Best of luck to you.

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACS · Answer

After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women (my patients) with similar measurements with different size and style breast implants. They then get to 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. Mildly Sagging Breasts: If your breasts are mildly droopy, a saline or silicone gel implant placed behind the pectoral muscle might help create the illusion of perkiness. That’s because as the implant fills out the top of the breast, it also fills out the bottom, making it look as if the nipple has moved higher. It hasn’t. You can always get a lift later if you feel you are not perky enough when fully settled and healed. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Based on these photos, your nipples are bellow inframammary crease what means that you need a breast lift; vertical type (lollypop) breast lift and implant augmentation would be my suggestion. Good luck.

Donald R. Revis Jr, MD · Answer

Good morning,
You are an excellent candidate for a submuscular augmentation with saline or silicone implants, depending on your preference. We would determine the exact size and profile when I measure your chest, we review photos together, and you have an opportunity to try on the implant sizers here in the office! I would also recommend a donut mastopexy because your nipples are a little low on your breasts, and they do not sit at quite the same level. A donut mastopexy would improve your symmetry and give you a better result!

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

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.  Later, fat transfers can be performed if additional volume is desired.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Just implants or do I need a Breast Lift? (photos)

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Answer: Breast lift with augmentation

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Answer: Donut Mastopexy / Augmentation

Answer: Donut Mastopexy / Augmentation

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