I'm 34 y/o, had no kids, lost some weight, do I need a lift? (Photo)

Dear Fierce169488,

determining whether you need simply a breast augmentation versus a breast lift can be somewhat complicated. It depends on a number of factors including skin laxity and current nipple position. Generally speaking, if the nipples are lower than the inframammary line the patient will most likely need a breast lift. If the nipples are at or above the inframammary line we can generally get by with just a breast augmentation depending on the size of the implant the patient wants. I often still using implant when I perform a breast lift because it provides more upper breast fullness after the lift. To be sure a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon will help determine what the patient actually needs.

Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

You have ptozis and volume loss. Each problem should be addressed by different surgery. Breast lift and augmentation will be perfect solutions for your desires.

Thank you for your photographs. From your photographs, it appears that you have a ptosis of your breast with a portion of your breast hanging below the fold underneath your breast. A breast lift would help to tighten the skin and shift the breast tissue superiorly. By removing some of the skin of your breast, but keeping all of the other volume, that same amount of volume pushed up inside a smaller envelope of skin will help to plump out that skin envelope and make the breast appear fuller and more youthful as well as sitting slightly higher on your chest. Have a detailed consultation with your plastic surgeon to best understand your options.