I would like a way to become a bit more fuller on the bottom and my nipples more centered. Do you think I need a lift? (Photos)

Yes, you are an excellent candidate for a breast lift. You will see a significant difference in your breast proportion, shape and nipple position with a more perky breast located above the inframammary breast fold. I would not hesitate to proceed. Thank you for the inquiry!

I wouldn’t say that your breasts are not normal. Everyone is built different. However, you can definitely benefit from a breast uplift surgery.

Hi, thanks for your question. You have quite typical appearances of tuberous breast changes but with good volume breasts for your overall frame. The overall shape and balance could be improved with a mastopexy which would make the nipple areola complex smaller, lift it, place it more centrally, and remodel the breast gland to provide a more balanced overall aesthetic. Consult a surgeon with expertise in this area.

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. 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., US

Dear Dynamic537754,

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.

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

Thanks for your question. From your pictures, it seems like you're a good candidate for a breast lift or a a breast lit with implants. Note, if keeping or increasing your size matters, a breast lift with implants would be best. You can also do fat transfer instead of implants. I recommend scheduling a consult for a proper evaluation. Please always consult with a board certified plastic surgeon. Take care, Dr. Moises Salama, board certified plastic surgeon.

“Normal” is a big range, and your breasts do look like they fall into that category. If you would like more fullness in the top portion, a breast lift would be sufficient. The procedure reshapes the breasts to make them perkier, so your nipples would be move upward and point more forward than downward. The actual size of your breasts would remain about the same since very little tissue is removed, however you may find that you fit into your bra differently because of the perkier shape. Some patients find that they actual change bra sizes as a result.

Hi, thanks for your question. Seems like you have tuberous breast deformity. With lifting surgery we can place your nipple more central, we can reshape your breast into more natural forms. If you’re not looking for bigger breasts this procedure will work for you. But please be aware that with a small size of implants you can achive more perky breasts and long lasting results.

Thank you for your photos. You have a grade 3 ptosis, which means that most of your breast is below the level of the fold underneath your breast, and your nipples are at the bottom of your breast. To reposition your nipple/areola to the correct level, a breast lift needs to be performed. When your nipple/areola are elevated to their correct position, your breasts will have the appearance of more fullness at the bottom of your breasts and less at the top. When the nipple/areola are elevated, they can be centralized more as well. Having a small breast implant can give you a predictable and permanent volume increase for your breast. Fat transfer is possible, but the volume retention is not as predictable. A detailed consultation with one or more plastic surgeons should help you understand the best option for you. Best wishes.

You have a condition called tuberous breast deformity. This means that the base of your breast is narrow, the upper part doesn’t have enough fullness, the lower part hasn’t developed properly, and the breast may look saggy.
If you’re happy with the size of your breasts, we can improve their shape and appearance using your own breast tissue — without the need for implants — through our patented technique called the Push-up Lift. This will help create a rounder, fuller look, bring the nipples to a more central position, and give better volume to the upper part of the breast.
If you would also like to increase the overall size of your breasts, we can achieve that by adding a breast implant.