Can I get a lift to correct asymmetry? (Photo)

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Hi I am 23 I am 5’8 and weigh 160 I have an athletic build and am pretty fit, I have always had assymetrical breasts and the less fat I have the worse it looks. I have a plan to get liposuction on the left breast but do you think that’s the best option or should I get a lift and implants, my question is, is liposuction necessary or can I get away with a lift and implants or would liposuction and a lift be fine?

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

Your breasts are asymmetrical in volume, shape and position.  The technique I recommend is a mini lift.  Using a circumareola incision, your breast tissue is reshaped, elevated higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage.  If you want the larger breast to match the smaller one, you can undergo liposuction.  If you want the smaller breast to match the larger breast then fat transfers can be performed or a small implant.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Kaveh Alizadeh, MD, MSc, FACS · Answer

Hi Alli98,
In looking at your situation, you have to decide whether you would like both breasts to look like the left side or the right side since there is a size discrepancy. The best way to get the symmetry would be to do a small lift on the left side while adding fat to the right side after liposuction. This allows you to do the minimal surgery with least amount of scars while providing you with the best desired outcome.

Stefan Mark Szczerba, MD · Answer

For the breasts I would be breast implants and perhaps only a one sided breast lift?  There are minimally invasive treatments for breasts lifts from InMode via the BodyTite treatment as an alternative to a breast lift; an in-person consultation would help decide between those options.  I like lipo 360 for torso shapes like yours to help contour the body and really accentuate your athletic look.  Best Wishes!!

Finny George, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. Based on these photos, I think that you may be a better candidate for breast augmentation using differential sized implants without a lift or liposuction. I hope this helps.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear alli98,
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

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