Could I have a breast lift with nice shape and minimal scarring or would I also need implants? (Photo)

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I was wondering if I qualify for a breast lift and if I would need inplants also or if I could have nice shape with minimal scarring. if not what procedures would I need?

Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD · Answer

Thank you for your photo.  If you are happy with the volume/size of your breasts, there is no need for implants.  This keeps your costs down and eliminates your need for future maintenance of the implants. A breast lift will reshape your breasts, elevate your nipple/areola to their proper youthful position and make the level of your nipple/areola more symmetrical.  You may consider a small reduction of your larger breast, again to optimize your final symmetry.  It does appear that you would require an anchor incision to achieve the level of lifting and one sided reduction, which would give you your best result.  With a meticulous skin closure and postoperative scar management, your scars should be of high-quality. Best wishes.

Wayne I. Yamahata, MD · Answer

The primary issue you would want to address is the sagging to your breasts. This would be treated with a breast lift. You will likely lose some volume with the lift. If you would like to maintain your current volume or increase your breast size, then an implant could be added to the procedure.

Chet Mays, MD · Answer

Thank you for your inquiry. If you are wanting a lift without implants there are options to give you fullness to the upper poles of your breasts without using an implant. There are options of doing a fat transfer to the breasts where you take fat from another part of the body normally (lateral thighs, abdomen) and put it to the upper poles of the breasts to add volume. The best way to address your concerns and goals is to schedule a consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon. They can listen to your goals and concerns and come up with a plan for what will benefit you.

Leila Kasrai, MD, FRCSC · Answer

To reshape your breasts to make them perkier, a breast lift may be sufficient. Breast augmentation would only be necessary if you’d like increase size or have significantly rounder breasts. However, the procedure would leave you with an anchor shaped scar.

Mehmet Ozdemir, MD · Answer

You appear to be a suitable candidate for a breast lift. A consultation is however necessary to evaluate your skin condition, breast position, and anatomy, and to determine whether your goals can be safely achieved without a lift. I hope this helps.

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

A breast lift does not need an implant to lift, and implants can't really lift breasts much as well. You clearly would need a breast lift to get symmetry, repositioning of your nipples, and reduction in the amount of tissue that hangs below the fold. Implants could also be used for increased volume, if that is what you want - its not necessary to lift, and upper pole fullness.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

Your breasts appear large so you do not need implants. You would benefit from a breast lift using 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. The weight of the breast is transferred to the underlying pectoralis major muscle resulting in pain relief and long term stability. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Finny George, MD · Answer

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. You are a good candidate for a breast lift and do not need an implant to achieve a good shape.

Ayhan Isik Erdal, MD, FACS, FEBOPRAS · Answer

Your breast volume is at the threshold where a breast lift can be done without implants. If you are happy with your breast volume, you don't need implants. However, if you lose more weight, your breasts will shrink, and you may need implants. Your scar looks like it will be fine, but of course, other factors like smoking are also important. If you smoke, I strongly recommend that you reduce it 3-4 weeks before the surgery. Best wishes.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

From the submitted photo you appear to be a good candidate for a breast lift.  Implants would not be necessary.  One option if you are wanting more upper pole fullness is a lift with autoaugmentation.  This is when your own tissue is used to create volume at the top portion of the breast.  This is different than fat transfer.  I've included a video I hope you find helpful.

Could I have a breast lift with nice shape and minimal scarring or would I also need implants? (Photo)

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