I am 35, 4’11”, 132lbs with a natural 34E cup. I have some mild sagging. I wanted to get a breast lift but hate the scars I’ll be left with if I go through with the procedure. I have fair skin so I scar easily. My nipples point forward, I lost a lot of volume on the top of my breasts. I don’t care for my nipples to sit perfectly 21cm from my collarbone. I love the natural look. My question is, can I simply restore volume with a small implant without a lift?
Answer: Do I need a breast lift? You might not need one. 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 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
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CONTACT NOW Answer: Do I need a breast lift? You might not need one. 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 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
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Answer: Breast lift Dear RSMember6326, 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
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Answer: Breast lift Dear RSMember6326, 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
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July 15, 2022
Answer: Breast lift Thanks for your question! I don't think that you will get ideal results without considering a breast lift. If you have good scar management, eventually the scars can be nearly imperceptible. Good luck!
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Answer: Breast lift Thanks for your question! I don't think that you will get ideal results without considering a breast lift. If you have good scar management, eventually the scars can be nearly imperceptible. Good luck!
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Answer: Is a lift required? Hi and welcome to our forum!From your photos, I note that the distance from the top of your breast bone to your nipples is increased, the distance from your nipples to the fold beneath your breast also appears increased, the nipples reside below the fold at the bottom of the breasts, and there is moderate-significant sag. There is loss of superior pole breast volume. Augmentation alone will create larger breasts of the same shape. A lift is required to remove excess skin, elevate the nipple areolar complexes back into anatomic position, conify the shape of the breasts, and restore superior pole volume. The incisions are placed within the bikini line and the scars usually heal quite well.Visit a board certified plastic surgeon for evaluation and discussion.Best wishes...
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Answer: Is a lift required? Hi and welcome to our forum!From your photos, I note that the distance from the top of your breast bone to your nipples is increased, the distance from your nipples to the fold beneath your breast also appears increased, the nipples reside below the fold at the bottom of the breasts, and there is moderate-significant sag. There is loss of superior pole breast volume. Augmentation alone will create larger breasts of the same shape. A lift is required to remove excess skin, elevate the nipple areolar complexes back into anatomic position, conify the shape of the breasts, and restore superior pole volume. The incisions are placed within the bikini line and the scars usually heal quite well.Visit a board certified plastic surgeon for evaluation and discussion.Best wishes...
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July 12, 2022
Answer: Sagging You have more than small sagging, so just implants will not lift your breasts. However, implants will give you fuller breasts. Please do not go too big or the weight of heavy implants will sag you even more.
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Answer: Sagging You have more than small sagging, so just implants will not lift your breasts. However, implants will give you fuller breasts. Please do not go too big or the weight of heavy implants will sag you even more.
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