Deflated & saggy - am I a suitable candidate for breast lift? (Photos)

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Hi, I have been wanting a breast lift since I hit puberty. My boobs are deflated and saggy but I’m not sure if I have tuborous breasts or not

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACS · Answer

Unfortunately, surgeons have created the term tuberous breasts, a fact which causes unnecessary concerns for women. Many women just have different sizes and shapes and in my opinion shouldn't be labeled. 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

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

The technique I recommend is 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.  Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained.  Later, fat transfers or small implants can be placed if additional volume is desired.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear zifty50051,
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

Mark Hanikeri, MBBS, FRACS · Answer

Hi there

You have mild ptosis (sagging) of your breasts.  This can be corrected with a teardrop shape implant and a maybe a circumareolar (donut) nipple lift.  If you don’t want to be any larger, then a breast lift can be performed without implants but you may need more scars to achieve that.  The scars all fade with time and in the long run may not be very visible.

You should see a specialist Plastic Surgeon for a face to face consultation and there you will get more information.  You don’t have tuberous breasts in my opinion though an in person consultation will confirm that.

Good luck.

Dr Mark Hanikeri MBBS FRACS
Perth Specialist Plastic Surgeon

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

No, you do not have tuberous breasts. Yes, you can get just a lift. If you want to be larger, you may have a lift with implants.  If you are planning to have children soon, then wait on your lift.

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