Do I need a breast lift again or can I just exchange the implants and get a bigger implants high profile? (photo)

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Do i need a breast lift again or can I just exchange the implants and get a bigger implants high profile? My right implant has moved out of place and i need a revision, don’t want to go through another breast lift if is not really necessary.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Kherrera11,

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

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

Your breasts have pseudoptosis and you can see in your lateral view the concavity underneath your breast.  Adding larger implants will make the situation worse.  I recommend scar revision, plication of the capsules and you may want to consider fat transfers of the upper poles instead of larger implants.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Your nipple position looks fine but the lower portion of the breast has stretched out.  That’s a simple revision since the nipple doesn’t need to be moved.  Larger  implants will
Only exacerbate the problem

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

You need a lift since your breasts are sagging again. You might do better with smaller implants to be less heavy and mesh for support.

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