Boob lift no implants (Photos)

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What type of breast lift would benefit me more without implants crescent, donut, lollipop, or anchor lift??

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate your question.
  
I perform a liposuction breast lift that removes tissue from the areas you don't want such as near the armpit and the lower portion hanging near your stomach. Once I use this to shape the breast I then remove the skin to tighten the breast and create a better shape with nice cleavage. Since I perform this less invasively the recovery time is faster and drains are not necessary. The size would depend on the proportion with your body versus going for a cup size. It works very well if there are asymmetries. I can also use the removed fat as a natural breast augmentation by grafting the fat back into the breast to create more projection or into the top to create more cleavage. This procedure can also be combined with an implant if needed or wanted.  It should not affect nipple sensation, mammograms, cancer risk or breast-feeding. If you gain or lose weight, the transferred fat can do the same.
  
The best way to assess and give true advice would be an in-person exam.  Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic plastic surgery.  
  
Best of luck!    
  
Dr. Schwartz 
  
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
  
#RealSelf100Surgeon 
  
#RealSelfCORESurgeon

Jed H. Horowitz, MD, FACS · Answer

A mastopexy or breast lift operation is designed to improve the shape and position of the breast without reducing their size. It is used for breasts which sag or droop (ptosis). Sagging of the breasts may occur with normal development for some women, or as part of the aging process. Pregnancy, breast-feeding and weight loss are other conditions which increase breast ptosis. Some patients will have a better shape to their breast such as increased superior fullness if an implant is used at the time of mastopexy. The procedure can also be combined with a minor breast reduction to reduce the breast width if desired. The surgery will create an elevated, more youthful breast contour. Also, the procedure will create nipple and areolae of the desired size and at the correct height. I prefer to use a #shortscar technique, #LollipopScar or #DonutLift” rather than the majority of surgeons in the United States that use an anchor pattern lift which involve more significant scarring.Implants and no lift is usually a mistake. Most breasts will look larger and droopier. They will sag more and sooner because of the excess weight.  The shape will usually not be satisfactory. There will sometimes be a “Snoopy” breast or double bubble.If the nipples are in a fairly high position on the breast or “glandular” ptosis or drooping, an implant may be useful.

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

Thank you for your question and helpful photos.

You are wise in avoiding breast implants as these can cause a myriad of complications in the near future subjecting you to revisionary procedures.  There's another option called The Horndeski Method/The Bellesoma Method which reshapes and repositions your breasts high on the chest wall to create cleavage that resembles implants. With this method, care is taken to preserve nipple sensitivity, ability to breast-feed and breast tissue. The attached video is of a patient that wanted her breasts back to their original youthful position without implants and without a vertical incision.  You are welcome to visit my gallery to find women with similar dimensions as yours to see real results. This is a proprietary technique and only available by physicians trained in this method. I hope this helps.

Best wishes and kind regards,

Dr. Gary Horndeski

W. John Bull, MD · Answer

After looking at the photos I would expect a good result from a vertical breast lift, however there are other options. I would seek a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who performs these procedures often to discuss other options as well, but I would suggest a vertical mastopexy and correct some of your asymmetry at the same time.

Vishnu Rumalla, MD · Answer

Thanks for your inquiry and pictures.  I suggest you get a few in person consultations. You are on the edge of a vertical mastopexy vs a periareolar mastopexy.  I think understanding your hopes and expectations are important here in the discussion,  good luck.

Niki Christopoulos, MD, FACS · Answer

Hi and thank you for your photos and question.  You should expect a very nice result with a vertical or "lollipop" breast lift. You have a slight size discrepancy as well which can be corrected at the same time.  A vertical lift with rearrangement of your remaining breast tissue will give you a nicely rounded and uplifted shape.  best to meet with a plastic surgeon in person, however, who examine you and discuss in detail. Best of Luck!

Harry T. Haramis, MD, FACS · Answer

Most likely a T type with a short horizontal scar underneath. This would be modified/adjusted at the time of the surgery.An exam and consultation with a plastic surgeon is recommended to discuss your options and expectations.

Michael J. Weinberg, MD · Answer

Thanks for this question.I think that you would do well with a vertical scar breast lift. It doesn't look like a lift performed around the nipple only wound be enough. You don't need to have a scar made under your breast. You should make sure to start scar therapy early to get the best possible scars.

Dhaval M. Patel, MD · Answer

A modified vertical breast lift with a lollipop shape skin incision/scar should give you a very nice result.It's best to have a thorough in person consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon in your area to discuss all of your treatment options. Best of luck!

Dr. Dhaval M.PatelDouble Board Certified Plastic SurgeonChicago-Water Tower Place, Oakbrook, Hoffman Estates, South Barrington

Dr. Dhaval M.PatelDouble Board Certified Plastic SurgeonChicago-Water Tower Place, Oakbrook, Hoffman Estates, South Barrington

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question. Based on your photograph, you are a
great candidate for a breast lift with either a vertical or wise pattern technique.  This can be designed to result in an
improved shape and contour of your breasts while minimizing scar
appearance.  Make sure you specifically look at before and after
pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon
and evaluate their results.  The most important aspect is to find a
surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend that you seek consultation with a
qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

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