Volume loss in breast tissue, thin skin. Will I still be a candidate for a breast lift with implants? (Photo)

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. You are a good candidate for a breast lift with implants. The type of incision, implant and exact placement should be discussed in consultation with your plastic surgeon.

You appear to be a good candidate for breast lift with implants.

A lift will restore perkier shape and implants will add upper volume nicely. Size would be determined at evaluation.

An exam and consultation with a plastic surgeon is recommended to discuss your options and expectations.

I would recommend adding some type of internal support (Galaflex) for the implant. You are a proper candidate for a lift and implant with support. This would ideally be done in 2 stages with the lift first followed by the implant in 3-6 months.

Thanks for your question. From your pictures, you seem to be a good candidate for a breast lift with implants. I recommend scheduling a consult with a board certified plastic surgeon that has extensive experience with breast procedures and clean credentials. Hope this helps. Take care, Moises Salama MD, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon

Dear Fitish35,
based on your photo, you look like you would be a good candidate for breast lift. 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.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

If you are generally healthy then based on the photo and info you’ve provided, a lift and implants may be suitable for you. The lift would reshape your breasts to make them perkier, and implants would increase your breast size. Please note that implants would not be necessary if you only want to improve perkiness.

Hello,When I examined your photo, there is particularly volume loss in the upper part of your breast. In cases like this, breast implants can be used in conjunction with a breast lift surgery. Placing the implant above the muscle for you may cause an artificial appearance and you may feel the implant when touched. Therefore, I recommend submuscular placement of the implant and breast lift surgery for you. I hope this helps.

It seems she would certainly be a good candidate for this operation. Usually, the lift and augmentation can be done at the same time. For your presentation, I may want to do a lift first and plan on augmentation later. During your second surgery, the surgeon would have the opportunity to tighten the skin up with a small revision, if needed.

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 breast implants. 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 is right for them. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA

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.