Wondering about implant size. Would a mid C cup seem fitting or large? I am 5’10” 144 lbs. (photos)

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I’m scheduled to have a breast lift for tuberous breasts. They’re more droopy than conical and don’t project much. I’ve read that implants help to reshape when used alongside a breast lift. Right now I wear a 34b cup, although one breast is more like a small c. Here are my questions: Where would a lift alone land me? A small B? If I go with an implant I would like it to fit my frame. Nothing dramatic. Would a mid C cup seem fitting or large? I am 5’10” 144 lbs

M. Scott Haydon, MD · Answer

Thank you for your questions and the photos. I can't really comment on the breast since you have a bra on, but based on the size of your breasts, I don't think that  lift alone would get you the desired size/shape you want to be. Tuberous breasts can be associate with herniated nipples and certain degrees of lower pole constriction. Obviously I can't tell what you have. In my hands, I use a Sientra HSC+ either Low Plus or Moderate profile implant. I do not use large sizes. I place it either subfascial with mesh support or subpectoral. Best of Luck!

Martin Jugenburg, MD · Answer

Hello, thank you for your question. A lift alone will not increase the size of the breast, since it will be reshapen it may in fact appear a bit smaller. If you are considering a small implant, speak to your plastic surgeon about the outcomes and goals you are looking to achieve.

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

First, using bra cups as any sort of reliable method of breast volume measurement or as some sort of goal will only lead you to disappointment and re-operation. Instead, your surgeon should either offer in office sizing or 3D simulation software to help you choose an appropriate implant size. As for optimum results, if your breasts are more droopy and deflated, then a lift won't improve projection and upper pole fullness much, so implants can make the shape far superior to a lift without them.

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACS · Answer

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

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

A C cup would look very nice on you. Some breasts only sag, but are not tubular breasts. If you actually have tubular breasts, implants will be helpful to reshape the bases.

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