BA? C cup, went for breast lift consult & doc recommended a small implant instead (250cc). 5"0 100lbs

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 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

Without a photo it would be difficult to give an opinion. Generally speaking, if your nipples are located at or below your breast fold, then a lift is recommended. However, if you don’t or notice only minimal sagging, an implant with higher projection may be sufficient.

Dear Chi girl 23,
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, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Dear Chi girl 23, thanks for sharing your questions, unfortunaly without an in person consultation is impossible to pick or recommend style, shape or sizes without an in person consultation, that provide the chance to get the measurement of key breast parameters, this is maybe the difficult step in this process. Make sure you go on consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Hope this helps and best of lucks. Dr. Luis Mejia.

Doctors recommend breast implants because they cannot do a breast lift without the vertical scar. Unfortunately, you have not provided photographs but you may benefit from 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 can be performed if additional volume is desired.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Thanks for your question, though the photo you supplied is not visible. I suggest you get another opinion before proceeding with surgery. It may be that an implant will be the best option to obtain the look you desire. If you are small chested to begin with, then a lift may not give you the volume and desired result. A second opinion may help to give you clarity.
Best of luck!

Your photo is blurred and does not show your breasts. without seeing it, I cannot be specific. Please upload a good front view and side view with arms at your sides please.

Breast implants add volume, but have minimal impact on sagging or nipple position. Over time the weight from the implants may lead to more sagging. I encourage you to visit with a few board certified plastic surgeons near you to listen to varying opinions.

To make an assessment for breast surgery we need to see pictures.
I suggest all people, considering cosmetic surgery schedule multiple in person, consultations to get a more accurate assessment, and better understanding of their candidacy for various procedures, and begin the vetting process to find the best surgeon.
During each consultation, ask the provider to give you an assessment, then ask him to open up their portfolio and show you their entire collection of before and after pictures of previous patients, whose chest looked similar to yours.
And experience provider should have no difficulty showing you the before and after pictures of at least 50 previous patients.
Take careful notes during each consultation about the thoroughness and especially regarding the quality and quantity of before and after pictures.
Listen carefully how each plastic surgeon helps guide their patients through the decision-making process of which implants are ideal.
The approach, skill, experience of assessment and Vary substantially from one provider to another.
Being board-certified and plastic surgery does not mean somebody has mastered anyone single procedure.
There’s no correct number of consultations needed to find the best provider.
The more consultations you have the more likely you are to find the best provider for your needs.
The biggest mistake patients make is having only one consultation, then scheduling surgery.
This eliminates the potential of choosing the better provider.
Think carefully before scheduling, permanent reversible body contouring procedures.
Best,
Mats Hagstrom, MD