My breasts are sagging. Should I get a chest tattoo as an illusion?

Question

After I gave birth my breast went really low. Almost sagging. When I was like less than 100 lbs it looked so ridiculous but now that I put on some weight I have sagging firm breast. I was wondering would it look okayy if I put a chest tattoo?

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

A tattoo may be distorted if you later require surgery to reposition your breasts. Unfortunately, you have not provided photographs or told us your bra size. However, the technique I recommend is a lift using 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.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

You could put the tattoo on your chest, but it would probably sag along with the breasts. Best to have an email or skype consultation with a board certified PS to determine the best treatment for you to achieve your goals.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

Of course you can get a tattoo. I don’t know how that relates to what your breasts look like. I don’t think it will cause any thing that would make it appear that your breasts have been lifted.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear kays.smiles,
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.If you are considering a surgery, I would suggest you to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

A tattoo will add color but it does not lift. You might consider a lift first and then consider a tattoo later so it will be in the place you want.

My breasts are sagging. Should I get a chest tattoo as an illusion?

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