Breast feeding deflated my breasts - would I be a good candidate for a breast lift and fat transfer? (Photos)

Question

My natural size ia 34B. Im 5'6 and 128 pounds and 37 yrs old. I breast fed for about 2 years which deflated my breasts. I dont want large breastsbut I just want them to be perky and even again. Would i be a good candidate for a lift with fat transfer?

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

You are an excellent candidate for a breast 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. Later, fat transfers can be performed if additional volume is desired.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Ronald J. Edelson, MD · Answer

If you get a breast lift you will likely need volume added in the form of an implant or fat transfer.  Fat transfer will only provide slight enlargement however

Dallas Buchanan, MD · Answer

Thank you for your pictures and questions. I think you would be a better candidate for a lift with auto-augmentation. This is for patients like you with some breast tissue who want to avoid an implant. You use the redundant tissue in the lower pole of the breast and move it up on the chest wall to form a sort of "implant" made of your own tissue and then the rest of the breast tissue can be shaped around that. This maximizes maintaining your own tissue while giving the appearance and support of an underlying implant. This can also be complimented with additional fat grafting for upper pole fullness or additional cleavage fullness if desired. I have included a link with more information. Best of luck!
Dallas Buchanan, MD
VIVIFY plastic surgery
Tampa, FL

Harry T. Haramis, MD, FACS · Answer

In my experience, fat transfer is a nice alternative to implants to restore fullness after pregnancy and breast feeding. It can be combined with breast lift for best results.

Fat is usually obtained via liposuction and easily transferred, our patients have good retention.

An exam and consultation with a plastic surgeon who performs these procedures is recommended to confirm you are a candidate as well as discuss your options and expectations.

Leland Deane, MD, FACS · Answer

I think you'd do great with a breast lift. I don't think fat transfer would be of benefit and might even be harmful.
See my instagram for some photos.
The areolae could also be made a little smaller and more attractive in appearance.

Breast feeding deflated my breasts - would I be a good candidate for a breast lift and fat transfer? (Photos)

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