Doughnut breast lift. What do I risk? (Photo)

Your breasts are low on the chest wall and a donut lift will be inadequate.  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.  Later, fat transfers can be performed if additional volume is desired. Best Wishes,Gary Horndeski, M.D.

No, you will need more than just the doughnut lift or your breast shape my change and widen. the vertical lift would work very well for you. I would suggest doing the lift first, and then follow later with a fat transfer.

Thank you for your question regarding what to do with your breast. There are many ways to achieve an ideal breast. Different techniques achieve different results but most techniques can create an ideal breast. I would go with a technique that makes the most sense to you. Whether its breast augmentation, full anchor mastopexy, or a breast lift with breast implants, each technique has its own associated risk. If you want a procedure with NO risk, do NOT have any procedure. However, if you want something done to your breasts, you have to assume some risk. All and all, the 360 mastopexy is a good surgery with excellent results in the right hands. Based on you history and pictures, I would suggest that the doughnut mastopexy with fat transfer to the breast is a very good option with excellent results. Thank you for your question on what to do with your breast.  If you have any more questions regarding the breast lift or mastopexy, capsular contracture, or breast implants in general, please contact my office.  Since your breast surgery is somewhat complex for an average plastic surgeon, please seek an experienced, board certified plastic surgeon with significant experience performing these types of breast lifts. Do your research.  Make sure your chosen plastic surgeon has performed at least 100 breast lifts.  Make sure they have the before and after pictures to prove it.  Carefully examine their before and after pictures and check their reviews on RealSelf.  Good luck! Sincerely, Dr. Katzen. (“Verified” Plastic Surgeon , Certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, Fellow of the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, American College of Surgery, International College of Surgery, and American Board of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery,  and member of the American Society of Plastic Surgery, American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and RealSelf Hall of Fame.)