I’m only 21, no children, however I gained weight as a teen. I had double D’s as a 15 year old and when I was 21, I was at my heaviest at 203 pounds and my breast were 34G. I’m now 21, I fluctuated a lot in weight and now I’m at 160. This is what I’m left with, size 34DD, huge aerolas and an extreme insecurity that for my young age with no breastfeeding they are very saggy. Which degree of severity am I and which type of breast lift would suit me? Can I get away with donut or crescent lift or is my case more of a lollipop or anchor lift? I’d rather go with less invasive donut lift, and I heard that it’s cheaper with less downtime.
Answer: Ptosis From the photos the recommendation would be a full anchor lift. This would remove excess skin, raise the nipple position, and downsize the areola. If you are wanting less volume you could consider a small reduction as well. A donut lift would not be recommended for you as it would provide only a minimal lift and the areola may stretch again.
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Answer: Ptosis From the photos the recommendation would be a full anchor lift. This would remove excess skin, raise the nipple position, and downsize the areola. If you are wanting less volume you could consider a small reduction as well. A donut lift would not be recommended for you as it would provide only a minimal lift and the areola may stretch again.
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May 12, 2025
Answer: Breast lift Dear Original512462,
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May 12, 2025
Answer: Breast lift Dear Original512462,
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May 2, 2025
Answer: Anchor Incision Lift Based off your photos - your breasts have ptosis (sagginess) and asymmetry that need an anchor lift in order to fully lift and reshape. The crescent or donut lift are very limited in certain breasts that need only nipple positioning and have mild lower pole reshaping needed. In your case, the larger one would need more tissue removed to get it closer to but not be the same as the smaller side. (If you aren't ready for the scar and potential issues that can be associated with the anchor lift - hold off until you are.) If you choose to do the lift and in the future you fluctuate in weight or become pregnant - likely the breast will enlarge and stretch and need another lift if you desire.
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May 2, 2025
Answer: Anchor Incision Lift Based off your photos - your breasts have ptosis (sagginess) and asymmetry that need an anchor lift in order to fully lift and reshape. The crescent or donut lift are very limited in certain breasts that need only nipple positioning and have mild lower pole reshaping needed. In your case, the larger one would need more tissue removed to get it closer to but not be the same as the smaller side. (If you aren't ready for the scar and potential issues that can be associated with the anchor lift - hold off until you are.) If you choose to do the lift and in the future you fluctuate in weight or become pregnant - likely the breast will enlarge and stretch and need another lift if you desire.
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April 27, 2025
Answer: From the pictures posted, I believe anchor lift would help Surgery results can change with future pregnancies and/or significant weight change. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA
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April 27, 2025
Answer: From the pictures posted, I believe anchor lift would help Surgery results can change with future pregnancies and/or significant weight change. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA
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April 26, 2025
Answer: Grade 2 ptosis and macromastia. Thank you for your photos. You appeared to have a grade 2/3 ptosis with enlarged, asymmetric breasts. Your skin has already shown you that it can not support the weight of your breasts. Therefore, performing only a breast lift would likely result in future bottoming out of your breasts. Using a mesh inside your breast at the time of your breast lift may add some additional support and strength to the lower pole of the breast to help maintain their position, but the mesh increases the cost and may have some attendant problems itself. You may consider a breast reduction which would improve your asymmetry, reduce the size of your anreola and lift your breasts, while reducing their weight and therefore making it more likely to maintain their shape and position over time. Neither a crescent lift or a donut lift would serve you well. You would require an anchor incision to optimize your outcome and shape your breasts. Downtime is approximately 4 weeks. Maintaining a steady weight into the future would also help you maintain your result. Discuss this in detail with your plastic surgeon.
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April 26, 2025
Answer: Grade 2 ptosis and macromastia. Thank you for your photos. You appeared to have a grade 2/3 ptosis with enlarged, asymmetric breasts. Your skin has already shown you that it can not support the weight of your breasts. Therefore, performing only a breast lift would likely result in future bottoming out of your breasts. Using a mesh inside your breast at the time of your breast lift may add some additional support and strength to the lower pole of the breast to help maintain their position, but the mesh increases the cost and may have some attendant problems itself. You may consider a breast reduction which would improve your asymmetry, reduce the size of your anreola and lift your breasts, while reducing their weight and therefore making it more likely to maintain their shape and position over time. Neither a crescent lift or a donut lift would serve you well. You would require an anchor incision to optimize your outcome and shape your breasts. Downtime is approximately 4 weeks. Maintaining a steady weight into the future would also help you maintain your result. Discuss this in detail with your plastic surgeon.
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