Would a breast lift help my back and posture? (photos)

Based on your description, it sounds as if you need a breast reduction. It would lift your breasts to a higher plane on your chest while also reducing some of the extra volume. Many insurance companies will cover the surgery assuming that you meet certain criteria. Call yours to find out before scheduling a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area. My best,
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Thank you for your question and photos.  I am sorry to hear about the issues that you have been experiencing because of your breasts.  Based on your description and photos it seems as though you would be an ideal candidate for a breast lift/reduction.  Please be seen in person by a board-certified plastic surgeon who can tell you both what would be best and realistic for you.All the best,Dr. ResultsMiami, FL 

A #mastopexy or breast lift operation is designed to improve the shape and position of the breast without reducing their size. Moreover, it can also be combined with a minor breast reduction to reduce the breast width if desired. Candidates for #BreastReduction surgery are women who wish to have smaller breasts to achieve a more proportional appearance or to alleviate physical discomfort. Most importantly, breast reduction can correct symptoms from excessively large, heavy breasts that may cause the inability to do certain exercises, or create back, shoulder and neck pain, poor #posture, bra-strap shoulder #indentations and #chafing or rashes under the breasts.

Breast reduction and lift may be the best option based upon the pictures and the description.Kenneth Hughes, MDBeverly Hills, CA

Thank you for sharing. If pain is a concern, an appropriate reduction is probably needed which would also lift and even you as you may need. See a board certified plastic surgeon who can assess you. Best wishes!

This is a great question and quite commonly asked in my practice. If improving your back pain is your ultimate goal, then a reduction (removing breast weight) which also includes a lift would likely be the best choice. This would also fix your uneven breasts. A lift would make your breasts perkier and would leave you close to your current size but would not likely relieve your pain as much as a reduction. Ultimately a reduction/lift would be a great option, you just need to decide how much smaller you would like to be. 

Based on your pics, you do not appear to have a significant amount of ptosis(or droop).  Your nipple areolar complexes appear to be at or very near the appropriate anatomic location, therefor a lift would likely place them too high.  If you have ruled out other etiologies of back and neck pain, a breast reduction would likely provide some relief and can also help you accomplish better symmetry.  Best of luck to you. 

That is a great question.  It would seem that a breast  reduction, which also includes a lift, would be idea.  How much of a reduction is one of the questions that will have to be answered by you and your plastic surgeon.  If you simply want to have your breasts higher and perkier and are otherwise happy with the overall volume and size of your breasts than a breast lift would be indicated.  There are times when just a breast lift alone seemingly helps with some of the symptoms.  I don't know why, perhaps less stretch on the nerves on the breast tissue and skin, but I have seen it in my practice.I hope this helps.All the best,Dr. Remus Repta

There is no way to tell if there are other factors contributing to your back and neck pain.  However, I do find that patients that have larger breasts that have started to fall see improvement with a lift and in your case, a small reduction.  Weight and the positioning of the breasts both influence our posture and in turn, musculoskeletal issues like neck and back pain.  I really do think you'd benefit from surgery.  Hope this helps.-JGH

No, a breast lift alone will not help you. A breast reduction of some variant will likely help you. Remember that when you went to a 38H your skin and tissue was permanently stretched and damaged. You lost a fair amount of contractility. Your skin will always sag faster than average compared to someone who hasn't had your condition. A breast lift will help your appearance and improve your shape but not your size. A breast reduction always has a lift component included as part of that procedure. I wish you the best.