Would a breast lift give me the result I want? (Photo)

A breast lift could certainly improve the shape and position of your breast but it's unlikely to improve your cleavage or upper pole fullness. An implant would likely improve those areas more than a lift alone.
Seek out a couple consultations with board certified plastic surgeons and discuss your concerns and goals.

Thanks for your question. Based on your pictures, you seem to be a good candidate for a breast lift with implants. The breast lift would raise your breasts and the implants would provide the fullness you are looking for. I recommend scheduling a consult with a board certified plastic surgeon for an evaluation. Hope this helps. Take care, Dr. Moises Salama, board certified plastic surgeon.

Hello and thank you for your question. A breast lift would definitely give you a more lifted, perky appearance. However, with a breast lift, you will decrease in size about a half of a cup to a cup. Adding a breast implant would help to restore upper pole volume if that is what you are seeking. I recommend scheduling a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options. Good luck!

Advice based on photos alone is never as good as in-person examination, but based on your photos and description of what your goals are I would suggest that a breast lift is the exact right procedure for you. If you are looking to reshape and reposition your breasts then a lift is the way to go and if any change in size is desired it can be combined with an implant (to add fullness) or a reduction. I’d suggest having a consultation with a local plastic surgeon to be examined and get a better sense of what your options are. Hope that helps!

Hello, breast lift surgery elevates the nipple higher on the breast mound but the gap between the breasts typically stays the same. Most of my patients are very satisfied with their results but it is important to look at typical before/after photos of your surgeon to get a sense of the outcome. The breast tissue always settles somewhat, so the result is not high and round like the appearance of breast implants. That stated, it is possible to move some of the tissue from the lower part of the breast to the upper part, which is called "auto-augmentation". If you seek an in-person assessment by a local plastic surgeon with experience in this procedure, they will be able to provide more customized advice.

Hello @Imaginative2382, thank you for your question. Ideally, a patient should undergo a personalized consultation with a surgeon, during which a surgical plan tailored to the patient's expectations will be presented. That said, from the pictures I can see that a lift with the BRALIFT technique (Breast Reconstruction Anatomical Lift) can be performed to reposition the mammary tissue and enhance projection of the upper pole and media areas. That way you can have a perky breast with some projection. Best wishes!

Alan Gonzalez MD, FACS. American Society of Plastic Surgery Member (ASPS), International Federation for Adipose Therapeutics and Science” Member (IFATS), Colombian Society of Plastic Surgery member (SCCP)

Hi! This is a great question. Based on the photos you provided, I suspect a lift might be perfect to give you the look you desire - especially if you're already happy with your breast volume. Breasts lifts are designed to lift the nipple and re-shape the breast. There are many techniques available and I recommend consulting with a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss your goals for surgery. Your surgeon will be able to help guide you through what type of lift will be optimal to give you the results you're looking for!

Dear Imaginative2382,
based on your photos, it looks like you would benefit from breast lift. 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.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

A breast lift can do several things:
1. It can raise the nipple position
2. It can make the areola smaller
3. It can reshape a droopy breast
4. It can add volume to the upper pole of the breast (especially if some fat grafting is done at the same time)

One thing it doesn't really do is move the breast foot plate. That is a term that describes where the breast comes out of the chest. If you lean forward so your body faces the ground, it becomes evident where the breast foot plate is.

Dr Rodger Shortt, Oakville, Ontario.

A breast lift is a popular procedure that reshapes and make your breasts more proportionate. You will have a very nice result. An implant not needed, but if desired, a saline implant can be placed in a delayed fashion. Thank you.