Now pregnant and I like this size and lift (Photo)

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I’m 11 weeks pregnant. I’m 5’4” and preprgnancy 140lbs. I’m now 155lbs (yes I’ll slow that down). I’m happy with my boobs now. I like this size. Is there anything I should do like take pictures and measurements? Also, I was sure I would need a crazy lift, but just filling them out helped so much! Maybe I’ll only need a donut lift? Main question: should I take pictures and/or measurements? Pics are from when i was 140lbs and from now that I’m pregnant.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear 16huck,
if you like the shape and size of your breasts now, it is best to take pictures so your surgeon can try to rectreate the same size and shape later. 
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Gerald Minniti, MD, FACS · Answer

Photos are an awful way to communicate size to a surgeon. Instead, when you're ready for surgery, go visit a few good experts who use in office sizing (my preference) or simulation software to determine your volumetric needs (the proper implant). As for a lift, photo number two (you pulling on your breast) to tell me that a circumareolar lift would be disaster: the breast mound sags too far below the fold and your skin has no elastic component. You will need a true breast lift.

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACS · Answer

Then you will know your final starting shape. The breast can change size after pregnancy. The surgery will bring back your pregnancy fullness. It's just your shape bigger. After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women (my patients) with similar measurements with different size breast implants. They also get to see what they would look like when the breasts have fully dropped and fluffed and in clothes. You get to see actual results and the surgeon' s experience and not a virtual idea of what can be achieved. Women tell me that this process is very helpful in determining what is right for them. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA

Gary M. Horndeski, MD · Answer

A donut lift would be insufficient for you.  I recommend 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.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

You have taken photos, so just keep them. When you are 6 months after stopping breast feeding, then go see a plastic surgeon and discuss your options. Since you are so early in your pregnancy, you may need the lift.

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