Can I have a breast augmentation without a lift? (Photo)

I recommend an in person consultation with a plastic surgeon to discuss your goals and be measured. After I measure and discuss goals with my patients, we then look at pictures of women (my patients) with similar measurements with different size and style breast implants. They then get to choose what looks right for them. 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 size and style breast implant is right for them. Mildly Sagging Breasts: If your breasts are mildly droopy, a saline or silicone gel implant placed behind the pectoral muscle might help create the illusion of perkiness. That’s because as the implant fills out the top of the breast, it also fills out the bottom, making it look as if the nipple has moved higher. It hasn’t. You can always get a lift later if you feel you are not perky enough when fully settled and healed. Dr. Ted Eisenberg, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and Author. RealSelf Distinguished Hall of Fame Inductee. Philadelphia, Pa., USA

Hello,
You could definitely proceed with having an aug without a lift if you wanted. I think a better question would be what type of results are you hoping for? A lift may be necessary to achieve the look that you are seeking, but we can't tell without knowing.
If you were a patient coming in without any expectations I would personally suggest a mastopexy/aug.
Christopher J. Hussussian, MD

Hi there, thanks for your question! I think you can achieve a nice looking round breast using a silicone high profile implant. However, you would have to use a large implant in order to fill out your breast to achieve a round shape. I recommend a consult with a plastic surgeon to review your goals and discuss the best options! Thanks!