For tear drop shaped breasts, would just a Breast Lift work or do I need Implants too? (photos)

Thank you for your question and photos.It is almost impossible to determine how much breast tissue you will end up with after an 80 pound weight loss. However, there is new technology where you may not require an implant to give you the shape you desire. The Ultimate Breast Lift is a technique where vertical scars are not necessary and implants are not required to achieve full cleavage and upper pole fullness. Look into it. You will be surprised at the results.Best wishes,Gary Horndeski M.D.

Thank you for your question and photos! It is normal for the breast to lose its
firmness and perkiness over time, which is accentuated with age,
pregnancy/breast feeding, weight gain/loss, and gravity. This ultimately
results in ptosis, or sagging, of the breast with a “deflated”
appearance. Women often seek the mastopexy, or breast lift, procedure to
regain the previous youthful appearance of her breasts and desire that
uplifted and perky appearance of her breasts. Women report increased
confidence, self-esteem, and femininity once she achieves this desired
shape and fullness. Breast lifts may or may not be performed with
implants – the implant would add increased size but also greater
fullness in the upper pole of the breasts which creates more cleavage.
The implant itself will add these things - given your photos, a breast
lift alone is a reasonable decision. It us also common for the areola
to enlarge and stretch during these changes. The lift will also serve to
raise the nipple areolar complex to its appropriate position above the
breast crease and at the most projecting portion. In addition the areola
size will be decreased, which is often desired by the woman. Given your photos, a lift would at least be necessary to improve the appearance - the decision for implants will be up to you.So,
the changes of your breasts are normal and will continue to occur. The
decision for a breast lift will be up to you...depending on how much you
are bothered about the shape as well as your concerns. Consult with a
board certified plastic surgeon well-versed in breast surgery and s/he
will assist you in deciding if a mastopexy will be the right decision
for you. Breast procedures to simply improve shape or appearance
typically are considered aesthetic procedures and do not qualify for
insurance coverage. Thank you for your question! Hope that this helps.
Best wishes for a wonderful result!

    I would recommend weight loss prior to determining the need for implants in addition to the lifting.Kenneth Hughes, MDLos Angeles, CA