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I am 5 1” and about 145. I have decided to do a breast augmentation. I am not really looking to do a lift right now as I plan to have a few more kids. My question is I know a larger implant will give me more of a lift. I was originally planning about 355. But I don’t think I’ll actually get the size or look I want. What size implant would give me a perkier lift knowing it would be higher than 355

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

Dear Brittbratt95, thanks for sharing your pictures and concerns, actually I will recommend breast augmentation and lift at the same time, as you are askoing for large implants this will make your breast skin sagging worse. You can choose just augmentation but surely you will not have the results you are looking for in proyection and look will not be that good. Make sure you go on consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Hope this helps and best of lucks. Dr. Luis Mejia.

Ted Eisenberg, DO, FACOS, FAACS · Answer

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 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

You need to understand that implants do not lift breasts. They may lift the position of the nipple-areola complex but not the center of mass of the breast. The technique I recommend is a breast lift using 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. Later. fat transfers can be performed if additional volume is desired.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Best Wishes,

Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Dear Brittbrat95,
breast implant type and sizing selection is a complicated process and requires a detailed consultation that includes a discussion of your goals, a detailed examination, and a lengthy discussion. But the decision will always start and end with the patient. When it comes to sizing, we have all of our patients find 3 photos of their desired breast size. We ask for naked breast photos because clothing can obscure the true size (push up bras). Next, we consult with patients and go over the photos and take detailed breast measurements during a physical exam. Next, we using a sizing algorithm to determine a range of implants that will work based on the exam and the measurements.Lastly, during the operation, we use silicone sizers in the operating room to see how the size actually looks in the breast. We sit the patient up in the operating room, while asleep of course, and compare the sizer result with their desired look photos. If it is too small, we start the process over with a slightly larger implant. We don't stop until we get the perfect match.Of all of my breast augmentation patients, every one of them has been happy with their size due to this detailed and meticulous process. You don't want to invest time and money into a result that is either too big or too small.You should discuss your concerns with a board-certified plastic surgeon and make sure that your surgeon understands your goals.
Daniel Barrett, MDCertified, American Board of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Plastic SurgeryMember, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Brian K. Reedy, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question! Personally, I think it will be very difficult to get you to your goal photos without a breast lift. I hear what you are saying about not wanting one yet and if you are set on avoiding it, you should probably go with a full profile and as big as you are comfortable for optimal lift. Good luck!

Zoran Potparic, MD · Answer

Unfortunately, you have second degree ptosis, with areolas bellow breast crease. This situation is not going to improve with any implant volume within “normal” range and breast lift is needed to correct it.  Extreme volume implants over 1000 ml may “improve” position of areolas but that is not what you should consider normal. In order to have attractive breasts,  breast lift is a must. Hope this helps.

Karl William Schwarz, MD · Answer

It's important to know that your assumption that a breast implant will lift the breast is not correct. Most people think this but it is not true. Breast implants don't lift the breast regardless of their size. If you were to only get a breast augmentation rather than a lift your results would not be good at all as the implants would be in the correct position but your breasts would be falling off the implants.

It would not be a good look and no where near your wish pic. It doesn't look like you wish pic had a lift but rather just an augmentation so it is difficult to compare as those are two totally different operations. Your breast option is to certainly to get a lift with an implant. Trying to get an implant to do the lift will lead you down a road you will not be happy.

Camille Cash, MD · Answer

Breast augmentation adds volume to the breasts but will not lift the nipple.  You will have larger breasts with the nipples essentially where they are now.  It is also worth keeping in mind that if you select large implants they are heavy and may make sagging worse.  You can consider augmentation alone but it is important to understand what you can expect in terms of results.  I encourage you to begin by scheduling a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon near you to discuss your options.

Connie Hiers, MD, FACS · Answer

You are sagging too much to achieve perky with just implants. Implants will give larger breasts that are still sagging. I would suggest doing the lift now as well.

Kenneth R. Francis, MD, FACS · Answer

Dear Brittbrat95,
Unfortunately, you need a breast lift with your breast augmentation.  Even a dual plane III or above muscle breast augmentation with a large implant will not give you enough lift.  Good luck!

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