Hanging J cups, should I get a breast lift?

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I am 19 years old and I have fairly huge J CUP breasts, yes J. My breasts hang really low for a teenager and its been that way for as long as I can remember. They have passed the stage of sagging, they hang and they're almost at my belly button. I'm 5'7 so that's a fairly long torso. I'd like to know if getting a breast lift would work for me and if its recommended. I don't know where else to go or who else to ask. PLEASE HELP.

Kenneth Hughes, MD · Answer

Based on your description it sound like you will benefit from a breast lift with no implant, an in person consultation would be best for a detailed exam and evaluation.always see a board certified PS.

Daniel Barrett, MD · Answer

Hi TheGirl174, 
  
Generally speaking, if the nipples are lower than the inframammary line the patient will most likely need a breast lift. If the nipples are at or above the inframammary line we can generally get by with just breast augmentation depending on the size of the implant the patient wants. I often use an implant when I perform a breast lift because it provides more upper breast fullness after the lift. 
  
Breast lift surgery aims to re-volumize the breast with either and natural implant or fat grafting followed by nipple repositioning using the lift. I prefer to use a vertical incision (lollipop pattern) breast reduction technique instead of the anchor scar pattern for more significant lifts. This reduces more noticeable scarring than usual. Mastopexy that requires less than 2cm of lift only needs a donut incision. Every incision is also closed in five precise layers without using reactive sutures that can cause inflammation and eventual scarring.
  
If you are considering a breast lift, you should consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your options and make sure your surgeon understands your goals. Only after a thorough examination you will get more information and recommendations.
  
Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS
  
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
  
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery 
  
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

Aisha White, MD · Answer

Based on your description, it sounds like you may be a good candidate for a breast reduction surgery if you would like the breast size to be decreased.  Breast reduction surgery not only reduces breast volume, but also provides a breast lift.  You would benefit from a consultation with a plastic surgeon for full examination and discussion of your overall goals in order to determine the best option for you.

Luis A. Mejia, MD · Answer

hello thank you for your question and provided information as well..based on the exposed case the ideal thing is that you have a consultation in person with a certified plastic surgeon that evaluates you and gives you the best recommendation on the process that is most effective in your case.but I read it in the description in your case breast lift and breast reduction without implant.

Richard G. Reish, MD, FACS · Answer

Hello and thank you for your question.  The
best advice you can receive is from an in-person consultation.  Based on
your description, you may be a candidate for a breast lift/reduction.  This decision should
be based on a detailed discussion with equal input from both you
and your surgeon.   Make sure you specifically look
at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery
performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.   The most
important aspect is to find a surgeon you are comfortable with. I recommend
that you seek consultation with a qualified board-certified plastic surgeon who
can evaluate you in person.
Best wishes and good luck.
Richard G. Reish, M.D.  FACS
Harvard-trained plastic surgeon

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