I want minimal scars - Do I have to have a typical breast lift? (Photos)

Do I need a breast lift? You might not need one. 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 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

Having answered questions online at Realself, by telemedicine, and on other platforms for over twenty years, my observation that applies to your question is that online answers are NEVER as valuable as information one gets from the same surgeon in personal office consultation. There is no physical exam online. Accurate measurements and evaluation of skin elasticity and relationship of body parts to one another is impossible online, yet these metrics and this understanding is foundational to meaningful professional recommendations. The surgeons you have seen want you to have nice breasts. Scar(s) are an undesirable trade-off. They usually fade nicely, and can be revised if they don’t. Taping lower breast skin, support bras, and limitation of jumping and running after breast lift promote scarless healing.

Based on your nicely posted photos, you technically are a candidate for a full breast lift or anchor lift, though you are against the vertical component of a full breast lift, you can settle for a larger implant placed in the dual plane location with a donut or concentric breast lift. You must understand you will still have a breast sag with that technique. Best of virtual consult with for better understanding. Expect fees to range from $8000-$10,000.