Breast lift for small breasts? (Photo)

Based on your pictures you seem to be a great candidate for a breast lift with a small implant for upper fullness, always see a a board certified PS in person for a detailed exam and evaluation.Best wishes!

Thank you for your question and pictures.  The distance between your sternal notch and your breasts should be less than or equal to 21 cm.  It appears from your pictures you would be a good candidate for Breast Uplift.  This will make your nipples point forward and your Breast sitting on your chest, perked.  You haven't got a lot of volume in your breast so when they are uplifted they will be small.  In the future if  you wanted to increase the volume a breast implant could be put in.  All The Best 

Hi hannabrown15,

Determining whether you need simply a breast implant versus a breast lift or both can be somewhat complicated. It depends on a number of factors including skin laxity and current nipple position.

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.

These two surgeries can be done at the same time and this may be optimal as the risks can be minimized. 

In addition, upper pole fullness is achieved with appropriate implant selection but more importantly, submuscular placement, and precise pocket dissection. The submuscular placement allows the muscle to cover the top part of the implant which allows the upper pole to appear fuller. Keeping away from the lateral chest during pocket dissection allows the implant to remain higher and prevents it from falling off to the side.

You should discuss your concerns with a board-certified plastic surgeon and make sure that your surgeon understands your goals.

Daniel Barrett, MD, MHA, MS

Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery

Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery