Wants breasts to look better for my size after weight loss - am I a good candidate for a Breast Lift? (photos)

A lift would be sufficient if you’d like fuller, perkier breasts. You’d remain about the same size as you are now.

A breast lift will restore more youthful contours and positioning of your breasts. Discuss the added benefits of breast implants with your surgeon as well.

Good evening,
I think you are an excellent candidate for a donut mastopexy with submuscular augmentation with saline or silicone gel implants, depending on your preference. We would determine the exact size and profile when I measure your chest, we review photos together, and you have an opportunity to try on the implant sizers here in the office!

The technique I recommend is 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.

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 and style breast implants. They then get to choose what looks right for them. 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

It is wonderful you have lost weight and you are now a healthier woman.
Your breast has suffered deflation after the weight loss and have developed a second degree saggy breast. So you will be a great candidate for a Circumvertical (lollipop) lift and a small implant if you want to preserve the same volume you are right now.
If you don’t mind to become a bit smaller and you don’t expect a full and round upper pole, then only the lift no implants.
You have great skin and high possibilities of a great outcome.
Be encouraged!!
Dr. Cárdenas

A breast lift would elevate and reshape your breast. If you would like more volume then implants could be placed at the same time. You need an in person consult to discuss your options and try on implant sizers to assist you in making a decision. Good luck.

Hi, thank you for sharing your question. If you are happy with your current volume, then you don’t require implants and can have a great result with a lift alone. This will reposition your nipples and tighten your skin for a more youthful look. Consult with a board certified plastic surgeon to review your options. I hope this helps.

Dear cheryl0317,
my preferred lift is a lollipop lift when a periareolar won't do (ie greater than 2cm lift required). The lollipop technique was created by a Canadian plastic surgeon named Elizabeth Hall-Findley and treats the breast as a three dimensional structure instead of two dimensions (anchor - lift). Most importantly it does not require the horizontal component scars that the anchor-lift requires and breasts appear much more natural, lifted, and less boxy. Lastly, the lift lasts longer because the lollipop doesn't rely on the skin to hold the breast up, its actually breast tissue thats being brought together to support the breast and hence improves longevity. If you are considering surgery, I would suggest you consult a board-certified plastic surgeon. Only after a thorough examination, you will get more information and recommendations.
Daniel Barrett, MD
Certified, American Board of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Plastic Surgery
Member, American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery

You could do just a lift or lift with implants. I would suggest not going with large implants, but something small or medium in size.