35yr Old Saggy 34D-DD, Lift W/ Implants - Miami, FL

Have been speaking with his office and so far they have been very sweet and helpful. I have been considering lift procedure for 10yrs when I had my first consult. I am terrified of changing my breasts and wish I didn't have to, but I know it has to be done. Tired of going shopping and having to pass up 90% of the clothes because my supportive bra & thick straps won't work with the outfit. I recently saw two PS in Dallas of which I was impressed with one, however his price is $17k. I was one day away from scheduling and putting down deposit when someone told me to consider Miami since prices are less and some surgeons are just as good as the best in Dallas. All of my research has pointed to Dr. Krau. I am pending his virtual consult recommendations and am convinced I will use him even before hearing what he has to say! All PS in Dallas told me to do lift 1st and then implants later if I'm not happy with lift alone. They think I would be since I have a tremendous amount of breast tissue and do not want to go bigger, just fuller at top and perkier. Seems that Krau almost always does implant/lift together and not a lot of reviews with just a lift. Anyone been happy with just a lift? I want to be able to not wear a bra in spaghetti straps and tight dresses for once in my life, but would avoid implants if I can achieve that with lift by itself. I'm seeing a lot of women warning against using CG cosmetics therefore considering going to his private practice even if it costs more. Any insight is appreciated, as most women here I am very nervous about this whole procedure & want it to be perfect.

I know photos are the biggest help for all of our big decisions so here's where I'm starting from. Really hoping my feelings after surgery are "why didn't I get this done years ago" instead of "I wish I would have never gotten surgery".