Anyone have input on Breast lift with fat transfer vs implant?

[ourdoorgrl421 0]

I am new to this forum, but not new to the experiences. I had gatric band in 2006 and have had huge success (140lb loss and size 26 to 8/10). I am now the smallest weight and size I have ever been since the age of 12! I had a upper arm lift and vertical thigh lift in 2015. Thrilled with the arm lift, not as please with my thighs. I was less than thrilled with the aftercare from my previous surgery, so I will not return to him.

I'm 48 yo and I've never had kids and I am ready to have my breasts done (and possibly tummy tuck). I had a consult with a surgeon in my area and didn't really have a connection with her. She determined a breast lift and implant is needed to acheive the look I am wanting, which I pretty much knew. I'm looking for 2 things...

(1) Surgeon reccomendations (I'm willing to travel to Florida or throughout New England)/NorthEast). I've been looking on RealSelf, but I cannot seem to filter by breast lift, weightloss, and fat transfer to find a surgeon.

(2) Input/experience from those who either went with a small implant (275cc) or have fat transfer, or just a lift. Im currently a 36C and would like to stay a C cup following the lift.

Thank you in advance! It's so great to read from so many willing to share their experiences. I am happy to share mine as well.

[ms.sss 15,580]

hiya! and congrats on the weight loss and 18 year maintenance! thats awesome

to your questions:

(1) can't really comment for U.S. surgeon recommendations as i'm up in Canada and had mine done up here. though sometimes when i read U.S. prices posted on here, it seems like prices up here are cheaper than the U.S., and its in Canadian dollars so thats like monopoly money for you guys. 🤷🏻‍♀️

(2) I had a breast lift in 2019 no implant nor fat transfer (a had an arm lift and Tummy Tuck as well...all 3 in one shot) and i actually stayed the same bra size before and after surgery...the bras just fit differently on my lifted boobs.

I technically should be wearing a 28D (my torso circumference is on the small side of normal), but since 28D is like finding a unicorn in the stores, i mostly have 30Cs in my closet.

so while the bra size remained the same, i fill them out better now....i used to just stuff all my boob material in the cup of a full coverage bra. Now, i can wear those demi-cup style bras without looking like im carrying two bowls of jiggly pudding on my chest ahhahahha. And i can wear those triangle bikini tops and NOT look like i'm spilling out the sides NOR do i have the separated-elongated cleavage look anymore, if that description makes sense. AND i can go commando and not wear a bra at all and still remain relatively perky.

good luck! ❤️

p.s. i'm curious as to the reasons why you are not pleased with your thigh lift?

[KarenLR75 515]

On 2/23/2024 at 8:19 AM, ms.sss said:

1) can't really comment for U.S. surgeon recommendations as i'm up in Canada and had mine done up here. though sometimes when i read U.S. prices posted on here, it seems like prices up here are cheaper than the U.S., and its in Canadian dollars so thats like monopoly money for you guys

LOL...now I'm wondering if I should consider surgeons that are in Canada! I HATE flying but was willing to consider it although you would think in a state the size of Texas I SHOULD be able to find a really good surgeon.

I haven't been looking HARD but I'm about ready to start. I've returned here honestly to re-read this forum and try to figure out how to find a really good surgeon-match that I trust and to also figure out 'how much am I looking at' and 'what are my top priorities'. My chest is SO bad I want to say a boob job, but my arms are just horrific and bothersome. So probably arms are first, followed closely by my chest...and if I could fit it in. I'd do something with my neck..OMG..my neck. Just don't get me started..ugh.

[Kris77 1,534]

Hi! Congrats!!
I used Mahlon Kerr in Round Rock Texas and am very happy.
Had a lift w augmentation and full muscle tightening Tummy Tuck.
IM me with any questions!
Keep us posted! Good luck