If you got a breast lift . . .

If you got a breast lift, what motivated you?

I'm saggy and floppy, but not really much worse than a typical woman my age (who had NOT been SMO, or breast-fed a bunch of kids for years and years . . .)

Still, they're demoralizing.  Don't look terrible for my age, but don't FEEL right.

Husband would rather I did NOT have BL surgery -- Frankly, he's had enough of my surgeries (and recoveries).  And this cracks me up, but my elderly mother would rather that I DID have BL surgery (the better to leave my husband, who she never really liked anyway, go figure).  

Me, I'm on the fence.  If they FELT fine, I'd say forget it.  If they LOOKED much worse, I'd say Yeah, time to take care of this ...

Summer is coming (well, eventually).  Time for me to get to thinking about this more seriously.  My question is not whether YOU think I should have surgery --

I want to know what really motivated YOU personally to have it done.

Thank you all!

Mine were literally uncomfortable. I lost so much volume and they REALLY sagged. The skin was so stretched and without a bra on my breats hurt. I hated everything about them. The way they looked, the way they felt and even after reaching goal I still felt fat with these low hanging sacks of skin. I didn't feel feminine at all. Having had it done has made all the difference for me. I feel like a very feminine woman again.

Thank you, Renee --

Well, mine are floppy enough that they're uncomfortable without my "nonsurgical breast lift with the Fancy French name" (eg "brassiere").  When I lie down in bed, they sometimes get there significantly before I do.  And they really are deflated enough to feel defeminizing.

Your photos are GREAT!!!  All of your surgeries look fabulous to me, you must be thrilled.

Charming,
Tell you what I did....
I stood in front a the full length naked.  God,...that is scary!  Went top top bottom and then turned around and did the same.  I prioritized parts of my body.  Now, I probably could have done that in my head, but I did the whole visual thing.  After I had my list, I went and talked to 3 plastic surgeons.  They all wanted to do things a little different, but ultimately, it was my choice.  I see myself as paying for a service.  These docs are going to work for me.  I should get what I want.  All three docs said I would "be happy" with a breast lift (implant or no implant).  One almost succeeded in talking me into it, but I stayed strong in knowing I  really didn't want the girls touched.  I am 54 years old and my boobs look OK for my age.  I look good in a slightly padded uplifting bra.  So there!  My arms on the other had, were a big FAT mess.  So that is where I started.  Next, will be the LBL including the anchor cut.  I want my muffin top GONE!  Last, but not least, I need a small thigh lift.  I would like to get the LBL and thighs done together, but all doc so no.  Something about blood flow. 

So I have rambled!  Keep thinking about it.  You will eventually know what is best for you..not hubby, not mom, but YOU!

Let us know what  you decide!

Brooke

I really haven't stood in front of a mirror naked since I had to in the plastic surgeon's office.  Before that I think the last time was in adolescence -- that was it!  In my case it would take more than courage, it would take unmitigated gall.  I can't stand it!

Any surgeon who is trying to persuade you to get an unnecessary and/or unwanted procedure done should really read Madame Bovary.  (it ends badly for everyone and one of the themes is unethical, money-hungry, inept surgeons).

FWIW, I had a massive LBL.  Well, I'm not sure it was massive as these things go, but to me it was HUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGE.  And to tell you the truth, it lifted my thighs up a whooooole lot.  So I suggest thinking about starting with the LBL!

 I am 31 and have sacs of deflated skin where breasts used to be.  Its awful, my 3 yo daughter even called them "triangles" once.  I have never had correctly shaped breasts, I think they were wrong even when I first developed them.  I want them perky, and BIG.  I wish I had done them years ago, but I guess it's just as well since I had my last baby in June.  My plastic surgeon suggests that you put on a nightgown/t-shirt without a bra, and if they bother you then consider a lift.  The way I look braless bothers me even when I am home alone.  I made the mistake of getting out of the shower with the blinds drawn and the pool man was in the yard unexpected on a Saturday.  When I think about it I want to crawl under a rock--the poor guy was probably stricken blind at the sight!
I think the previous poster was correct in saying do what YOU feel is best.  But, it is a tough decision.
Good Luck!

 sacs of deflated skin where breasts used to be.

Well, that's about where I'm at.  

A plastic surgeon who suggests you put on a t-shirt without a bra, and decide based on that whether to get a lift -- this person is going to be rich very quickly.

I haven't been willing to wear ANYTHING braless ... well, EVER!!!

Yikes!

Thank you for this feedback!

 I suppose I should have added that when the p.s. said this we were certain that I was getting implants and the question I asked was how to know if you need a lift too.  The first answer was something about the line of your nipples in proportion to the crease of your breasts, but I related to the tshirt/nightgown analogy better.  I guess you are right, if everyone who couldn't wear a tshirt without a bra got a breast lift there would be very few women who did not need it!

That's a tough one.  If YOU think they don't look that bad and they don't bother you and you aren't spending every moment while getting dressed telling yourself  how horrible they look and how you wish they were perkier, then I'd leave them alone.  I of course did all of this.  I don't ever remember having perky breast.  Ever.  They were just worse after I lost weight.  Now with that said, I got the lollipop scar.  To be honest, I love the fact that they are perky, but they aren't as full as I'd like.  I had enough tissue to be a full B but they aren't full on top.  This is something else to consider.  Once you have the lift then you wish they were a tad bigger, then you start thinking, should I have gotten implants.  It seems to never end.  So back to the scar.  As much as I like the shape and all, I must admit that the scar bothers me a little.  It's still red and will take a while for them to turn white, but I miss having a "clean" breast.  So there is a trade off.  Even now I think if I had done implants then maybe the scar wouldn't bother me as much because I'd have fuller boobs.  It's like you trade a scar for perkier smaller boobs with a lift (well depending how much tissue is left). 

Sorry for rambling but that's where I'm at right now.  I am glad I did it because it would have bothered me to no end had I not. 

Good luck!

 I am having the lollipop scar too.  I am getting implants because once they are lifted there wont be much left and also because I have always wanted to be bigger.  I have a patient who had a lift without implants and the results were really disappointing.  She went from being very much too big to being extremely flat chested--to the point that you can see ribs.  
I scar terribly so I am prepared to have the red line forever.  My lap RNY incisions are still red after 5 years.  I guess you just can't have it all :-(