Implants or no implants with Breast Lift

First of all, get more than one opinion.  I had 3 consults and each one told me something a little different.

Surgeon A told me that he could do BL without implants and that I'd be small and perky.  He said he could not do auto-augmentation as I don't have enough fatty tissue.

Surgeon B told me he could do BL with auto-augmentation and that I'd still be small and perky, but that he cold fill me out some with the tissues I have, so I'd look fuller.  He can also harvest the fat from my LBL and inject it later if I want to be even fuller.  (In his experience about 66% of the fat takes, so he puts in about 1/3 more than what he thinks is needed.)

Surgeon C told me that he cannot do a BL without an implant as I don' t have enough tissue to even lift.

I am going with surgeon B.  He also happens to be a breast specialist and works with difficult cancer patients, so I trust his breast opinions.

Having said that, if I had not seen surgeon B, I would have done the BL without implants and waited about 6 months to see if I really wanted the implant.  I was hoping that with the flatter tummy and perkier boobs, I'd be content with small ones.  I was hoping to avoid implants if at all possible.  I, personally, do not want the extra risk and extra maintenance.

Good luck with your decision!

This is really STUPID, but I don't want to lay in my open casket with perky breasts standing up at attention - so I don't want implants.

I'm also 61 years old and have decided to just roll them up in a bra - I look good in clothes and DH of 43 years doesn't care!

I went no implants and am so happy I did!  Well Dr. Lo did a great job, which helps.  They look natural, feel natural, etc.  I guess I am not much of an implant girl.  But I ended up with a 38C, I have a large rib cage so a C is actually really big.  I have small hips too, so the C is a bit top heavy...but its ok.  They arent super full on top, but I am not 20, so I am fine with it.  Anyways, I figured when I do my arms if I wanted impants I could get them then.  Better then doing a second surgery to take them out I think.

When I went for my consult, my Dr told me I'd be a "small B" with just a lift.  That wasn't acceptable to me. 

I had the BL/BA with the implants under the muscle.  Its more like I "used' to be and looks and feels natural for me.

I understand about getting old and having the implants standing up, but nowadays with the miracle bras, etc - who's even going to be able to tell in clothes?  You can't tell I've had any work done now vs before because I had a great VS padded, lifting bra.  Now I just don't need the padding and all the extra material... I love them!

I just had to make the same decision and decided to go without implants.  I went from a 44DDD to a 34 D, doc thinks I will be in a small C after the lift.  I too have some concerns about the implants and just want to see if I will be satisfied with what I have left before I sign up.  I can always decide to get them later.    

I am going to do the tummy tuck 1st then do the breast lift. With a C cup now most clothes will fit perfect. My body is becoming more athletic looking than ever. I too went from 44DDD.. Im a 36D right now.. I can re-evaluate after the TT. Im 5'11 though with no butt.. sad but true.

Michelle