Is breast lift the only option for sagging breasts?

The mastopexy scar is the number one tradeoff to consider. After all, we have a goal to create a pert well shaped breast which is pleasing bare, or in the nude. The bra is the great equalizer though you may not always want the full cover of one, and the scar may make you feel uncomfortable without. Breast... more

It can be very tricky for the patient to judge beforehand if a lift is necessary. There are some women whose breasts appear terribly saggy, but an implant alone can help them.  This is especially the case for patients who are thin and have had loss of breast tissue after breast feeding.  There... more

 I have a relatively simple system for determining if you need a lift.  Breast sagging can be categorized into three groups stand in front of a mirror and see which group best describes yourself  Group 1:  I can see the bottom of my areola and a rim of non-pigmented breast skin from the... more

Dear SLP, Many women share your concerns regarding their breasts. The ideal situation would be to improve the shape and size without any scars. However, if you don't like the location of your nipple, the only way to move it to a better location would be to make an incision around it. The way to determine if... more

Nobody wants to have scars but they DO want the best shape they can get.  This only comes from having a lift done if your nipples have sagged down to the level of the crease below the breast or are below it or are pointing down.  Unfortunately, there is just no way around what mother nature has... more

Hi!  Some of the most common bad results that I see are in women who tried to get their sagging breasts corrected just with implants.  So I urge you not to do that. 1)  You probably need a "donut" lift that leaves you only with a circular scar around your nipples, together with... more

SLP, You have had two plastic surgery consultants insist that you need a lift.  It is not likely that a third will say any different.  However, one option may be to go larger with the implant and place it over the muscle.  This gives more of a lift effect to the breast, but is contingent on you... more

No one likes scars, especially on breasts.  If both doctors are board certified plastic surgeons, and experienced, you already have your answer.  On the other hand, it is always possible to go ahead and get your inplants and see how they look.  If you are not happy with the result, get the lift... more

It sounds as if your your "skin brassiere" is too large in relation to the amount of gland within it. This causes the breast to fall. Additionally, the fibrous ligaments within the gland no longer maintain tension between the skin and chest fascia. A lift (Mastopexy) is the best way to restore these... more

This response is taken from my website:   There are many reasons why women seek a consultation regarding their breasts with a plastic surgeon. Some simply want a larger bust line while others are only looking for more fullness or a perkier shape. Not everyone is a candidate for breast implants nor does... more