Breast lift - how long do results last?

Breast lifting is a great operation because it permanently gets rid of the extra sagging skin that women tend to develop on their breasts. Although the change is permanent (with great results ten years out), your breasts will continue to age even after surgery. During pregnancy and lactation, women's breasts... more

SEE VIDEO of Breast lift without implants: A breast lift will generally last as long as there are no major changes in the shape and volume of the breast. The major events that cause a change include pregnancy, weight gain/loss, and menopause.

A breast lift may last several years depending on your level of activity and the size of your breasts.  The more active you are the more gravity will pull on your breast tissue.  Also, with large breasts the weight of the breast tissue will also add to the recurrent sagginess after a lift. ... more

In general, it is always best to wait until you are done having children before having a breast lift. Future pregnancies can stretch the result out and cause you to need to undergo another lift. Otherwise, a well performed lift usually lasts forever in terms of the nipple and areola staying up above the... more

If you are planning to have more children, I would probably wait to have a breast lift.  The lasting effects of a breast lift really vary from patient to patient.  Over time, the breast will sag. Several factors influence the change in breast shape. Some of these factors include skin elasticity... more