Breast lift without implants makes breasts less full?

I am happy with the size of my breasts, but not the droopiness. I feel like I would benefit from a Breast lift. It seems that from the before and after pictures of Breast lifts without Breast implants, the breasts almost look indented and not full. Would you agree? What would you suggest?

4 answers to “Breast lift without implants makes...”

A: Breast lift is a complex procedure

By Bahram Ghaderi, MD - Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Breast lifts really depend on your anatomy, breast sagging, skin tone and size to determine whether or not to combine with an implant. Sometimes this may mean having a breast lift first and then coming back to add an implant for size and fullness. Combining a breast lift with an implant becomes very complex.... more

A: Breast lift without implants.

By George J. Beraka, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Hi! It all depends on HOW the breast lift is done. Many surgeons tighten the skin envelope to create a lift. But skin stretches, and the long term result is poor. The key is to do the breast lift internally, by actually repositioning the breast upward. This is harder, but it will give you... more

A: You'll lose a little size with a breast lift

By Edward A. Pechter, MD - Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon

A bit of size ordinarily is lost with a breast lift (mastopexy) because the breast tissue is compacted into a tighter space. The average patient loses about half a cup size although of course this depends on how large the breasts are to begin with. A good lift can mimic an augmentation and should not leave the... more

A: Breast lift with or without breast implants

By Sam Jejurikar, MD - Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Hi Kris, You've made an excellent observation. In most patients, the major limitation of breast lift (mastopexy) without the use of breast implants is the inability to maintain long term upper pole fullness of the breasts. Although mastopexy doesn't usually cause more flattening of the upper breast... more