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Will a Breast Lift Make my Breasts Look Smaller, or Larger?

asked 3 months ago by rosebud123
Latest answer by Gary M. Horndeski, MD
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Tags: 350-399cc, bigger, expectation, high profile, smaller

Hi there, Almost two years ago after 3 back to back pregnancies i had my 275cc saline implants replaced with 375cc HP silicone. At the time I was afraid of the anchor scar so I did a donut lift instead. I'm now considering going back for the lift but I'm concerned my breasts will end up looking smaller. Im a 34DD in VS brand bras...Will I need a larger implant with the lift to keep my large size? Thank you:)

14 answers to Will a Breast Lift Make my Breasts Look Smaller, or Larger?

Breast lifts can increase breast projection

Without photographs, I cannot tell the position of your breasts. However, if you are interested in lifting, I assume they are descending down your chest wall. The most important thing to do is plicate the pocket elevating your breasts higher on the chest wall. At the same time, through a circumareola incision you will need another mastopexy. Aligning the nipple, the remaining breast tissue and the implant higher on your chest wall will give the appearance of larger... more

Gary M. Horndeski, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.horndeski.com

Breast lift?

It's really impossible to tell without seeing a photo. Breast lift surgery doesn't really reduce the size of your breasts so you shouldn't really get much smaller.

Ronald Schuster, MD
Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

Breast lift procedures

Breast lift procedurs do not usualy remove alot of breast tissue. It is mostly skin and small amounts of breast tissue to contour the breasts.

Steven Wallach, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Breast size following a breast lift

Breast lift surgery usually involves removal of excess skin only. The procedure usually does not reduce subcutaneous fat or breast tissue. However the reduced skin bra created in a breast lift may compact the breast tissue somewhat making the overall breast appear slightly smaller. That said, the breast lift will help make the upper pole of the breast fuller. If you are presently a DD cup I don't believe you will need to have to exchange your present implants for... more

Vincent D. Lepore, MD
San Jose Plastic Surgeon

www.vincentleporemd.com

Breast Lift Should Not Decrease Actual Size,but Bra Size may change

Hi there- There is no reason that a well-done breast lift would actually reduce the amount of breast/implant volume you have enough for you to feel they look smaller (in fact most women feel they look a tad larger once the tissue is re-distributed). On the other hand, because the breast mound is now distributed over a smaller area, some women do feel more comfortable in a different bra size than the ones they used to wear. I hope that helps you- good luck!

Armando Soto, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon

www.DrArmandoSoto.com

Breast Lift and Size

With breast lifts, some skin is removed and the contour of the breast reshaped to achieve the lift. While the volume of the breast (minus the small weight of the skin removed) will be essentially the same, the breast may appear slightly smaller. If you are looking to maintain the exact same size, then you may want to consider getter one size larger on your implants at the same time as your lift. Good Luck.

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Breast lift should make the breast seem larger

The lift will take a lax breast and reduce and shape the skin envelope such that the available breast tissue is now contained in a smaller package. As the breast tissue is recruited and pulled into shape, much like pulling all the tissue into a bra cup, the breast will appear larger. Best of luck, peterejohnsonmd.com

Peter E. Johnson, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Breast lift and breast size

Breast lifts generally make the breast look better in form but there may be a slight decrease in size. However in your case because most of your breast is implant, these really do not compress so you will still be the same size. Do not go bigger because the recurrence of drooping will increase.

John P. Stratis, MD
Harrisburg Plastic Surgeon

Breast size after a lift

Should be virtually no change in volume after your lift operation. only a very small amount of skin is removed. it may actually looks a little fuller with no clothes on but in a bra it should be the same.

Sherwood Baxt, MD
New Jersey Plastic Surgeon

Will I Need A Bigger Implant If I Get A Breast Lift?

Dear Rosebud123, It is difficult to offer you specific advice without photographs. Generally speaking, a full Wise pattern mastopexy, will make the breasts appear a little bit smaller. This however, depends on how much skin needs to be removed. Sometimes, performing a lift on a previously augmented breast may require using a smaller implant in order to prevent too much tension on the skin flaps. The bottom line is that you will need to see your surgeon and have them discuss... more

Douglas L. Gervais, MD
Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

Breast Size Change After Breast Lift

In general, a breast lift procedure involves removal of excess skin and some fat beneath the removed excess skin. In most patients a breast lift does not change the breast size significantly but there can be exceptions to the rule. Schedule a consultation with a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery to determine your options.

David S. Motoki, MD
Draper Plastic Surgeon

Will a breast lift make breasts look smaller?

Thanks for your question - While a breast lift only removes a few grams of skin it can make breasts look smaller because they are not visually as long. One trick that some patients find helpful in our San Francisco area practice is to stand in front of a mirror and place your hands on the superior part of your breasts and pull them upward. You should be able to see that even though you haven't removed any breast tissue your breasts probably look a bit smaller, this can be... more

Steven H. Williams, MD
San Francisco Plastic Surgeon

Breast Lifting and Resulting Size?

Thank you for the question. Answering your question online is really not going to be helpful to you; You will find so many different responses that it will only cause you to be more confused and anxious. Pick a well experienced board-certified plastic surgeon and communicate your goals clearly ( I prefer the use of goall pictures). This communication will be critical in achieving your goals. Do not base this communication and/or your satisfaction with... more

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Effects of breast lift on volume

There are too many variables to be able to provide you with an exact answer for your situation (including your partial lift a few years ago). A lift does involve some removal of skin; some physicians also remove some breast tissue as well. Furthermore, there is compaction of your tissues with the lift that can create a smaller look. However, you also have implants already which will affect this factor. The bottom line is that you need to discuss your goals and concerns with your plastic... more