Unhappy With Breast Lift/Reduction. Correction Options Other Than Implants?

I had a breast lift/reduction four weeks ago and I am still unhappy with my results. I expected more "uplift" than I have. I also had a slight reduction at the same time. Is there any other procedure other than implants that I can have to correct this?

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1 month post-op correction reduction without implants

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6 Doctor Answers | Asked by B.B. in South Carolina

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More uplift with a breast lift

Sorry you are unhappy. Breast lift is all about nipple position, getting the nipple up front and center on the breast. Often the lack of 'uplift' of the entire breast is related to the scoop in the upper pole or cleavage which is expected as well. Upper pole fullness might require the addition of an implant to give you the uplift you are looking for.

More lift?

Dear B.B. Sorry that this wasn't the result you were looking for. Breast lifts are designed to move the nipples higher on the breasts and take away loose skin. Unfortunately, the lifts do not produce much upper breast fullness. If more "uplift" to you means more upper breast fullness, then you would need an implant to achieve this. Fat grafting to the breasts can also be done, but that procedure is still relatively new and we don't know the long-term... more

Breast lift or reduction correction - using your own tissue or fat injection

Four weeks is still fairly early in the healing process and to see final results. However, if you are not happy with the amount of lift you received at this point, it usually does not get better-- if anything it usually lessens. It may be due to the method by which your lift/reduction was done. It is very important to have many techniques which you can tailor to your patient's anatomy & desires. An implant is the most likely way to increase upper fullness, but there are also techniques... more

Unhappy with breast lift

It may be wise to be patient untill your soft tissue recovers, and your swelling is gone. The lower pole of the breast typically stretches with time, and the nipple will look higher as this "bottoms out". You should discuss this with your surgeon.