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Breast Lift Without Implants?

asked 4 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Ghada Afifi, MD
Question viewed 54,925 times
Tags: breasts

I'm happy with the size of my breasts, but they could definitely be perkier. Can I get a breast lift without implants?

74 answers to Breast Lift Without Implants?

+15

No Breast Implants for You

You only get implants if you want to be larger. Period. I don't know who it was...but someone started telling patients that they needed to get an implant to get a nice result wtih a lift. Rubbish! In fact, it is better to avoid implants if having a lift. By definition, any patient needing a lift has skin that has already failed to hold up the existing weight of their breast. Adding weight to that makes no sense. Sure, you have removed skin, but the skin that remains is the same skin... more
Steven Teitelbaum, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
+5

Breast lift options

A Mastopexy or breast lift is a wonderful operation to lift the breasts and make them perkier. You do not need to add a breast implant to a lift. This procedure can be performed as an outpatient with quick recovery and minimal pain. Dissolvable sutures can be used and you can be back to work in 3-5 days.
David Finkle, MD

Omaha Plastic Surgeon

www.bodybyfinkle.com

+4

Breast Lift without implants

Yes, you can get a breast lift without implants. If you are happy with your breast size, there is no reason to add an implant. You can get a full, round, perky breast with just a breast lift especially with the Stevens Laser Bra Technique.
Robert Heck, MD

Columbus Plastic Surgeon
+4

Breast lift without Implants is an excellent option

The first question I ask patients when they see me for a Breast lift is "are they happy with their size". We then tailor our conversation to a lift alone or adding an implant for better fullness. I would say that 20-30% of my lifts do not include implants. The patient must understand that the size will be a bit smaller, but more round and full. Similar to a good support bra. No breast tissue is removed, but you are packing the same tissue into a smaller envelope. Find a... more
David A. Dreyfuss, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
+3

Breast lift shapes the breast, breast augmentation increases the breast volume

Hello, Absolutely. A breast lift shapes the breast. If you are happy with the volume of your breasts then there is no need to get a breast augmentation, you just need to get a breast lift. If your breast tissue is very low on your chest and you want to have significantly higher upper pole volume without the use of a bra then a small implant may also be needed, otherwise a breast lift is all that you need. Take a look at the link below of one of my recent breast... more
Remus Repta, MD

Phoenix Plastic Surgeon

www.aaaplasticsurgery.com

+3

Breast lift without implants

Yes, you can definitely get a breast lift without getting implants. A breast lift without implants will give you a natural and more youthful breast shape by raising the position of the nipple, reducing the size of your areola (if needed), and removing the excess skin. If you want more fullness at the upper chest, then you will likely need implants in addition to the lift. The amount of lift you need is also an important factor. A small degree of lift can be accomplished by adding... more
Anita Patel, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
+3

Best treatment for sagging breasts does not necessariy involve implants

Implants are for making breasts larger. If you are satisfied with the size of your breasts, but unhappy with loss of shape and contour with time and pregnancy, than a breast lift is the best option. Newer techniques which we use to minimize scars after breast lift surgery can restore the shape you want without changing the size of the breasts. The only reason to get breast implants is if you want your breasts to be bigger...
Michael H. Rosenberg, MD

White Plains Plastic Surgeon
+3

Breast Lift with or without implants

Breast lifts can be performed with or without breast implants depending on the degree of breast upper pole fullness and the particular desires of volume enhancement of the breast. In most cases, a breast lift can later be modified to include a breast implant, even years later, so you are never burning any bridges.
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
+2

The Ultimate Breast Lift can give you the perkiness you desire without the need for implants or a vertical scar

Hi Anon, You can certainly have a lift without implants that will give you the upper pole fullness that implants provide. A new series of techniques have been developed using engineering principles in conjunction with reconstructive surgery techniques to design the ideal breast without the need of an implant or a vertical scar. The Ultimate Breast Lift was designed for women like yourself desiring younger/perkier breasts with long term results. An internal cone and straps are fashioned... more
Gary M. Horndeski, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.horndeski.com

+2

Breast lifting does not always require implant augmentation

The answer to your question all depends upon what you think a perkier breast looks like. I have been extremely happy with the vertical technique for both breast lifting and breast reduction surgery. With breast lifting, it involves removing a small component of the lower portion of the breast tissue. When the breast tissue gap is closed, the breast shape becomes tighter at the base and the remainder of the breast tissue is lifted including the nipple and areola. They will certainly become... more
William T. Stoeckel, MD

Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon
+2

Breast lift without implants

Implants are not always necessary for breast re-contouring. When a patient presents with ample breast tissue, doing just a lift without implants is appropriate. Implants are great for creating upper pole fullness, but they are not with out their associated issues. So, I believe, when an individual presents and does not need an implant, she should consider this a blessing. When I am just doing a lift I use variety of internal restructuring sutures that create almost an  "internal... more
Sepehr Egrari, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
+2

Breast lift with and without breast augmentation/ breast implants

If you are happy with the size and volume of your breast (cup size), you should get the Mastopexy procedure alone without the use of implants. However if you want to have both an improved shape of the breasts and increase cup size, both procedure may be necessary. Mastopexy or breast lift can accomplish the following: Lift the lower portion of the breasts. Improve the location of the nipple to a higher position Reduce the size of nipple-areloar complex Breast... more
Ali Sajjadian, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon

www.DrSajjadian.com

+2

No implant needed if you happy with cup size

If you are happy with the volume of your breasts, or you're a little on the large size, then you are an excellent candidate for a breast lift without an implant. Using techniques such a  vertical mastopexy, great upper pole fullness can be provided with your own tissue.     While implants are safe, there is no question that if an implant can be avoided, it will eliminate likely procedures in the future related to the implant. It is also much more difficult to do... more
Marc Klein, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
+2

Breast lift without a breast implant: benefits and limitations

Breast lift (mastopexy) is a great procedure for accomplishing the following goals: 1. Reduced sagging of the lower breast. 2. Improved nipple-areolar position. 3. Reduced areolar size (if the nipple areolae are stretched out). Although breast lift does increase the fullness of the upper breasts, it will not lead to the degree of upper inner breast fullness provided by an implant. Let's face it: implants defy gravity better than breasts. If you feel that your... more
Ronald Friedman, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
+2

A breast lift alone will achieve the effect of a bra without padding

If you are happy with your overall breast volume and you do not normally wear padded bras, a breast lift may be the appropriate procedure for you! Breast augmentation increases the volume of the breast. A breast lift reshapes the breasts, lifts the nipple and areola to a higher position, and creates the effect of wearing a bra, even when you are not! Any surgical procedure, however, creates scars that are permanent but fade with time. A breast lift does involve more scars... more
Karen M. Horton, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
+2

Breast lift (mastopexy) is excellent for making yourself look young again!

Hello, Breast lift is a wonderful procedure that is perfect for your needs. The primary way to determine if the lift is adequate is to determine if the breast size in the bra is just right, if so, a lift will be perfect to re-juvinate your breast. The lift will create a very aesthetic breast which will look bigger once lifted. The superior fullness of the breast will be reestablished, but not be as full as you would see with an implant in addition to the lift. A push up bra will create... more
Kimberley O'Sullivan, MD

Boston Plastic Surgeon
+2

Breast Lift without implants

Thanks for the question. To answer your question, breast lift surgery can provide "perkier" breasts without having to perform a concomitant implant procedure. The fullness provided by the presence of an implant is rarely on par with a breast lift alone. Having said that, there are newer techniques which utilize one's own tissue to create an "auto-augmented" breast appearence. The results can be quite satisfying when performed by experienced individuals. If considering a... more
Glenn Vallecillos, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
+2

Breast lift works well

A breast lift is the best way to make a breast perkier and fuller. Different types of breast lift are available depending on the degree of droopiness. A consultation with a baord certified plastic surgeon is the first step towards this goal. Hope that helps!
Hisham Seify, MD, PhD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
+2

Breast lift without Implants

If you are happy with the size of your breasts, a lift can provide a perkier look without implants. Breast lift usually involves moving the nipple to a higher postion, removal of some skin and in some cases, reshaping of the breast itself. Implants increase breast size but are not a necessary part of a breast lift.
Elizabeth Lee, MD

Bay Area Plastic Surgeon

artfulsurgery.com

+2

A breast lift does not necessarily require implants

Good news for you and many other women who like their breast size, but not their shape. You are exactly the person for whom a breast lift (mastopexy) is indicated. You only need to add implants if you want to increase your size. A breast lift alone should give you a better shape--it will lift the nipple complex to the right position and will fill the upper half of the breast. In most cases, a breast lift can be done with a short-scar technique, like the SPAIR (a lollipop scar). more
Carmen Kavali, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
+2

Perfect Breast Lift Candidate

The ideal breast lift (mastopexy) candidate is a patient who is happy with her amount of breast tissue when wearing a bra, but unhappy with the amount of sagging that occurs when her bra is taken off.
Kevin Brenner, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
+2

Yes, possibly you can

If you have enough breast tissue to allow the surgeon to sculpt an aesthetic conical mound without needing the extra volume of an implant, you can have a mastopexy with no implants. This is what I personally do in about 15% of my mastopexies. The only other issue you need to accept is that you won't have superior pole fullness without an implant. So, much depends on your own starting point and your expectations. You can always do the lift and if you want more volume after 4-6 months of... more
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
+2

Breast lift: Do I need implants.

Breast lifts can be performed without implants. However, the implants are about the only method of achieving persistent and sustained upper fullness to the breasts that patients general desire. The vast majority of breast lifts in the United States are performed with an implant in order to achieve this goal: I call it the Baywatch look. It is a sought after outcome and patients are generally disappointed if they do not achieve the fullness and perkiness of an 18 year old On the other hand,... more
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
+2

Mastopexies (breast lift)

Mastopexy (breast lift) deals primarily with improving the shape of the breast by modifying the skin envelope around the breast tissue. Both breast augmentation and mastopexy can have an effect on the amount of sag that a breast has however individuals with a significant amount of breast sag typcially require a mastopexy (lift) as breast augmentation alone will not adequately correct the shape. Since you asked about mastopexies let's talk about them a bit. Believe it or not the first... more
Steven H. Williams, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
+1

Breast Lift without Implants: Absolutely Possible!

I definitely think that some patients seeking lift are told that they need an implant - this is NOT true. I have some patients that say their previously consulted doctor said this - NOT true - are they trying to sell implants?? In either case, if you want to be lifted and not increase your size, then that's totally fine and avoids any issues with implants. Period. So if you are happy with your breast size but wish to be "perkier," then a breast lift can create a... more
Ghada Afifi, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
+1

Breast Lift without Implants

If a patient has ptosis or sagging breast tissue, one can certainly do a lift. If one has minimal amount of breast tissue then “lifting” itself may not improve shape and contour. Certainly, if a patient wants a lift, but also wants long lasting superior fullness there is no technique that will do it without the addition of breast implants.
Rod J. Rohrich, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
+1

Breast Lift Without Implants - You have choices

If you have full upper breasts then you will not need an implant with your breast lift. However as you age you tend to loose the upper volume of your breast and that is what accelerates sagging. This commonly occurs after pregnancy (post partum breast involution). In this case an implant will restore this fullness to the upper pole at the time of your lift. Without it you will have a concave (depressed) slope. Youthful breasts have a gentle convex curve to the upper part of their breasts (or... more
Larry S. Nichter, MD, MS

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
+1

Breast lift with volume shaping

In many breast lifts implants are added to create an attractive shape, rather than making them bigger. To my experience, big implants in breast uplifts are not really a good idea since the weight if the implants tends to distend the scars and make them sag down. Sometimes small implants may be a good idea though. In my practice, we do hardly use implants with breast uplifts anymore. If patients need volume togetrher with a breast uplift,it is not usually a large quantity, and... more
Alexander Aslani, MD

Spain Plastic Surgeon
+1

Simple way to make a decision: implant with lift vs. lift

The majority of my patients are seeking a breast lift in part to restore the top portions of their breast that have become hollow from age and breastfeeding. Current breast lifting techniques cannot fill the top portions of breast. There have been several surgeons that have attempted this but really without success that lasts beyond a year. This decision can be very simple. Your surgeon should show you long term views (1 year or... more
Pramit Malhotra, MD

Ann Arbor Plastic Surgeon
+1

Breast implants at the time of breast lift

It is absolutely possible to perform a breast lift without implants. This is a highly desirable and predictable procedure with consistent results. There are two reasons why implants are used at the time of breastlift or mastopexy, to increase overall breast size and to provide durable upper pole fullness. It should be borne in mind that the use of implants at the time of mastopexy will add significant complexity and variability to the procedure.
Glynn Bolitho, PhD, MD, FACS

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
+1

Lift without implants

If you are happy with the size of your breast but not the shape, all you need is a lift. If you want your breasts to be more full, even just a little, than you need an implant as well. The implant can be relatively small but put in the right place can help to give you the central fullness that many women want.
Ronald Schuster, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
+1

If you do not want to go larger a lift is the way to go

The only reason to add an implant is if you would like to go larger. Keep in mind that by doing a Breast Lift only you will go down a little in size from where you are now. If you are okay with that than it sounds like a Breast Lift may be a great option for you. Of course, I have not examined you or seen your photos, however, most women only wanted a Breast Lift can achieve a nice full and perky result.
Renato Saltz, MD

Salt Lake City Plastic Surgeon

www.saltzplasticsurgery.com

+1

Breast lift only

If you are satisfied with your breast volume, my advice is to perform only a breast lift (mastopexy). The shape of your breasts and your nipple-areola position will result aesthetically improved only with a mastopexy.
Enrique Etxeberria, MD

Spain Plastic Surgeon
+1

Loft without implants

If you have sagging and want to restore perkiness to your breasts, a mastopexy is a great procedure. Not everyone needs or wants implants. You do not need an implant to have a lift unless you want larger breasts! The implants become part of the equation if you have pancaking of the upper quadrant of the breasts and need to restore volume there to create a pleasing aesthetic result.
Robert L. Kraft, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
+1

Breast implants are not required for breast lift surgery

Breast lift surgery is a great way to reshape and reposition the breasts that may have lost their shape after pregnancy, dramatic weight loss, or due to age. As the skin ages, collagen production decreases and the scaffolding behind supple and elastic skin decreases. Therefore, the breast skin can become saggy. While many women do choose to have breast augmentation at the same time as their breast lift surgery to enhance lost volume, a breast lift does not require implants. A breast lift... more
David Whiteman, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
+1

No implant breast lift

You pose a question that many plastic surgeons help their patients with every day. You are happy with your breast size but not your breast shape. Why add an implant with associated weight and other problems if you like your current breast volume. I use a Brazilian Mastopexyy technique which repositions breast tissue in the lower part of your breast to a more superior position and is held in shape by a internal made from your chest wall muscle. This provides superior fullness and good shape... more
Richard Linderman, MD

Indianapolis Plastic Surgeon
+1

Lift without Implants?

Absolutely. If you are not sure whether you need breast implants, it seems that you are not entirely committed to the concept. If you have enough breast tissue, and indeed are satisfied with the size of your breasts, they can be made "perkier" without the need of an implant. There are a variety of techniques that can be used resulting in different types of scars and their placement on the breast. The nice idea of committing yourself to mastopexy (breast uplift) without an... more
John E. Sherman, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

www.nyplasticsurg.com

+1

Breast Lift Without Implants

Yes, you can certainly get a breast lift without implants. Implants are by no means required in order to lift the breasts. If you have adequate breast tissue volume and you are happy with your size, then a standard breast lift or mastopexy procedure should be adequate to lift the breasts and to improve their shape. The limitation of a breast lift alone compared to a breast lift and implant placement is in restoring fullness at the upper part of the breast. Implants are often placed with... more
Max Polo, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
+1

Breast lifts do not require implants

A breast lift can certainly be performed without the placement of breast implants.  A breast lift typically involves removing excess breast skin, decreasing the size and the areolar, and a repositioning of the nipples.  Frequently, breast lifts are combined with breast augmentation in patients who would also like more superior fullness, and more breast volume.
Kelly Gallego, MD

Sioux City Plastic Surgeon
+1

Various techniques for breast lifts without implants

There are various methods of performing breast lifts without using an implant and still get a perkier looking breast.  I recommend a technique that rearranges your own breast tissue in essence placing your own breast tissue in the same position of the implant giving you a more long lasting result.  If only skin is removed you may get a nice look initially but it is unlikely to last long.  Gravity and tension will immediately begin to stretch the skin and when the swelling... more
Michael Baroody, MD

Danbury Plastic Surgeon
+1

Breast lift without implants very common

It is very common to get a breast lift without getting implants. If you only want the breasts to be perkier then it is possible to get your desired look without the use of implants. It is all based and what you and your surgeon decide together. Talk to your surgeon about your desired results and ask their opinion on your breasts and what they believe would achieve your desired results.
Amy K. Alderman, M.D., M.P.H.

Alpharetta Plastic Surgeon
+1

Breast lift without implants

You can get a breast lift with out implants.  It all depends on your body habitus and your goals.  If you like the cup size and would like the nipple areola complex higher, then a lift usually is just fine.  If you want some upper pole fullness, that is usually accomplished with an implant. Find a couple of photos that you like.  See your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.  He will guide you through the process.
Jeffrey Roth, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon
+1

Breast Lift can be without implants

Breast Lift can be performed without implants, and in fact if you have enough breast tissue, you can get a lift and the look of implants without getting implants. By completely reshaping the breast and elevating it to a more youthful position, it is possible to create the perkiness and fullness that will make people think you had implants without really having implants.  Using your existing but stretched out tissue, it is possible reposition it and shape.  Depending in how... more
Martin Jugenburg, MD

Toronto Plastic Surgeon

www.torontosurgery.ca

+1

Breast Lift without Breast implants

A breast lift can be done without breast implants; however, it is preferable to utilize breast implants for moderate to large breasts to ensure a greater longevity of the result.
Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS

West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon
+1

Lift possible without implants

Most definitely, a lift (mastopexy) without implants is often a good option.  If you are sufficiently full-breasted (usually at least a full C-D cup), then with mostly skin and minor glandular excision and with glandular shaping sutures, a lifted, "perkier' result can be achieved, but with some reduction in overall volume/cup size.  If that is acceptable to you than implants can be avoided. If however, your breasts have upper volume loss (as following pregnancies... more
David J. Levens, MD

Coral Springs Plastic Surgeon
+1

Breast lift without implants

You can certainly get a breast lift without implants.  I have performed many breast lifts without the use of implants and in the right patient with the desire for perkier breasts that retain a natural appearance will have a successful outcome.  The best method to determine what procedure, whether it is a breast lift with or without implants, will give you the results you want is through consultation process with a surgeon with experience in this type of operation. more
Sean A. Simon, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
+1

Breast lift without implants can provides fuller natural results

A breast lift can provide fuller, natural results without implants. A breast lift with reduce the amount of skin, raise the nipple and breast, and reduce enlarged areolas. In addition, in some techniques your own tissue can be used to increase the upper pole volume and create more cleavage. The scars fade in time and most patients are extremely happy with the younger perkier result they get from a breast lift.
Ankit Desai, MD

Jacksonville Plastic Surgeon
+1

Breast Lift Without Implants

It is certainly possible to do a breast lift without implants - it just depends on what someone is hoping to achieve. A breast lift raises the breast tisse and nipple/areola, while tailoring the skin into a tighter envelope around the breast. Overall the lift raises everything up, but has a hard time getting upper pole fullness on its own, something that alot of women are looking for as well. It is hard to get breast tissue to stay in the upper areas of the breast -it naturally wants to... more
Christopher V. Pelletiere, MD

Barrington Plastic Surgeon
+1

Breast Lift without implants

I often recommend a breast lift without implant in many of my patients Obviously, if you are an A-cup, this may not be best choice, but for full C to small B sizes, a lift without implants works great in most patients. Some patients like the look of breast implants or want to add volume to their breasts. In that case, an implant in addition to the lift is a good idea. But if you are happy with your size, just the lift might work well for you. A consultation with your local plastic surgeon... more
Deason Dunagan, MD

Huntsville Plastic Surgeon
+1

If you are having a breast lift, do you need implants?

This is a very common question that many people can be confused about.  The basic answer is that you do not need to have breast impalnts placed, if you are having a lift.  Said differently, breast implants are not required with a breast lift.    Your basic consideration is whether or not you are happy with your breast size.  And, many times the best way to look at this is whether you are filling out the cup of your bra as you would like.  If you are, and if you... more
David B. Reath, MD

Knoxville Plastic Surgeon

plasticsurgeryknoxville.com

+1

No need for implants with a breast lift

Women who want their breasts lifted but like their breast size do not need implants. A state-of-the-art mastopexy, or breast lift, is performed by actual remodelling the breast tissue into a more toned and youthful shape. Then excess skin is trimmed and closed around the reshaped breasts. As you know, skin stretches, so any mastopexy that that is based only on skin tightening (like making a tighter skin "bra") will not last. Lifting and securing the sagging breast tissue to a... more
Bruce Genter, MD

Abington Plastic Surgeon
+1

Breast lift - no implants - absolutely!

When a woman finds that the size of her breasts are acceptable, then adding volume by way of an implant is rarely a good idea. When a natural breast can be lifted and shaped by a regular non-padded bra, and thereby create a size, shape, and proportion that pleases that woman, then the solution will be found by way of a breast lifting, or "tailoring" technique. And there are several. Reshaping the breast tissue is an art form, besides a medical, and surgical exercise. It takes a... more
Andrea Paolo Basile, MD

Naples Plastic Surgeon
+1

Breast Lift without Implants

A Breast Lift (mastopexy) without implants is a very common procedure. When the droopiness of the breasts is due to stretching of the skin and not a lack of volume, a Breast Lift without implants will suffice. The key with any breast lift procedure is the shaping of the breast tissue internally to maintain good projection and fullness, particularly in the upper portion of the breast. If there is a lack of volume, which can often happen after menopause or multiple pregnancies, then... more
David Bogue, MD

Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon
+1

Breast lift without implants possible

Yes, you can. Either a "crescent lift" or a "donut lift" are the choices (without any photos) I would recommend. See 3 boarded plastic surgeons in your area. Regards from Miami
Darryl J. Blinski, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
+1

Breast Lift vs Breast Augmentation - Video Answer

I recently made a video that highlights who is a candidate for a breast augmentation and when a patient really needs a breast lift. If you look through the video, you will see that the last 2 patients were really candidates for breast lift operations (rather than augmentation), and they achieved a huge change with only a lift. Both had a reasonable amount of breast tissue, and have proportionate lifted breasts after surgery. They could consider augmentation if they desired... more
Michael A. Bogdan, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
+1

Although a Breast Lift doesn't require an implant adding one may improve the result

If you are happy with your breast size then a breast lift without an implant is absolutely doable. In fact, without the implant the operation has a surprisingly easy and painless recovery. However, even though you may be satisfied with your present breast size the addition of a breast implant to the lift could provide a better result. It would require a consultation with a plastic surgeon to determine if the final breast shape would be enhanced by factoring in an implant. If an implant is ... more
David A. Ross, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
+1

Breast lift with auto augmentation without implants

A traditional breast lift (mastopexy) will "lift" the breast (i.e. the nipple and its relation to the crease under the breast); however, many traditional techniques that involve rearranging the internal breast tissues require at least a small amount of the tissues to be removed. Coincidently, most patients that have mastopexies will be slightly smaller. A "skin" mastopexy or breast lift involves only removal of the excess skin without "rearranging" the... more
James F. Boynton, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.BoyntonPlasticSurgery.com

+1

Is breast lift possible without implants?

Hi there- You absolutely can have a breast lift without placing implants. For someone happy with the size of her breasts, this would be the preferred option, but there are shape implications you should discuss with your chosen Board Certified Plastic Surgeon.
Armando Soto, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon

www.DrArmandoSoto.com

+1

Breast Lift

You can have breast lift without implants. The breast tissue is reshaped, lifted on the chest along with lifting the nipple areola and the skin envelope is then tightebed. Depending on the degree of drooping , that will determine the amount of scars on the breast.
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
+1

Breast Lift can be done without implants if tissue is sufficient

If you have a reasonable amount of breast tissue, you then can definitely have a breast lift procedure without implants. If you want to be fuller, then I would recommend an implant.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
+1

Breast Lift can absolutely be performed without implants!

Mastopexy, or breast lift, can be performed to reposition the nipples, elevate the breast mount on the chest, and tailor the skin to tighten with minimal scarring. The procdure takes about 1-2 hours and is done typically in an outpatient surgery center.
Marisa Lawrence, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
+1

You can definitely get a breast lift without implants

There is no reason to get implants if you are happy with the size of your implants. There are several different operations to lift the breasts. The biggest determinant is whether you have very much breast tissue which is sagging or if it is just your nipple and a small amount of breast tissue which is sagging. also different surgeons will have different preferences for what surgery works best in their hands.
David E. Berman, MD

Sterling Plastic Surgeon
+1

Breast lifts can be done in many different ways

There are many different ways to achieve a lifted, rejuvenated breast, and it is important that your operation is tailored to your particular situation. I perform the majority of my breast lifts without an implant. If, however, a patient would like to not only have a lifting of her breast tissue, but also an increase in size, an implant is then an additional option. A breast implant is often required in a "deflated" breast, in which breast feeding and age has cause the breast... more
Adam David Lowenstein, MD

Santa Barbara Plastic Surgeon
+1

Breast lift without implants definitely possible

There are a plethora of breast lift techniques. I prefer to utilize a superomedial pedicle technique (modified Hall-Findley) that helps "rearrange" your breast tissue to maximize your cleavage without implants. Often, we can reshape a sagging breast to give a fuller "augmented" look without implants. However, one of the limitations of this technique is that we can only make your breasts as full as the amount of tissue that you have. If you want to go larger, then... more
C. Bob Basu, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon
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Educate your PS on what you define as a "perky" breast

Perception and values and making sure that both patient and PS are on the same page is almost as important as patient safety. Whenever there is discordance between what the patient wanted and what was delivered, the potential for conflict is high. As your other consultants have discussed, the longevity of your "perkiness" may depend on your health (constant weight maintenance, absence of serious illness, no further pregnancies, wearing reasonable bras) but also other factors,... more
Lavinia Chong, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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Treatment for sagging breasts

If you're sagging or asymmetrical, and are looking for perkiness, you'll need a lift--or, if you also want more volume, a lift and implants. A breast lift raises droopy breasts from one to several inches and excess skin is removed. If you just want to go bigger, the only way to do that is with implants. The great thing about these techniques is that they can now be down with minimal scarring and performed as an outpatient procedure without the need for general anesthesia.
Michelle Copeland, MD, DMD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Perky breasts

In order to achieve a perkier and fuller look, you may want to consider breast implants with a lift. Pictures may help determine whether you could achieve perkier breasts from a breast lift alone. 
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Implant"less" Lift

Absolutely! Breast lifts are preformed in many combinations with a couple of different techniques and incisions. See your Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for answers that pertain to your anatomy and goals. I perform a vertical mastopexy (lolli-pop style incision around the areola with an up/down scar and no side to side scar)...to accomplish this, skin and breast tissue needs to be removed so that I am able to sculpture a new, rejunventated breast. I typically tell patients that at the LEAST... more
John Philip Connors III, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Breast lift without implants?

If an ideal breast shape can be obtained with only a Breast Lift (Mastopexy) without recourse to implants (Augmentation Mastopexy) then, by all means, that would be the way to go. If you like your current breasts volume but would like to get them perkier - a Breast Lift (Without implants) is THE operation to you. Although there are several techniques out there, they can be divided into Breast skin shaping-based lifts and Breast gland shaping lifts. Breast lifts based on actually shaping and... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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Breast lift without implants is common

A breast lift is commonly done without breast implants.  Implants make the breasts larger and many women are satisfied with the size of their breasts.
Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Breast lift without implants is certainly possible

Hi, Breast lift without implants is certainly a commonly performed operation and, in many patients, yields fantastic results. Provided you haven't lost too much volume in the upper portion of your breasts, and that your biggest problems are generalized sagginess of the breast skin and tissue, as well as droopiness of the nipple and areola, you are a great candidate for breast lift (mastopexy). This basically involves making incisions around the areola, a vertical incision from the areola... more
Sam Jejurikar, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Can I get a breast lift without implants?

You are my favorite type of patient for a breast lift. You are happy with your size in a bra and thus, most likely, do not need implants. There are some patients who are happy with their size in a bra but a lot of the volume is from excess skin, which of course, will be removed during the lift. These patients need a SMALL implant. Discuss it with your board certified plastic surgeon. I prefer to do a lift without an implant whenever possible. The implant has a weight and thus works... more
Tracy Pfeifer, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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Absolutely breast lift can be performed without implants

Breast lifts are often perfromed without implants.  I recommend this procedure often if a patient has enough natural breast tissue to achieve the results desired.  The technique performed will affect the shape of the breasts, however, so be sure and ask to see your surgeons previous work.
W. Tracy Hankins, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Lift surgery without implants

A variety of surgical breast surgery techniques can be used for restoring the breasts to a more youthful position and shape. The goal is to both relocate the nipples to a higher position, and to restore breast projection (and to maintain projection for the long term). Breast lift surgery works well for patients with enough existing breast tissue to build a projecting 'breast mound'. However, in some patients it is difficult to create sustainable fullness in the upper poles of the... more
Michael Law, MD

Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

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