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Do I Have to Have Implants when Getting a MM?

asked 4 months ago by Royalty73 in Baltimore, MD
Latest answer by David Whiteman, MD
Question viewed 315 times
Tags: implant, lift, options

I am strongly considering a MM, but do not want implants. Is it possible to have my breasts lifted w/o them?

31 answers to Do I Have to Have Implants when Getting a MM?

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Mommy Makeover Surgery - Tailored to the Patient's Needs

The greatest part of mommy makeover surgery is that it is tailored to the patient’s needs. Some mothers only need breast surgery and a tummy tuck, while others have liposuction, tummy tuck and breast surgery. With that said, breast implants are not a requirement of mommy makeover. It should be possible for your surgeon to lift your breasts during mommy makeover surgery without breast implants. Schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon to discuss your plastic... more
David Whiteman, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Breast Lift without Implants is Definitely Possible in a Mommy Makeover

Hi there- The short answer to your question is that you can absolutely have a breast lift without implants in a Mommy Makeover. The longer answer would be that it is very important to carefully consider your goals when deciding on the plan with your surgeon, as the outcome will, of course be very different. As long as you choose your surgeon carefully and for all of the right reasons, you should be able to be confident that he will advise you well.
Armando Soto, MD

Orlando Plastic Surgeon

www.DrArmandoSoto.com

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Implants are not required in mommy makeover procedures

It all depends on what your goals are and what you have to start with. If you are happy with your volume but your primary concern is sagging, then a breast lift without implants can do the trick. However, if you are also concerned about volume loss, then a lift can only do so much. Please visit with a board certified PS in your area to learn more about your options. Dr. Basu Houston, TX
C. Bob Basu, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon

www.basuplasticsurgery.com

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Any breasts can be lifted, but the scars can be a tradeoff.

If a breast has a little bit of droop a breast implant can restore some of the volume that was taken away after childbearing and give some elevation to the skin. While breast augmentation is certainly one of the mainstays of the mommy makeover not everyone wants or needs an implant. A breast can be elevated with breast lift techniques. Crescent lift, peri areolar and full breast lift are options, it just depends on how much laxity you have. Many patients are concerned... more
Adam Tattelbaum, MD

Washington DC Plastic Surgeon

www.atcosmetics.com

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Lift, no implants

Yes - absolutely, it's possible to have the breast lift done without implants. It's a matter of personal taste. Get the implants if: - you want to have a larger cup size - you want the "implant look", with a lot of upper pole fullness. Don't get the implants if: - you like your current size - are worried about possible complications (hardness, leakage, replacement, cost) All the best! more
Thomas Fiala, MD

Altamonte Springs Plastic Surgeon
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Do I Have to Have Implants when Getting a MM?

All surgeries are essentially customized to the person. Whether or not you need a breast implant placed as part of your Mommy Makeover is entirely up to you. The surgeon you choose should be able to tell you what he can do with the tissue you have and whether an implant would be needed in your case to achieve your goals. It is quite common to perform breast lifts without implants.
Julio Garcia, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon

lvcosmeticsurgery.com

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There are no mandatory procedures with a mommy makeover

Thank you for your question. You do not have to have breast implants to have a mommy makeover or to get a breast lift. You only need breast implants if you want to increase the size of your breasts. If you are happy with your breast size, you do not need implants.
James McMahan, MD

Columbus Plastic Surgeon
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Implants with a MM are not required.

Any portion of a MM including the implants are the patients choice. I always ask my patients if they are happy with the volume in their bra. If the volume is OK with them then there is no reason to add more and a lift will reshape and lift the breast to its normal position. This saves the cost of the implants and eliminates any potential problems implants can cause in the future.
Jeffrey M. Darrow, MD

Boston Plastic Surgeon
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Implants or not

Some surgeons recommend a lift first and an implant later. They can be done at the same time as well. Not having an implant is the patient's choice. A lift can be do without them.
Michael Hueneke, MD

Nashville Plastic Surgeon
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Components of a Mommy Makeover

You do not have to have implants with a mommy makeover! There are many variations of the “MM”. Some patients have lost breast volume and want implants. Other are happy with the amount of breast tissue that they have, and only want them lifted. It sounds as though you are in the latter category. Discuss your options with your chosen plastic surgeon so they can help you achieve your goals.
George John Alexander, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon
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Do I Have to Have Implants when Getting a Mommy Makeover?Answer

It really depends on the look you want. Some of my patients are kind of done with the large breast thing and they really just want a smaller tighter more athletic looking breast and do not need an implant. Others want more upper pole roundness and has been missing and an implant works well for them. It's all about you!!!
John J. Corey, MD

Phoenix Plastic Surgeon
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Breast implants make breasts bigger. It depends if you want more volume.

Yes, breast can be lifted without breast implants. Breast implants do add volume for a fuller look but they are not required for a breast lift. To be sure, see two or more board-certified plastic surgeons in your area for a full and complete evaluation to make sure you are a good candidate and that it is safe for you to have surgery. I hope this helps.
J. Jason Wendel, MD

Nashville Plastic Surgeon

www.mc.vanderbilt.edu

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Mommy makeover

Mommy makeovers are designed to return proportionality and balance to a woman whose figure has changed after childbirth: breasts are lifted, filled, or both and tummys are tightened. Breasts are composed of only two el;ements: skin and volume. If you have adequate volume for your frame (how do clothes look? Do your outfits easily fit top and bottom without alterations and pads?) then all that may be needed to improve balance is a lift. The goal should be a... more
Daniel Greenwald, MD

Tampa Plastic Surgeon

bayshoreplasticsurgery.com

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Implants and Mommy Make-over

The use of implants during a mommy make-over is only done if the patient desires to have larger breasts.Unfortunately, the very nature of mommy make-over generally indicates that breast volume and shape have dramatically changed. Therefore, it is common for mommy make-overs to include breast augmentation and/or breast lifting as well as some sort of body contouring, such as a tummy tuck and/or liposuction.
Antonio Gayoso, MD

Saint Petersburg Plastic Surgeon

www.gayosoplasticsurgery.com

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Ultimate Breast Lift is an alternative technique for lifting breasts without implants

Unlike traditional breast lifting techniques that do not achieve upper pole fullness, the Ultimate Breast Lift technique was developed to do what no other can. Implementing engineering principles, this new and innovative technique is able to elevate the newly shaped breast mound higher than any other technique. It does so by making an internal brassiere using a woman's own breast tissue. The lift is then supported by chest muscles that provide the lift its longevity. An added... more
Gary M. Horndeski, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon
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Mommy Makeover without Breast Implants?

Yes, the term Mommy Makeover refers to some combination of breast and abdominal surgery to reverse the effects of pregnancy in these two areas. Usually it means having a tummy tuck and then some combination of either breast implants, or a breast lift, or both, depending upon how much your breasts have changed with pregnancy and your individual goals and preferences. Implants for the most part do not lift the breast. So you may actually be a better candidate for a breast lift rather... more
Braden Stridde, MD

Federal Way Plastic Surgeon
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Mommy Makeover and a breast lift without implants

A mommy makeover is a generic term to describe surgical procedures that can positively address changes that occurred as the result of pregnancy? Typically it includes some sort of abdominal procedure (full abdominoplasty or mini tummy tuck) and a breast procedure (breast augmentation, breast lift with or without breast implants or even a breast reduction). Liposuction and other procedures can be part of this as well. In order to determine what is best for you (photos would be more helpful... more
Steven Turkeltaub, MD

Scottsdale Plastic Surgeon
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Vertical (lollipop scar) breast lift produces good long term results without implants.

Hi. A well done lift (we recommend the Lejour technique) will give you perky breasts and not change the size of your breasts. see video
George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Mommy Makeover without Implants

Mommy Makeover is a general term used to describe procedures used to try to correct the results of pregnancies on women's bodies. Usually for the abdomen we will perform a mini or full abdominoplasty. The breasts can be improved with an implant alone, implant and lift, or a lift alone. The decision on which operation to use is based on how much breast tissue is present and how large the woman wants to be after surgery. A lift (mastopexy) alone is certainly possible... more
Suresh Koneru, MD

San Antonio Plastic Surgeon

www.drkoneru.com

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Breast implants not needed in order to have breast lift.

Even a full breast lift removes no more than 1/2 to 1 ounce of skin per breast, so all of the rest of your breast tissue remains in a higher, tighter, skin brassiere. If your breast volume is where you want it to be, and proportionate with the rest of your body, implants are absolutely NOT required. However, they may still be advisable if any of the above factors are not met. For instance, if your breasts are deflated and without adequate volume, the skin can be tightened, but there is... more
Richard H. Tholen, MD, FACS

Minneapolis Plastic Surgeon

www.mpsmn.com

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Need a consultation for breast enhancement surgery

Without a photo or exam it is not possible to tell if you need either a breast lift, a breast augmentation or a combination of the two procedures. At the time of a physical examination and consultation with a plastic surgeon your options would be explored.
Jeffrey Zwiren, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Implants are not a must in a mommy makeover

You can always perform a lift without augmentation. The question is will you be happy with the final shape and volume. Without a picture it is hard to suggest. An implant will add volume and often upper pole fullness. Good luck with surgery.
Vishnu Rumalla, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Mommy makeover and breast implants

A breast lift tightens the skin envelope of the breast as it lifts the breast. Implants add volume. You can certainly have a lift without implants as part of your mommy makeover. A consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon can help you decide which procedure is most appropriate for you.
Arnold S. Breitbart, MD

Long Island Plastic Surgeon
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If you only need a breast lift you do not need implants

Implants are for adding volume. If the only concern you have with your breasts is droop, then avoid the implants and go straight to a lift. There are different patterns of lifts including vertical lifts and anchor type lifts. My philosophy is to try to avoid more scarring if at all possible. I believe the vertical lift accomplishes this for most people while giving a beautiful shape and minimizing the scar. see photos
Eric Chang, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon

www.columbiaaesthetic.com

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Implants and a mommy makeover

A mommy makeover refers to surgeries that are designed to correct changes that occur to your body after childbearing. Commonly, these areas involve the abdomen (many women will have loose skin and stretch marks) and the breasts (many women will have "droopiness" and/or volume loss). The options for the breast surgery may include implants alone, a lift and implants, or a lift alone. Which procedure you choose depends on your anatomy and your goals. I would... more
Anureet K. Bajaj, MD

Oklahoma City Plastic Surgeon
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Mommy Makeover with or without Implant

Good question. When performing the breast lift as part of the MM it is possible to have the breast lift procedure with out using breast implants. The reason people have breast implants during the breast lift is to add fullness at the upper pile of the breasts that become "flat" with age and after pregnancy and breast feeding. So yes it is possible but you may have breast that do not look as full as they would with implants. The addition of the tummy tuck makes the makeover a great... more
Tal T. Roudner, MD

Coral Gables Plastic Surgeon
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Mommy makeover options

The mommy makeover includes several possible options to take care of the changes that occur as aresult of childbearing, so typically this includes a tummy tuck and breast surgery. If there has been volume loss in the breasts then implants are the way to go but this is an individual choice based on each patient's condition and expectations.
Richard Baxter, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

baxterplasticsurgery.com

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Breast Implants and Lift

Without seeing photos of your anatomy it is not possible to answer your question. But in general you do not need implants unless you want them. Many women are happy with just a lift. As to whether you would get a better result...you'll need to post photos.
Ronald V. DeMars, MD

Portland Plastic Surgeon

www.drdemarsmd.com

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Mommy Makeover

If the breast size is to your liking, there is no need to use Breast implants. May be all what you need is abreast lift. There are several techniques availabe to fit your neeeds to achieve the results you need. The Mommy Make over is a set of procedures that you determine that you want corrected.
Samir Shureih, MD

Baltimore Plastic Surgeon
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Mommy makeovers without implants

If your breasts need lifting and if you are not looking to make them bigger or fuller in the upper pole, it is certainly possible and common to do MM without implants.
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon

www.randcosmeticsurgery.com

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Mommy Makeover and Breast Implants?

Thank you for the question. Of course it is possible to have a “mommy makeover” without having breast implants placed. This is assuming that breast lifting alone will achieve your goals in regards to breast size. Breast implants may be recommended only if you are interested in increasing breast size. I would suggest in person consultation with well experienced board certified plastic surgeons. Ask to see lots of examples of their work. During... more
Tom J. Pousti, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon

www.poustiplasticsurgery.com

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