The Laser Bra Technique - Beside the Branded Name, is It in Fact a Better Way to Lift, Tighten and Reduce Breast Volume?

asked 1 year ago by ErieGirl in Cleveland OH
Latest answer by Tom J. Pousti, MD
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Tags: laser, lift, reduce, skin, tightening, volume

I've seen the pat response that the Laser Bra is marketing. I'm less interested in the application of a laser during this procedure but am entirely intrigued by the idea of using external skin as an internal support for breast tissue. Is this form of breast support used by other surgeons under a different name? If so, what are some of these names? Does it in deed provided longer lasting results in comparison to just re-tightening skin around breast tissue?

10 answers to The Laser Bra Technique - Beside the Branded Name, is It in Fact a Better Way to Lift, Tighten and Reduce Breast Volume?

Laser Bra Breast Lift

Although the “Laser Bra” is a marketing tool, the theory behind it is sound. It leaves a significant amount of the dermis (the support layer of the skin) intact after removing the epithelium (the outer layer). This de-epithelialized dermis is then used to support the incisions. The epithelium can be removed with a laser or a knife. It does not matter. I personally use a knife. Many other surgeons do likewise. None have a name for the technique that I am aware of. My long-term... more

Robert T. Buchanan, MD
Highlands Plastic Surgeon

Laser Bra and Getting Upper Pole Fullness

While the laser bra has some interesting components to it, I have seen no long-term before and afters. Dr Stevens presented his work at a meeting 8 or 9 years ago and the intial results were average to good in my opinion. Again, I was hoping to see some longer-term "after" photos. The best information has come to me from 2 other doctors who have done hundreds of lifts using 2 very different techniques to try get the upper breast full and permanently... more

John LoMonaco, MD
Houston Plastic Surgeon

Laser lift results seem the same

Hi ErieGirl, Just like you, as a plastic surgeon I am intriqued by the idea of using something to suspend the breast. Something that will last a long time. Plastic surgeons have described and used the skin (dermis only) to support the lifted breast. Some have also used mesh and acellular dermal matrix (like Alloderm and Strattice) as an internal support mechanism. I have used acellular dermal matrix with successful early results but more time must pass before... more

Tracy Pfeifer, MD
Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

drpfeifer.com

Laser Bra is a Phrase used to Market a Technique...

Hi there- Laser Bra... Lifestyle Lift.... Aqua Lipo... Naturalfill....Lunchtime lift..... Unfortunately, in aesthetic surgery, there are many people trying to distinguish themselves and their practices in order to attract more patients... If unable to do so based on the quality and reliability of their outcomes, some doctors resort to cute or misleading marketing- the goal being to make you think that something new or advanced is being done, when really its just an established tec more

Armando Soto, MD
Orlando Plastic Surgeon

www.DrArmandoSoto.com

Laser bra breast lift is not a different breast lift

The concept of the laser bra is to use the laser to remove the surface epidermis from skin that is then folded under to support the breast. A scalpel works very well for this purpose too, but surgeons who use this technique haven't given it a clever name since it is just a variation on the standard approach. It does not reduce the external scar, and doesn't work for every case because of the amount of skin required. There are tissue grafts of dermal matrix materials that are... more

Richard Baxter, MD
Seattle Plastic Surgeon

Breast Lift Technique?

Thank you for the question. I would suggest you concentrate your energy on finding a high-quality plastic surgeon as opposed to the best “technique”. Ultimately, what will matter is the end results of surgery; choice of plastic surgeon ( not necessarily technique used) will make the most profound difference. Best wishes.

Tom J. Pousti, MD
San Diego Plastic Surgeon

Laser bra lift and reduction: hype?

To my knowledge, I am not aware of a study that compares the techniques. Only the anectdotal reports of the surgeons that tout the benefits. So it really comes down to a matter of opinion. Ask a laser bra proponent for photos of patients who have had the procedure done 20 years ago!

Otto Joseph Placik, MD
Chicago Plastic Surgeon

Brand Name Surgery

Brand name surgeries are just a sales technique are fancy ways of describing already established techniques or slight modifications that make no real difference. My advice would be to have a traditional breast lift which is the gold standard for surgery. Good luck.

David Shafer, MD
New York Plastic Surgeon

Laser Bra Technique for breast lift

There are a number of different ways to provide internal support to the breast tissue during a breast lift, including rearranging and suturing the breast tissue, or suspending it from the muscle. Using a laser rather than other surgical instruments during the surgery does not yield significant advantage to the appearance of the breast nor the longevity of the results.