Less Invasive Alternative to Breast Lift?

Hi, There is a new technique that has been developed for women who are afraid of the standard Weis, anchor, le jour, short scar, etc. that do not provide upper pole fullness, have no longevity, and have unsightly visible scars. I am guessing this is why you are shying away from a lifting procedure. The Ultimate Breast Lift was developed using a background in engineering to best solve the effects of gravity on breasts. There is NO VERTICAL scar. Incisions are hidden around the... more

A photo would be very helpful to determine what possible options would be best for you depending on what results you would like to achieve. A large enough implant could provide somewhat of a lift for you, however, to remove some stretchmarks and provide a perky and fuller look, a  breast lift procedure may be beneficial for you. There are different lifting procedures involving less invasive incisions. Some women would like to reduce the size of the areola as well and so we use a... more

  Patients today have many different options in breast lift surgery. If you have some sagging of the breast and breast skin changes such as stretch marks, a small mastopexy may be the best option. This mastopexy may be performed through a periareolar incision that will leave a small scar around the perimeter of your areola. If you have additional skin or breast tissue that needs to be lifted, this scar may be accompanied with a small vertical line at the lower portion of your... more

There are no specific alternatives to performing a breat lift without performing surgery and removing loose skin, raising the nipple and milding the breast tissue.

If you want your breasts to be perkier without implants, some form of a breast lift is your best option. If you are interested in an implant you may not need a lift. The best course of action is to schedule a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgero so you can get a first hand idea of what all of your options are. Dr Edwards

Hi! In New York City, we do breast lifts only when women have significant saging. That's not what you are describing, so you may well not need a breast lift. I don't know what to recommend without seeing you. Many women develop "empty" breasts. But the bad news is that stretch marks -- in general -- cannot be removed.

Non-invasive treatments such as Thermage or fractioned lasers may help - you would need to see a surgeon os clinic which offers these treatments to see if you are an appropriate candidate.

For those women seeking a lift of their breasts after having children or with age, nothing really beats a breast lift. By definition, a breast lift will rearrange the breast tissue and reshape the breast so that it is perkier, lift the nipple and areola to a higher and more aesthetic position on the breast, and remove excess drooping skin. The result of a breast lift is often similar to a lift you achieve when you are wearing a bra. What a breast lift will NOT do is add more volume to the... more