Will a Lift Without Implants Solve my Droopiness and Stretch Marks? (photo)

After 3 kids and losing 60 lbs, I am very unhappy with how loose and droopy my breasts are. I am happy with the size, so would like to avoid implants. I'm also worried about the stretch marks on my breasts. Can you tell me if a breast lift without implants will be enough to remedy those issues? Also, after research I'm expecting to need an anchor lift, is that would you would recommend?

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16 Doctor Answers | Asked by Jess2523 in Ft Wayne, IN

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A simple lift will give you an excellant result.

Thank you for your photos, they are very helpful. As you mentioned you are happy with your present size and therefore this eliminates the need for implants as even a small implant would increase your size some. It appears you have an excess amount of skin for the volume of breast tissue inside it, and the breast and the nipple/areolar are positioned too low on the chest. A simple lift, I prefer a small anchor incision to give me the best control over shaping the breast,... more

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Breast lift without implants for breast sagging

Thank you for your question and for providing photographs. You do not need implants unless you want to be larger which you have already stated that you are happy with your size. I feel that you would do best with a standard (anchor) lift to correct your sagging. Some of your stretch marks would be removed and some will look better with the repositioning of the skin. I feel that the improved shape that you get with a lift far out-weighs the scars.

Breast Lift Without Implants

A breast lift without implants will give you a fine result. Here are the pros and cons. If you are happy with your size a lift utilizing a periareolar or around the areola incision, vertical and maybe a short horizontal incision will be necessary. It will elevate the nipple areolar complex and remove some of the stretch marks. Because the stretch marks are up into the superior part of the breast not all of them can be removed. As I stated the result will be very... more

Will a lift without implants solve my droopiness and stretch marks?

A breast lift will be needed whether you choose to have implants or not. A breast implant fills out the breast, but does not lift it. A breast lift lifts the breast (higher nipple position, less overhang), and although it pushes your tissue that is too low up into a higher position, behind the elevated nipple area for eaxample, it does not fill out your breast volume and does not give you any reliable fullness of the upper pole of the breast. There is a difference of opinion among surgeons... more

You look like an ideal candidate for a lollipop internal breast lift without implants.

Hi. 1) You do not need implants to get perky breasts. It all depends on HOW the lift is done. The internal (Lejour technique) lift reshapes the breast from the inside and does not rely on pulling or tightening the skin. So you get very good long term shape, and just lollipop scars. (Most lifts are done by tightening the skin, but skin stretches and so the lift does not hold up). 2) You neither need nor want the anchor scars. They are... more

Breast lifts without implants

You should be examined in person by real Board Certified plastic surgeons but it does appear that you could lift and tighten your breasts without implants as long as you were not trying to be bigger or fuller in the upper pole. Some stretch marks will be removed and others will be left behind but tightened. An implant can always be done later if needed.

Breast Lift Alone

Thank you for the question and pictures. Congratulations on having 3 kids and losing a significant amount of weight! There is nothing wrong with avoiding implants. However, you should be aware that a breast lift alone will not remove the majority of stretch marks that are present. Also you may find that even with a breast lift there will be some loose skin present. In regards to the type of breast lifting, either a vertical (most likely) says or a full (anchor lift)... more

breast lift without implant

No: lifting alone may be what you think you want, but it'll leave you breast profile ski sloped. Consult a board certified plastic surgeon and understand the pros and cons before deciding. I personally would rather fill you than lift you, even though I've lifted hundreds before. Today, I would use your own fat vs. an implant though I've performed over a thousand implant augmentations (YouTube MTV true life; I want Breast Implants) Good judgment comes from experience... more

Breast lift, stretch marks, and correction of sag

Thank you for your question. From the pictures you provided, yes, an "anchor" patterned lift would likely be required to remove the excess skin. You would have a scar around the nipple, a vertical scar, and a scar along the lower fold of the breast. Scars fade over time. It is a good shape that is the ultimate goal. Some of the stretch marks will be removed. Some may look better, and others will remain. You will have partial but not complete improvement of the... more

Beautiful breasts without implants

Hi Jess, There's a new technique called the Ultimate Breast Lift that gives patients perky/firm breasts without the need for implants. The technique works for all breast types (large or extra droopy). It is ideal for women who desire upper pole fullness. An added benefit is that there is NO VERTICAL SCAR. It is worth looking into. Best wishes, Dr. H