ThermiTight for minimal breast lift?

Question

I would like a 3.5 CM breast lift, but being a topless dancer, I cannot deal with those terrible scars from a standard breast lift and I am really averse to even the circumareolar scarring. So, with such a minimal droop, would Thermi work for me? And how long would it last?

Stanley Okoro, MD · Answer

This is a very common concern for a lot of women. ThermiTight has been shown to tighten skin all over the body. Recently we have started using ThermiBreast it for breast skin tighten (Lifting of breast skin). It is basically a scar-less breast lift. However, ThermiBreast will not replace surgical breast lift techniques. Every thing has its limitations. It is an option for those with small to medium sized breast with some sagging and they don't want surgery or the scars.  As a Thermi Center of Excellence in the US, we have been very successful in lifting the breast with ThermiBreast. We also have used it on patients after breast lift to minimize or prevent ongoing sagging. It is not for everyone and you need consultation with an experienced Thermi Plastic Surgeon. Note, not every Thermi doctor is a plastic surgeon, so do your homework well. ThermiBreast is usually performed as a same day procedure using local anesthesia.  There is no need for general anesthesia unless requested. There is no downtime, and you can resume your regular activities the following day. Again, do your homework well.

Ruth Celestin, MD · Answer

Hello,Thermi Tight can be used for a breast lift, ideally in patients who are not large-breasted and also who need a minimal amount of lift (about 2-3 cm).  For the right candidate it is a great alternative to traditional surgical breast lift scars.  That said, for patients with significant ptosis (drooping) Thermi Tight will not replace a surgical lift.  If this is a procedure that you are interested in, I would recommend consulting with a board certified plastic surgeon who can offer you the full range of lifting procedures but also has expertise in Thermi technology.  This way you will get a very well-rounded evaluation.  Best of luck to you!

Ron Shelton, MD · Answer

ThermiTight recently has been adopted by some physicians to produce tightening in the upper chest, thereby lifting the breasts.  Certainly, no procedure can be as accurate in lifting the precise amount desired as a surgical breast lift. The ThermiTight involves injecting local anesthetic and the radiofrequency probe, used to heat the tissues to cause tightening, is inserted through a needle point so no stitches are required. It is important to realize that more than six months, maybe even 18 months,  may be needed to see the maximal improvement from this procedure as new collagen is produced.  3 centimeter lift, is a significant amount, and although some patients may derive such benefit from ThermiTight, many patients will not, and no doctor can guarantee the amount of lifting that a specific patient will obtain from a procedure as there are multiple variables that probably are involved in how different individuals respond to the same treatment.If the ThermiTight does not give the improvement desired, it does not burn ones bridges. In other words, it would still be possible to undergo a breast lift.

Michael A. Zadeh, MD, FACS · Answer

ThermiTight has been shown to lift the breast as much as 2 cm in some patients. If you want more of a lift then you may want to consider multiple treatments. The results of ThermiTight have been shown to last at least 3 years. Hope this helps.

Jason Emer, MD · Answer

I have gotten improvement for patients wanting this.  However, I find adding a small amount of fat that you can harvest from another location does that small of a lift without scars (as the incision point is in the armpit).  Posting photos and/or doing a formal consultation is important. Best, Dr. Emer.

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