Breast Reduction without implants "tethering" question

It is impossible to suture the breast to the rib fascia since the fascia is underneath the muscle and your breast is on top of that. Some surgeons will suture the breast to the underlying muscle or fascia but not ribs directly. The technique I recommend is The Bellesoma Method. This will reduce and reshape your breast tissue creating upper pole fullness without implants, elevate them higher on the chest wall and more medial to increase your cleavage. The weight of the breast is transferred to the underlying pectoralis major muscle resulting in pain relief without excessive reduction. Vertical scars are avoided, nipple sensation (in 95%) and the ability to breast feed are maintained.

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Gary Horndeski, M.D.

Hi there- so if you are downsizing from a DD to an A cup, there will be a lot less tissue for gravity to work on so re-drooping won’t be much of an issue. If a superomedial pedicle technique is used (where the upper/middle breast tissue is maintained with the nipple connected and the excess lower and outer breast tissue is removed) the breast will be naturally fuller where it needs to be. I have performed over 1000 reductions and do not routinely fix the breast tissue to the underlying connective tissue as I don’t think this makes much of a difference long term when the surgery is performed properly and a superomedial (as opposed to an inferior / lower breast tissue) pedicle is used.

Hi, Thank you for the question.
There are many various techniques and approaches to performing breast reduction/breast lift. In certain cases, there is a way to "secure" breast tissue to the chest wall to help maintain breast shape but decision to perform that specific technique/procedure is typically made on the individual patient basis.
I suggest that you seek an in person consultation with a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon specializing in Breast Reduction surgeries to further discuss your options, specific techniques, concerns and expectations. Make sure you specifically look at before and after pictures of real patients who have had this surgery performed by your surgeon and evaluate their results.
I hope this helps.Best regards, Dr. Karanetz
Dr. Irena KaranetzFellowship-TrainedBoard Certified Plastic Surgeon