What is the most affordable way to lift breasts? Are there any alternatives to surgery?

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I am a 31 year old mother to 3. At 5'2" I was almost 200lbs last year, so through eating right and exercise I got down to 140lbs (still a few to go). I have accepted faded stomach stretchmarks, but my breasts are seriously affecting me. From a combination of pregnancy, nursing and losing weight they are now flat and saggy. Do I have any alternative choices than surgery? I hate that I have come so far and it makes me sad to see myself in the mirror because of it.

Thomas Wright, MD · Answer

Liposuction combined with Renuvion Skin tightening can reduce breast size, weight and give a modest breast lift is becoming more popular. There are several advantages of the lipo non-surgical breast reduction and lift. Recovery is easier and quicker, it generally does not leave any scars, and it does not lead to loss of sensation or nipple injury. The biggest drawback is that the liposuction based breast reduction can not give as much lift as the open surgical breast reduction. The liposuction breast reduction and lift is less expensive than open surgical breast lift, at least by a few thousand dollars.  The Liposuction based breast is something to consider, but it does not give as dramatic a breast lift as the traditional open surgical breast lift

Stanley Okoro, MD · Answer

Thanks for your question! If is difficult to answer without seeing photos/examining you. Speaking in broad terms, a scarless breast lift is best for women with smaller breasts (A and B cups).  Radiofrequency skin tightening is a great way to tighten the skin of the breast, the "breast envelope." Make sure you consult with a board certified plastic surgeon and discuss: 
-Bodytite with Morpheus to the breasts
-ThermiTight to the breasts

However, patients who have had massive weight loss like yourself often need staged procedures. Skin tightening first, then skin removal and repositioning of the breast tissue to lift. Good luck!

Jeffrey Ditesheim, MD, FACS · Answer

Currently,
there really aren’t any reliable nonsurgical ways to lift and reshape your
natural breast tissue except for a surgical breast lift, or mastopexy. The
appearance of sagging, deflated breasts after pregnancy is a common concern
among women, and is the result of physical changes in the supportive structures
of the breast as well as changes within the breast tissue itself. A breast lift
tightens and corrects these issues so your breast is properly supported again
and is restored back to a front and center placement. There’s simply no way to
do this other than with physical access to the breast itself, and that means taking
a surgical approach.

Robert S. Houser, DO · Answer

You probably need a lift and there are really no options other than surgery.  A lift alone will leave you smaller, but with a better shape.  Adding an implant may improve the fullness in the top, but also increases the cost (and risks).  Go see some plastic surgeons and get their opinions.  Good luck!

Julie Khanna, MD, FRCSC · Answer

First of all, congratulations on your weight
loss, well done!  As we women know,
children NEVER put things back where they found them and this certainly applies
to our breasts.  More often than not the
best alternative is breast surgery, depending on your current breast size, the
amount of droop, the condition of your skin and, of course, what you aesthetic
goal is. There are several options that
can be considered; from breast lift, to a lift with implants or a lift with fat
transfer.The best way to decide is to
consult with a board certified plastic surgeon and go on a fact finding mission
to find the outcome that works best for you! Dr. K.

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