Thoughts on Thread Lift for Mild Breast Ptosis?

Question

I know this will be a controversial topic but I have heard that improvements have been made in the threads used for thread lifting that make them stronger and less likely to break and that there has been a surgence In now using them for Breast lifts for mild ptosis (1-2). They seeem to be doing this more and more in the UK. I'd like to know if anyone in the NA is doing this or keeping an eye on the new procedure.

Jaime S. Schwartz, MD, FACS · Answer

I appreciate your question.
  
This is not a technique I use.
I developed and perform a liposuction breast lift that removes tissue from the areas you don't want such as near the armpit and the lower portion hanging near your stomach. Once I use this to shape the breast I then remove the skin to tighten the breast and create a better shape with nice cleavage. Since I perform this less invasively the recovery time is faster and drains are not necessary. The size would depend on the proportion with your body versus going for a cup size. It works very well if there are asymmetries. I can also use the removed fat as a natural breast augmentation by grafting the fat back into the breast to create more projection or into the top to create more cleavage. This procedure can also be combined with an implant if needed or wanted.  It should not affect nipple sensation, mammograms, cancer risk or breast-feeding. If you gain or lose weight, the transferred fat can do the same.
  
The best way to assess best approach for you and give true advice would be an in-person exam.  Please see a board-certified plastic surgeon that specializes in aesthetic plastic surgery.  
  
Best of luck!    
  
Dr. Schwartz 
  
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
  
#RealSelf100Surgeon 
  
#RealSelfCORESurgeon

Moneer Jaibaji, MD · Answer

We have no experience with thread lifts. Thread lift of the breast is not the mainstream way of lifting the breasts, and may not be suitable for everybody.

Marcel Daniels, MD · Answer

Thread lifts exist only to make money for the manufacturers of the threads and the doctors who use them.

Thoughts on Thread Lift for Mild Breast Ptosis?

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