Sagging Breast, Lift Without Implant?

Breast lift without implants - consider the "California Breast Lift"You may be a good candidate for a minimal "short" scar technique breast lift without an implant. An exam would be required but your photos suggest that this is a great option for you. If more superior breast fullness is desired then consider a fat transfer procedure at the time of the lift - The "California Breast Lift" is a procedure which transfers unwanted fat from the abdomen or thighs to the breasts. See the below links for additional details.

Hi There! The answer is yes, however it is a bit difficult to tell from the photo that you provided, you will need to have realistic expectations. The nipple will be raised by about 1 inch and can not expect a lot projection without having an implant.

Dear Angel,

Of course you can have a lift without implants. It is difficult to determine which type of lift from the Ultimate Breast Lift series you are a candidate for from the angle of your photos. The UBL and the Mini UBL lift breasts without a vertical scar that weaken the skin envelope and therefore decrease the longevity of the lift. 

Hope this helps.

Kind regards,

Dr. H 

Dear Angel,

    Your pictures reveal grade 2 ptosis ( saggyness) on the left breast and grade 3 ptosis on the right breast. You also have significant asymmetry, the right breat is bigger than the left breast.  If you elect only a lift without implants, your breasts will remain uneven unless you reduce the right breast. If you go with lift only, you can have a mini lift ( purse string ) on the left breast and full lift (key hole) on the right breast.  The advantages of breast implants are :  correction of the asymmetry and minilift procedure only on both breasts. Be sure to select an experienced board certified plastic surgeon.

                                Best of luck,

                                                         Dr Widder

   

You are a good candidate for a breast lift. While an implant can give you volume, you seem to have just the right amount of volume for an aesthetic outcome. I like to add an internal support with Strattice which will add a bit of volume as well. You also would benefit from areolar reduction which is done in the same operation. Best of luck.

Hi there,

You're an excellent candidate for a vertical breast lift alone with areolar reduction, or with the addition of a small implant at the same time to increase nipple and upper pole projection.

If you are not interested in an implant, you can obtain a very good result with a lift alone.

The important thing is to understand your own expectations of the result you seek and the differences you might expect between the two surgical options you have.

Good luck,

Thank you for the question and the photos. If you are happy with your current size a vertical breast lift is a good option for you. A breast lift alone will result in a better shape as well as reduce the size of your areolas, however if you want upper pole fullness in your breasts a small implant will be ideal.
Best of luck ...

If you size is satisfactory, a lift can certainly be done. You will have an incision around the areola, and a vertical incision that may contain pigment from the areola and therefore may be darker than the breast skin. A consult with a plastic surgeon can help work through the pros and cons.

Thanks and best wishes. 

Patients who are happy with the size of their breasts but dissatisfied with sagging or drooping often pursue breast lift surgery without breast implants. Breast lift surgery without breast implants is actually very common. During breast lift surgery, excess skin is removed and the remaining skin and tissue is lifted and tightened for firmer, perkier breasts. Patients who wish to add volume to their breasts during breast lift surgery can opt to have breast implants inserted during the procedure. It is important to schedule a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon who has experience performing breast lift surgery to discuss your surgical desires and determine all of your options.

A breast lift without implants is an option.  But you need to think about what are your volume goals.  Do you want to be fuller?  Can just a breast lift technique achieve your goals?  All of this can be answered with a consultation with a board certified plastic surgeon in your area.  Good luck!

Dr. Basu

Houston, TX