Can Small Implants Fill the Extra Skin of Saggy Breasts?

It's very important to consider skin elasticity. If you put implants in to "fill out" saggy skin, it will probably work for some period of time, but gravity and elasticity will make them continue to sag over several time.  Implants increase the weight on the skin and therefore cause the skin to continue to stretch over time. Wearing a bra most of the time can help that. Small implants are a good idea as they will put less stretch than large implants.

The other thing to consider is how much sag is present.  If there is a "mild" amount of sag, then going under the muscle (actually it's dual plane--not completely under the muscle), may be a good option. If you have "moderate" sag, then going over the muscle is a better option because under the muscle in that case may cause the implants to be high and the breast to "sag' over the muscle.  Finally, if there is significant sag, neither is a good option because you don't want to go from 'droopy' breasts to "big droopy breasts." In this case a lift with implants is the best choice, when you choose to proceed with the surgery.

This is where an in-person visit with a board certified plastic surgeon can be very useful.

Hope that helps.

Joshua Korman MD

 

 

 

If you think you are saggy then I bet you need a lift with implants. Pictures and breast measurements are what the doctor will use to determine what procedure is right for you. Good luck and please see a board certified plastic surgeon.

Hi!

Thank you for your question.
 

Personally, I mostly agree with the rest of the doctors and do not believe that implants would help with sagging. I recommend waiting until you
are done with having children and then consulting a board certified
plastic surgeon on getting a breast lift with maybe a small implant to
round your breasts out a bit.

To clarify, I am a board certified plastic surgeon who specializes in cosmetic breast augmentation, including all newer aspects of the short scar procedures. I'm also a proud member of both the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS). I am a board certified with the American Board of Plastic Surgery. I am also an active member of the American College of Surgeons.
 

 

I believe that each patient needs to be treated as an individual and we focus on listening. Obviously, I would need to examine you and help you to decide which surgical or non-surgical options are available in your particular case.
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