Breasts subjected to significant weight fluctuations, multiple pregnancies, hormonal changes and aging’s effect on tissue integrity all conspire to create a sagging appearance. Though your breasts may look good in a bra, without one, they may droop and lack firmness or substance. A breast lift, also known as a mastopexy, is designed to restore a higher position to breasts that may have dropped. It can be done with or without implants. By placing the nipple at a higher location, removing excess skin and tissue below the fold and reshaping the existing breast, a more youthful appearance is restored.
Because we are taking out tissue and loose skin, the overall breast size will be relatively smaller. A breast lift will elevate and reshape your breasts but will not add volume. This is primarily why most patients seeking a breast lift also want an implant, which gives the breast fullness. A lift with an implant creates a prettier breast mound, better position, more cleavage and an aesthetic shape. Patients may choose to forgo an implant but must be willing to accept breast tissue settling over time making the upper pole of the breast less full.
