When patients considering breast lift surgery come in for their consultations, one of the first things I tell them is that I’m not a big fan of the term breast lift. I prefer calling the procedure breast reshaping because that’s what really occurs during the procedure. Lifting implies that the procedure simply elevates sagging breasts. But the procedure, when performed correctly, also creates changes in other dimensions, too.
A patient’s unique concerns, cosmetic goals, and the condition of their breasts determine what those specific changes are. I create a customized surgical plan based on those factors and the patient’s overall health. It’s really a pleasure to be able to accomplish my patients’ goals and have them be so happy with their results. See some of my favorite and most rewarding breast lift before and after results below.
Breast Lift Before and After Photos
The before and after photos featured in this post showcase the unique approaches needed to address my patients’ different concerns.
Breast Lift With Implants
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Even when the degree of sagging is fairly moderate, as with this patient, a lift combined with silicone implants can improve the shape of the breasts. These breast lift and augmentation before and after photos show our patient 1 year later after her procedure. She is very happy with the natural-looking, full appearance achieved.
Breast Lift With Implants After Having Children
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Many of my breast lift patients are women whose breasts lose their youthful shape and volume after having children. That’s the case with this patient, who is shown before and 1 year after a lift that also included inserting silicone gel implants. You can also see that the scars are barely perceptible a year after the surgery.
Breast Lift With Implants for Improved Volume and Contour
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Some patients whose primary goal is to increase the size of their breasts can also benefit from a breast lift. This patient said she wanted a significant increase in the fullness of her breasts while also maintaining the natural, sloping shape. Combining a lift with implants produced results that delighted her.
Breast Revision Surgery With Lift and Implants
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A breast revision procedure combined with a lift and implants achieved this patient’s goal of improving the shape of her breasts while reducing their size. She had undergone breast augmentation performed by another surgeon and wasn’t happy that her breasts sagged after the procedure. She is very happy with the revised results.
Breast Lift Without Implants
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You can absolutely get a breast lift without augmentation, as our final patient transformation shows. Her breast lift before and after without implant case proves that you can achieve round, symmetric, and natural-looking breasts by lifting and reshaping the breast tissue. Our patient is thrilled with the beautifully inconspicuous scars and the overall balanced, reshaped outcome.
When Do Breasts Look Normal After a Breast Lift?
Your breast lift creates natural-looking, youthful results, so while swelling and bruising are common early on, your breast tissue will settle within 6 to 8 weeks. However, your final results may take up to 6 months to emerge as residual swelling dissipates.
How Many Cup Sizes Do You Go Down After a Breast Lift?
A breast lift usually doesn’t change your cup size significantly, though some patients go down about one half to one cup size due to tissue tightening and repositioning. The reshaped breast tissue and removal of excess skin often mean that you fill bras out more fully and have a more flattering contour.
Get Results You Love
As you can see, combining a breast lift with breast augmentation can produce beautiful, long-lasting results when performed by a talented and experienced plastic surgeon. Start your journey by requesting a consultation using the online form or call our Orlando, FL, practice at (407) 218-4550 to schedule an appointment.
This post was originally published in December 2022 and has been updated.
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