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Breast Lifts Without Implants?

Larry K. Fan

Larry K. Fan, M.D.

California Pacific Medical Center

Question:

Is it possible to lift small breasts without needing implants to fill up the sagging skin?

Answer:

A woman's breasts often change over time, losing their youthful shape and firmness due to conditions such as pregnancy, breast feeding, weight changes, aging, and gravity.

A breast lift procedure raises and firms the breasts by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissues to reshape the breasts with a more youthful, uplifted shape. A breast lift alone will not change the size of the breasts nor round out the upper portion of the breast. If larger breasts or upper pole fullness is desired, a breast lift with augmentation using implants is needed.

If you are interested in learning more about breast enhancement procedures, please consult with a board-certified plastic surgeon.

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