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Can I Get a Breast Lift Without Implants?

Sagging breasts are one of the most common aesthetic concerns amongst women considering a cosmetic procedure. Breast augmentation, along with a breast lift, is an excellent combination of surgical methods for those who want to address breast sagging and breast size.

 

However, if you’re comfortable with your breast size and only wish to improve drooping, elongating, or asymmetrical breasts, you can choose to forgo the augmentation for a breast lift without implants. An experienced plastic surgeon like Dr. Bryan Armijo will outline your options and tailor treatment for your individual needs.

What is A Breast Lift?

Breast lift surgery, medically termed mastopexy, removes excess skin and some breast tissue to raise and tighten sagging breasts. During a breast lift procedure, the nipple and areola are relocated to a position higher on the chest, while the breast tissue is reshaped into a more aesthetic appearance resulting in perkier, rounder, and younger-looking breasts.

Benefits of A Breast Lift Without Implants

If y you are happy with the size of your breasts, a breast lift without implants offers plenty of benefits. For instance, larger breasts can lead to a sore back and shoulders due to the added weight on the chest. Also, combining a breast augmentation with a mastopexy increases the cost of surgery and the recovery time.

 

A breast lift alone offers many other benefits including:

  • A more youthful profile
  • Breasts that appear younger
  • Breast that are perkier
  • Reorientation of the breasts

 

Essentially, a breast lift gives the breast new life. In some cases, the breasts even appear to have been giving an internal bra that provides them with extra support. The goal of this work is to return the breasts to a more youthful look. This can be especially appealing for patients who have been pregnant, as pregnancy and nursing can both accelerate the normal aging process.

 

However, adding implants is preferred by many patients who would also like to add shape, projection, and volume to their breasts. Offering a variety of breast implant types and sizes, Dr. Armijo carefully personalizes every breast augmentation he performs to create the best results for each individual patient.

Recovering From a Breast Lift

After your mastopexy, you will be restricted from strenuous activity for about 3 weeks. Bruising will typically resolve itself with 1-2 weeks, while swelling takes up to 3 months. Dr. Armijo will recommend that you wear a supportive sport bra for at least 2 months. These bras will provide support, minimize swelling, and prevent the incisions from stretching, which can interfere with healing and your results.

 

You should see immediate improvements in sagging and asymmetry after your procedure. A complete recovery takes about six weeks. While there are some scars, these will be well placed by the surgeon, generally fade after about one year, and vastly improve over time. For most women, the scar is well worth their new shapelier and youthful breasts.

Call Today To Learn About Breast Lifts Without Implants

If you’re tired of wasting money on expensive bras, creams, and feeling dissatisfied when looking in the mirror, call Dr. Bryan Armijo at (214) 540-1434 or contact us online today to learn more about a breast lift.