The Honest Truth About Getting a Breast Lift Without Implants
Updated
By Dr. Fan
Do you miss having firm, perky breasts?
In your 20's, most women enjoy lovely, perky breasts, wearing bikinis and going braless without a care in the world. But eventually, age, gravity, and genetics take their toll. Pregnancy, weight loss, and breastfeeding can all add to an inevitable outcome of getting older — being left with sagging, droopy breasts.
Fortunately, you can restore your breasts to their former glory with the help of plastic surgery. If you're bothered by sagging breasts, but satisfied with the size of your bust, a breast lift without implants could be right for you.
A Breast Lift Without Implants
A breast lift is one of the most popular cosmetic surgery procedures. During a breast lift, your surgeon removes excess skin and lifts the nipple and areola to a higher position on the breast.
The result? Beautiful breasts that are shapely and perky.
Depending on your body type and desired results, your surgeon may recommend implants in addition to a breast lift. In most cases, both procedures can be performed at the same time. If you have significant hollowing of the breasts, or if you desire larger breasts with more cleavage, implants will give you better results than a lift alone.
3 Benefits of a Breast Lift Without Implants
- Improved breast shape, projection, and symmetry.
- Perkier breasts.
- Improved self-confidence, both in and out of your clothes.
How much does a breast lift without implants cost?
In our San Francisco office, the cost of a breast lift ranges from $9,500 to $25,000.
Costs of surgery may include fees for the surgeon, anesthesia, operating room, facility, equipment, implants, garments, aftercare, lab tests, and medications.
Major Factors Impacting Breast Lift Pricing:
- Your particular needs and goals
- The extent and specific type of breast lift procedure chosen
- The experience and reputation of the plastic surgeon
- Any advanced technology or surgical techniques that may be used
- The geographic location where the procedure takes place
- The surgical facility used
- The type of anesthesia a patient selects
Why You Might Consider Also Getting Implants
If you wish to have larger breasts, you may want to consider getting implants in addition to your breast lift. A lift alone cannot achieve an increase in cup size.
Some women find that although their breasts are large enough to suit them, they don’t have adequate cleavage. This happens due to a decrease in the fullness of the upper pole of your breasts. If you would like significantly enhanced cleavage, adding implants to a lift are the way to go.
Even with a breast lift, your body is still subject to the laws of gravity and aging. Implants are more likely to retain a curvy perky shape. Additionally, subsequent weight gain could negatively affect the results of your breast lift.
Whether you choose a breast lift alone or in addition to breast implants, you’re likely to fall in love with your newly improved bust line. It’s important to look at before-and-after pictures to decide what kind of results you’re after.
Ready for a Breast Lift?
Your next step is to consult a board-certified plastic surgeon with experience in breast lifts. Dr. Larry Fan is a Harvard-educated surgeon who specializes in the most natural-looking results. Although Dr. Fan is based out of San Francisco, patients travel from all over to consult with him and seek treatment.
Dr. Fan and his fantastic team would love to meet with you and discuss your goals. Together you will create a customized plan to give you the most beautiful bust for your body type. Request a complimentary consultation, and feel free to fill out our helpful cosmetic self-evaluation, and we'll send your results to your inbox.
