Candidates for Breast Lift without Implants
Ideal candidates for a breast lift without implants (auto augmentation) are women who have pendulous breasts, a flatter breast shape, stretched skin and enlarged areolas, nipples and areolas that point downward, nipples that fall below the breast crease, and breast asymmetry. Good candidates for this procedure are also physically healthy and able to maintain a stable weight.
What to Expect During a Breast Lift without Implants Consultation
During your breast lift without implants (auto augmentation) consultation, I will talk to you about your surgical goals, medical history, current medications, and drug allergies. My staff and I will also go over potential risks or complications and outcomes of the surgery, as well as examine your breasts. I will determine the incision type by examining your breasts and evaluating your:
- Breast size
- Breast shape
- Breast asymmetry
- Degree of breast sagging
- Position of areolas and nipples
- Amount of excess skin
- Skin quality and elasticity
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How to Prepare for a Breast Lift
Preparing for breast lift surgery without implants (auto augmentation) may include adjusting certain medications, lab testing, and avoiding anti-inflammatory over-the-counter drugs or supplements. I may also request a mammogram screening before your surgery. You will not be allowed to drive yourself home, so please make arrangements for someone to drive you back to your house after your procedure.
Breast Lift without Implants Surgery
I have 25 years of experience performing breast lift procedures without implants (auto augmentation). In cases where I use all existing or remaining breast tissue to perform the lift, it is known as auto augmentation breast lift. During the procedure, I internally reposition the excess tissue to fill voids within the breast to create volume, making it appear as if I had placed new implants into your breasts. In certain cases, I also add fat from fat grafting or even absorbable mesh material over the deeper breast tissues and under the skin envelope to reshape the breast contour. The mesh material supports the tissues as they heal into their new form, dissolving away after a year. My auto augmentation procedure works best for our patients who have good skin quality and good breast tissue support.
Breast Lift without Implants Recovery Time
Downtime for a breast lift without implants (auto augmentation) procedure is generally only 48-72 hours. Most of our patients return to work within a few days after their surgery. However, you will need to avoid exercising and heavy lifting for at least four weeks. During this time, you will wear a lightweight, surgical compression bra to reduce swelling. My staff and I will also give you post operative instructions to follow, including how to care for your incision sites, certain medications to take, and when to expect your next follow up appointment. You should expect to see results almost immediately, but it does take 6-12 months to see the final results of the procedure. Once your breasts are fully healed, you’ll see a more youthful and natural breast shape!
Breast Lift without Implants Results
After your breast lift without implants procedure, you will see an immediate positive transformation in the appearance of your breasts. However, expect the shape to continue changing over the following months as they heal, settle, and residual swelling subsides. Do not be alarmed if your bra size decreases after the surgery; this is a natural result considering that your breasts have become firmer and rounder by the elimination of all of the excess skin. Be mindful that aging will reduce your skin’s elasticity, which can influence your breasts’ appearance over time. Also, weight gain and loss can cause a change in the look of your breasts. Maintaining a healthy weight will ensure you remain satisfied with your breast lift.
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