If you are considering breast reduction, you may be focused on feeling lighter, easing discomfort, and achieving a breast size that better fits your body. But what about sagging? Many patients wonder whether they also need a breast lift to achieve the shape they want.
At The Brandow Clinic Cosmetic Surgery, Dr. Kirk Brandow brings more than 30 years of cosmetic surgery experience and an artistic approach focused on natural-looking results. He performs cosmetic procedures for the breasts, face, and body and tailors treatment to each patient’s individual anatomy and goals.
Does Breast Reduction Already Include a Lift?
In many cases, yes. A breast reduction does more than remove breast tissue. During surgery, Dr. Brandow may remove excess fat, glandular tissue, and skin, while reshaping the remaining breast tissue.
Surgeons can also reposition the nipple and areola higher on the breast. Because of these changes, breast reduction often creates a lifted appearance without requiring a completely separate breast lift procedure.
This can be helpful for patients whose large breasts have stretched the skin and caused the nipples to sit lower over time.
When Might Additional Lifting Be Needed?
The amount of lifting involved depends on your breast size, skin elasticity, degree of sagging, and desired final shape. Patients with significant breast drooping may require more extensive skin removal and reshaping to achieve the best result.
Dr. Brandow may evaluate factors such as:
- How low the nipples currently sit
- How much breast volume you want removed
- The amount of loose or stretched skin
- Your desired breast position and contour
- Variation in size or shape between the breasts
Rather than thinking of breast reduction and breast lift surgery as completely separate procedures, it may be more useful to discuss the overall breast shape you want. Your surgical plan can then be customized to address both size and position.
What Results Can You Expect?
Breast reduction can create smaller, lighter, and more proportionate breasts while also improving their position on the chest. For many patients, this combination helps relieve physical discomfort while providing a firmer, more balanced contour.
The exact amount of lift depends on your anatomy and how much tissue is removed.
Improve Your Comfort and Shape With Breast Reduction in Philadelphia Main Line, PA
If you are considering breast reduction, Dr. Brandow can evaluate whether the procedure itself can provide the lifting and reshaping you want or whether additional techniques may benefit your results. Call 610-617-7949 to schedule a consultation at The Brandow Clinic Cosmetic Surgery and learn more about your options.