The primary goal of mastopexy is to lift and firm the breasts by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue. Since, in addition to skin, fat and glandular tissue may be removed during breast lift surgery, the procedure begs the question of whether surgery will change a patient’s breast size. In general, a breast lift does not significantly alter volume. That said, mastopexy can make the breasts seem relatively smaller due to the sheer nature of removing excess skin which reduces overall breast surface area.. While the procedure may reduce the breasts by up to one cup size, the improvements made during surgery are designed to better refine the breast contours and provide a more aesthetic, “perky” shape. This is typically considered favorable, and many women appreciate their tighter, more youthful breast contours after the procedure.
If your goals include obtaining additional breast volume, you may consider breast augmentation-mastopexy — an option that places usually breast implants or potentially fat grafts in the same treatment plan as a breast lift. This dual procedure not only lifts sagging breasts — giving them a firmer and more youthful appearance — but also adds increased volume and improved shape. The result is a more pronounced and aesthetically pleasing breast contour that can significantly boost confidence. These procedures are not always performed at the same time, as spacing them out can enhance the quality and longevity of the final results. Dr. Bottger can assess your needs during a consultation to determine the best approach.
Regardless of your motivations for pursuing breast surgery, Dr. Bottger offers a variety of options to enhance volume, shape, symmetry, size, and more. Contact our Philadelphia office to schedule a consultation, or to learn more about our services.