If your breasts have lost their youthful shape, you may want more fullness without necessarily wanting larger breasts. Pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight changes, aging, and gravity can all cause breast tissue to settle lower on the chest. A breast lift can give you a new breast shape and position, often creating a fuller-looking appearance even without implants.
At Foglietti Fostyk Plastic Surgery, patients receive individualized care designed around their cosmetic goals, safety, and satisfaction. Dr. Mark Foglietti and Dr. Alanna Foglietti Fostyk bring extensive plastic surgery experience and offer personalized breast procedures to help patients achieve natural-looking results.
How Does a Breast Lift Create More Fullness?
A breast lift, also called mastopexy, removes excess skin and reshapes the remaining breast tissue. The breast is repositioned higher on the chest, and the nipple and areola can also be moved to a more youthful position.
By tightening and reshaping the breast, a lift may create:
- A rounder, more elevated breast shape
- Greater fullness in the central portion of the breast
- Improved breast symmetry
- A firmer, more youthful contour
- Nipples that point forward rather than downward
Although the breasts may look fuller after surgery, a breast lift does not significantly increase breast volume.
Do You Need Breast Implants for Upper-Pole Fullness?
If your goal is noticeable fullness at the top of the breasts or an increase in cup size, a breast lift alone may not provide the change you want. In these cases, breast implants can sometimes be combined with a lift.
A breast lift with implants is a way to address both sagging and lost volume. However, implants are not necessary for every patient. If you are ok with your current breast size but want a higher, firmer shape, a breast lift alone may be appropriate.
Your surgeon can evaluate your existing breast tissue, skin elasticity, degree of sagging, and desired outcome to recommend the best approach.
Achieve a Fuller, More Youthful Shape With a Breast Lift in Cleveland, OH
A breast lift can restore a more elevated, balanced appearance while making the breasts look firmer and fuller. Foglietti Fostyk Plastic Surgery provides personalized recommendations to help you determine whether a breast lift alone or a lift combined with implants better fits your goals. Call 216-292-6800 to schedule a consultation.
