Do I Still Need a Breast Lift If I Get a Breast Reduction?

Overly large and heavy breasts can greatly affect a woman’s quality of life. Neck pain, back pain, difficulty sleeping, and even pressure on the lungs are all possible side effects of heavy breasts. Breast reduction surgery can alleviate these issues but can achieve more than that.

Many patients who seek a breast reduction also worry about sagging breast tissue and downturned nipples, so they wonder if a separate breast lift is also necessary. Good news: it most likely isn’t — at least not as a separate procedure!

Below, we will discuss what you’re actually getting from your breast reduction surgery, including lifted and reshaped breasts.

What Is Breast Lift Surgery?

A breast lift is a great option for women who suffer from excessive sagging (ptosis) of the breast skin and tissue. This procedure is popular with women who have breastfed, have sagging skin after major weight loss, or are experiencing droopy breasts due to aging.

Sometimes, ptosis includes the nipple-areola complex sagging towards the breast line and the nipples pointing downward instead of forward. A breast lift can help with all of these concerns.

Breast Lift Procedure

During this procedure, your surgeon will make incisions and remove loose skin on the breasts. Then, they will lift and reposition the breasts higher on the chest by tightening and securing the tissue. In cases with downward-pointing nipples, they can be repositioned as well.

The result of the breast lift is perkier, younger-looking breasts.

Breast lift surgery is becoming increasingly popular as many women are realizing the aesthetic and physical benefits of eliminating sagging. Additionally, this procedure can be combined with breast augmentation or revision surgery for fuller, more appealing breasts.

What Is Breast Reduction Surgery?

Heavy breasts create tension on the skin, which expedites sagging. Since breast lifts raise sagging breasts, many women looking to eliminate excess volume assume they will also need a separate breast lift.

However, if you are concerned about the size and weight of your breasts, breast reduction surgery can help you on both fronts.

Part of the confusion comes from not knowing enough about breast reduction surgery. While this procedure does reduce the breast tissue, minimizing the size of the breasts, simply removing tissue is not enough to reach the aesthetic you desire. This is why most breast reduction surgeries include a lift. Your surgeon can also reposition the nipples to a more central, natural position.

Think of it this way: performing a breast reduction without a lift is only doing half of the job. No reputable plastic surgeon will do this.

Breast Reduction Procedure

Like breast lift surgery, your surgeon will make incisions to remove excess skin, tissue, and fat.

Reasons to choose breast reduction:

• Breast reduction surgery is a fantastic option if you are tired of suffering from heavy, pendulous breasts.
• Some women undergo the surgery because they have become more active, and their breasts literally weigh them down.
• Other women used to love their large breasts, but they no longer fit their aesthetic or lifestyle.
• It may also be an option for smaller-framed women who simply don’t like the look of their large breasts.

No matter the reason, you can achieve the comfort and appearance you deserve with breast reduction surgery.

Create the Look You Want at Bonaldi Aesthetics

Dr. Louis Bonaldi is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Reno with decades of experience performing breast reduction, breast lift, and breast augmentation surgeries.

Committed to providing beautiful, natural-looking results, Dr. Bonaldi can discuss your goals for your breasts at your consultation, providing a customized surgical plan for optimum satisfaction.

Interested in Learning More About Breast Reduction Surgery in Reno, NV?

If you want to reduce the size of your breasts for a more shapely, lifted aesthetic, call us today at (775) 828-7400 or fill out our online contact form to learn more. We look forward to hearing from you!