Is it possible to increase or decrease my breast size during breast lift surgery?

Breast lift surgery is performed with an aim to improve the shape and firmness of the breasts. It does not affect the size of the breasts in any significant manner. This is because breast lift is primarily a skin-only surgery. It is a minimally invasive cosmetic procedure meant to lift breasts that are sagging or drooping.

The breast lift is a popular procedure among women whose breasts have tended to sag after childbirth, after sudden and drastic weight loss or simply due to aging. The procedure allows for the upward positioning of the nipple-areola complex, thereby making the breasts firmer and lifted. It also brings a youthful appearance to the shape of the breasts, but does not increase or decrease their size.

The patient must also understand that the breast lift is not a permanent procedure. Over a prolonged period of time, the effects of aging and gravitational forces will begin to show on the breasts again. But if the patient maintains a healthy and physically active lifestyle, the results will last for several years. Thereafter, the patient may go for a repeat breast lift surgery, if desired.

For patients who are keen on augmenting the size of their breasts, there is breast implant surgery. It is an effective way to enlarge breast size, along with improving their shape and youthful look. The breast size can also be reduced if a patient who has previously had breast implants is keen to have the implants removed. As a result, breast lift surgery may become necessary when the size of the breasts is decreased with the removal of implants.

The essential purpose of a breast lift is to make the breasts firmer and more youthful. The end result acts like a skin brassiere that holds the skin up.

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