In special cases, a breast lift by breast augmentation should also be considered – if the skin envelope of the sagging breast is not excessively large and the patient prefers a larger breast.
Before the procedure in Düsseldorf, we estimate what size the breast implants need to be in order to compensate for the excess skin.
We will inform you about the appropriate implants.
The following women often wish to have a breast lift:
For women who have lost breast volume after pregnancy and breastfeeding. They would like to regain the shape and fullness of their breasts as they were used to before pregnancy.
After losing a moderate amount of weight, many women want to counteract the associated reduction in breast volume and would like a filling with the additional effect of a breast lift.
For severe breast sagging
In the case of more severe breast sagging, however, it is usually unavoidable to perform a breast lift in addition to breast augmentation in order to achieve a sufficient lifting effect.
The aftercare corresponds to our explanations on breast lifting.
The breast correction techniques described in this paragraph using a breast implant are often referred to as a breast lift.
Sources:
Ästhetische Chirurgie – Lemperle, von Heimburg – Ecomed – 2008 – (Ringbandwerk)
Plastische Chirurgie – Berger, Hierner – Springer – Band 3: Mamma, Stamm – Berlin 2006
Plastic Surgery – Mathes – 8 Volumes – Saunders; Edition: Uitgawe – 2005
Plastic Surgery – Grabb & Smith – Lippinkott Williams & Wilkins – Philadelphia USA – 2007
