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Breast Implants to Lift Slightly Sagging Breasts?
Thanks for the great question - Breast implants can provide a small amount of lift. In this case the larger the implant the more lift you will get. Whether this is the right choice for you is difficult to say without an physical examination. Part of the decision depends on the quality of your skin (skin with poor elasticity tends to be more difficult to provide a good lift without additional procedures.) Part of the discussion would also include the amount of lift you were seeking. But based on your description, desired size and pictures you'd likely be able to get the look you're looking for with just a moderate sized breast augmentation (you're likely looking at moderate or moderate plus shaped implant with a size of between 350 - 425). I Be sure to find a board-certified plastic surgeon and have a careful conversation with him or her.
Clinical Context
Breast implants can add visible lift, but the final result isn't apparent right away. Swelling needs to resolve and the tissue needs time to settle around the implant, which usually takes a few months. Over time, skin and the ligaments supporting the breast continue adjusting to the implant's weight. If skin elasticity is already reduced, that gradual stretch can eventually reduce the amount of lift achieved at surgery, which is why skin quality is an important part of planning.
