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Breast Lift
Does a Breast Lift Always Result in Dramatically Smaller Breasts?
Breast lifts can make breasts seem smaller. Part of this has to do with the distribution of the volume of the breast in a more anatomic position. The way to really tell from a volume standpoint how much smaller your breasts are is to ask your surgeon for the amount of tissue resected. In our practice in Dublin, California it is typically less than 10 grams per breast (0.022 pounds).
Clinical Context
A breast lift changes shape more than volume. Removing loose skin and repositioning the nipple and areola can make breasts look smaller and more lifted even when very little tissue is actually removed. If you want an objective sense of the change, ask your surgeon for the exact weight of tissue removed during your procedure — this gives you a concrete number rather than judging from before-and-after photos alone.
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