Question:
Anyone gotten breast implants without lift?

My breast sag some, but I was just wondering if anyone has ever just gotten implants without the lift. I would like to get a lift, but on the money part I cant afford both at this time. So is there anyone that just got implants and are happy with the results? Ive lost 117 lbs. I use to be a really big D now I just barely fill a C probley would be a B if I tried one on.LOL. Thanks.    — Carrie W. (posted on July 21, 2004)

July 21, 2004
It seems odd to me that there would be that much price difference between the implants and a "small" lift since your breasts don't sag alot (one where you just have an incision around the nipple, and they "lift" the breast). I would check out a couple of surgeons for pricing. I know my PS gave me a big discount as I had multiple procedures done. It seems that the surgeon should be able to do a little something without alot of extra cost.
   — mom2jtx3

July 21, 2004
Hi Carrie, I honestly would discourage any implants if the surgeon is recommending that you have the lift as well. You just will not appreciate the results. I went from a 42 C to a 36 A after losing 140 pounds. I didn't think that they sagged that much, until I saw my before pictures. My PS said that he would not even peform the augentation without the lift as well. Now almost 5 months later, I LOVE MY CHEST!!!! I could not have agreed more with him. Listen to your surgeon, and don't try to get a quick fix, you want to make sure your PS is done right the first time!! Much love to you & God Bless! :) Erin
   — EHarding

July 23, 2004
Hi. It depends on how much breast tissue you have left. If you lift the breast up with your hands and tighten the skin from below and are happy with the size, then no implant is needed. This simplifies the surgery and saves you the expense and potential problems implants can cause. If your breasts are mostly just loose skin, then implants will likely be needed.
   — DrL