A breast lift is an excellent way for women to rejuvenate their breasts after changes due to aging, childbirth, and weight fluctuations. But what if your breasts are on the smaller side? You might be wondering, “Is a breast lift necessary or even worth it for me?” It’s a great question, and one that many potential breast lift patients ask. In this blog, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know about breast lift surgery for small breasts, including the benefits and options, so you can feel confident when deciding if a breast lift is right for you.
Table of Contents
- I Have Small Breasts. Is a Breast Lift Right For Me?
- Benefits of a Breast Lift for Small Breasts
- Will a Breast Lift Make My Small Breasts Look Bigger?
- Benefits of Combining a Breast Lift With Breast Augmentation
- Is a Breast Lift Alone or Breast Lift With Augmentation Best For Me?
- Find Out More About Breast Lifts in Newport Beach
I Have Small Breasts. Is a Breast Lift Right For Me?
Even if your breasts are naturally small, they are still susceptible to the pull of gravity and loss of elasticity in your skin that happens with age. Over time, these factors, along with hormonal changes, weight fluctuations, pregnancy, and breastfeeding, can stretch your skin and cause your breasts to droop, no matter their size.
Women with smaller breasts may think that sagging won’t be as noticeable, but even a small change in nipple position or breast shape can affect how you feel in your clothes, swimsuits, or in intimate situations. You might notice that your breasts no longer sit as high on your chest as they once did, or that they appear flatter or deflated.
A breast lift is designed to raise and reshape sagging breasts, improving their position and restoring a more youthful contour. This is achieved by sculpting and repositioning the breast tissue while simultaneously trimming away and tightening the surrounding skin. Your nipple and areola can also be moved to a more natural position, and stretched areolas can be reduced in size.
The biggest thing to consider when thinking about a breast lift for smaller breasts is whether it is something that would benefit your confidence and emotional health. Even if you just need a minor lift, choosing what’s right for you is up to you.
Benefits of a Breast Lift for Small Breasts
Smaller-breasted women can experience the same benefits from a breast lift as women with larger breasts, including:
Improved Breast Shape
A breast lift can create rounder, firmer, and more symmetrical breasts. This can be especially beneficial for smaller breasts that may look elongated, flat, or uneven because of sagging.
Enhanced Cleavage and Perkiness
Even if you have naturally small breasts, lifting and reshaping the tissue and repositioning your nipples can give your bust line a more lifted, youthful appearance. Your breasts will sit higher on your chest, and you’ll notice an improvement in how they look in bras and swimsuits.
Clothing Fits Better
Lifted breast shape can make a significant difference in how tops, dresses, and bras fit. You may discover that clothes hang better on your body and fitted tops show off a more flattering silhouette.
Restored Confidence
Everyone tends to be overly critical of their appearance at times, so undergoing a breast lift can boost your confidence. Whether you have small or large breasts, lifting and shaping them can make all the difference in how you feel when you look in the mirror.
Will a Breast Lift Make My Small Breasts Look Bigger?
Technically, a breast lift does not add volume; it simply reshapes and repositions the existing tissue. However, lifted, firmer, and rounder breasts often give the impression of being slightly larger, even though no additional volume has been added.
This “optical illusion” results from your breasts’ improved projection and shape after a lift. Drooping breasts can look deflated or smaller than they are. However, when the breast tissue is lifted and reshaped, your breasts may appear fuller and perkier.
If you’re concerned about loss of volume in your breasts, you might consider pairing your breast lift with a breast augmentation to give you fuller and more lifted breasts in one procedure. Fat transfer (obtained by liposuction of another body part) to the breasts is another option to add volume to the upper part of the breasts.
Benefits of Combining a Breast Lift With Breast Augmentation
If you’re looking to address both sagging and volume loss, a breast lift with implants or fat transfer performed by Dr. Paydar might be the ideal solution. Some of the benefits of combining a breast lift with augmentation include:
Customizable Results
By combining both procedures, you can tailor your results to match your aesthetic goals. Whether you want subtle fullness or a noticeable increase in size, Dr. Paydar will help you choose the right augmentation type to complement your lift.
Restores Upper Pole Fullness
One of the key issues with sagging breasts is a loss of volume at the top of the breast, or upper pole. Breast augmentation can restore upper pole fullness, creating a rounder and more youthful contour.
Balances Your Silhouette
By addressing both the position and volume of your breasts, the final result often gives you a more balanced and proportionate shape. This can improve your overall body shape and even make your waistline appear slimmer.
One Recovery
Undergoing a breast lift and augmentation at the same time means you’ll only need to go through one surgery and one recovery period, saving time (and money) and reducing the overall downtime required.
Is a Breast Lift Alone or Breast Lift With Augmentation Best For Me?
Deciding between a breast lift and a combination of a breast lift and augmentation depends on your unique goals, anatomy, and desired results. Below is a breakdown to help you figure out which choice might work best for you:
Choose a Breast Lift if:
- You’re happy with your breast size but want to improve their shape
- Your nipples point downward or sit below the natural breast crease
- Your breasts sag, but you don’t want to increase their size
- You want a natural look, but with a perkier profile
Choose a Combination of a Breast Lift and Augmentation if:
- You have both sagging and volume loss
- You want to improve your breast shape and size
- Your nipples point down, and your breasts appear deflated
- You want the most comprehensive enhancement possible
Find Out More About Breast Lifts in Newport Beach
Choosing to undergo a breast lift is a highly personal decision. It’s not about meeting anyone else’s expectations; it’s about how you feel in your body. If you have small breasts and are considering a lift, with or without augmentation, it’s time to schedule a consultation with Dr. Keyian Z. Paydar. Dr. Paydar is a skilled and experienced breast surgeon who will listen to your concerns and goals and advise you on which procedure best fits your specific needs. To schedule an appointment, call our office today at (949) 755-0575 or request an appointment using our online contact form.
