Can My Breast Be Reshaped Without Changing the Size?

When it comes to aesthetic breast surgery, most people think about making their breasts larger or smaller. But there’s more to cosmetic breast surgery than breast augmentation and breast reduction: Breast lift surgery and breast implant revision surgery are two procedures that allow you to alter the shape and contours of your breasts, too — but without changing their size.

Rishi Jindal, MD, is experienced in all types of cosmetic breast surgery, helping patients at Rejuvenate Plastic Surgery achieve their specific and unique goals. In this post, learn how Dr. Jindal can help you change the contours of your breasts without altering their size.

Reshaping your breasts

As we age, our breasts can change, sometimes dramatically. Sagging, “bottoming out,” and stretching are all common issues that can take a toll on your breasts and on your confidence, too. Fortunately, surgery can help.

Breast implant revision surgery

Many people think breast implant revision surgery is only used when you want to “upsize” or “downsize” your implants, or eliminate them entirely. However, revision surgery can improve the shape and contours, too, without changing implant size.

Revision surgery is ideal for women whose implants have shifted over time, changing the symmetry of their breasts or making their implants appear too close together or too far apart. It’s also a good option for implants that have “slipped” out of the pocket of tissue that supports them, resulting in part of the implant drifting lower than its original position. 

If the edges of your implants are visible or if your skin appears rippled or puckery, revision surgery can help, too, relieving uneven stress on your skin or repositioning the implant to eliminate visible edges. Some women have implant revision surgery to swap their current implants for a different type or shape.

Breast lift surgery

If you don’t have implants, breast lift surgery (or mastopexy) can help change the shape and profile of your breasts without affecting their size. Mastopexy gently lifts and repositions your breasts to counteract sagging.

Breast lift surgery helps restore a more youthful profile in older women, while also addressing sagging that happens as a result of pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight changes. In addition to lifting your breasts, breast lift surgery removes excess skin and repositions your nipples for a more youthful appearance.

Mastopexy can also be combined with breast implant revision surgery for women who have both sagging and implant-related issues, like puckering or shifting. 

The right surgery for your goals

Like any cosmetic surgery, breast revision surgery and mastopexy both begin with a consultation visit to discuss your concerns and your goals. During your visit, we review your medical history, including previous breast surgeries, along with any medical conditions you have and any medications you’re taking.

We measure your breasts and sometimes order imaging studies. And, of course, Dr. Jindal listens carefully to your goals and concerns so he can tailor your procedure specifically for you.

Don’t let your breasts make you feel less than confident. To learn more about procedures that can improve the contours and appearance of your breasts, request an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Jindal and the team at Rejuvenate Plastic Surgery in San Diego, California, today.