Who it suits
- Your breasts dropped after large weight change
- Breasts lost volume and firmness after breastfeeding
- Breasts have lost elasticity with age
- The nipple sits at or below the fold under the breast
- You want to add volume and lift sagging tissue in one surgery
Is Breast Lift right for you?
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A quick self-check
Normally the nipple sits about 4 to 5cm above the fold under the breast. When the nipple sits below that fold, the breast is considered sagging.
This is only a rough guide. At consultation Dr. Im measures the nipple position against the fold and looks at breast volume, skin and shape before deciding whether correction is needed.
Why breasts sag
Large weight change, breastfeeding after childbirth and aging reduce the volume of breast tissue and its elasticity. Heavy dieting or aging also lowers collagen, so the breast can look flat or start to droop.
Because the causes differ, the same look can need different treatment. Some breasts mainly lost volume; in others the whole breast and nipple have moved down.
Implant alone or a lift?
In some people the nipple position is fine but the upper breast has emptied after childbirth or breastfeeding; an implant that restores volume can improve the shape. In others the nipple and the whole breast have moved down, and volume alone will not lift them.
Dr. Im decides whether correction is needed, and which method, by how far the nipple has dropped relative to the fold and by the condition of the breast. When the lower breast also needs reshaping, a vertical incision from the nipple to the fold (about 5cm) is one effective option, and it can also reduce size if needed.
Lift with volume: Silhouette Fit
When sagging comes with lost volume, the clinic's Silhouette Fit breast augmentation can add volume and lift the drooping breast tissue at the same time. It uses a 3D dual-plane implant placement and small incisions in hidden areas such as the armpit or breast fold.
The aim is a firmer, younger-looking shape that sits in proportion with your waist and pelvis. Whether this is enough, or a lift incision is also needed, depends on how far the breast has dropped.
Recovery and aftercare
As general guidance for breast surgery at the clinic, keep to light daily activities for the first 2 to 3 weeks and start regular exercise after about 6 to 8 weeks. Ask the medical team before exercises that use the chest muscles.
Inflammation can cause heat, swelling or tiredness. The clinic checks for this early with its equipment and treats it promptly. The goal is a breast that stays healthy and keeps its shape over time, not only right after surgery.
Treatment steps
- Consultation with Dr. Im: nipple position against the fold, volume, skin and shape
- Choice of method: volume only, volume with lift, or a lift incision
- Surgery with the chosen method and incision
- Aftercare and follow-up as swelling settles
Your medical team
Dr. Im Jung-wooBoard-certified general surgeon
Dr. Kim Il-gonBoard-certified general surgeon
Dr. Koo Bon-junBoard-certified plastic surgeon
What your consultation covers
- One-on-one, in a private room
- Your consultation is held one-on-one, so you can ask about concerns you would rather not raise in front of others.
- A plan based on your proportions
- We look at how the area connects with the rest of your face or body before recommending anything, and we tell you honestly when something is not a good fit.
- A quote for your plan
- Cost depends on what your plan involves, so you receive a quote after the consultation.
- Timing from abroad
- Include your travel dates when you contact us, so recovery and follow-up can be discussed before you book flights.
Questions
Will an implant alone fix sagging?
Sometimes, if the nipple position is fine and mainly upper volume is lost. If the nipple and breast tissue have dropped well below the fold, a lift is usually needed.
Will a bigger implant lift sagging breasts?
Not reliably. Extra volume in a breast that has dropped can make the lower part look heavier. The method is chosen by the cause of sagging, not by size.
Can I correct sagging and reduce size at the same time?
Yes. The vertical incision method allows a larger reduction and is effective for correcting sagging, so both can be done in one surgery.
How should I prepare for surgery?
Stop smoking and drinking before surgery and pause medicines that affect blood circulation. Detailed instructions are given individually at consultation.
Results vary by person.
