A member asked:

Would a breast lift require implants every 5-10 years?

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Dr. Jorge De la Pedraja answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

No: A breast does not always require implants. If the patient wants more fullness up top or they are unhappy with their natural volume then they need an implant. It also doesn't always have to be very large. It all depends on the patients needs and wants.

Answered 10/6/2017

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Dr. Zahid Niazi answered

Specializes in Cosmetic Surgery

Lift plus implants: First of all, implants are not always needed for lifting the breasts. A breast lift is carried out to correct a sagging breast. When the breast volume is small, then additional volume (implant) is needed to improve the appearance. As for the second part of your query - neither a breast lift nor a breast lift plus implant augmentation is necessary every 5-10 years.

Answered 7/26/2014

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No: a lift does not necessarily require implant. These are two different surgeries. Implant does not lift the breast, it can only give an illusion of a lift if the breasts are small and a bit droopy. Lift is usually done without an implant. If implant is used, they. Do not necessarily need to be changed so often. There is no expiration date on them!

Answered 10/22/2015

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Dr. Ergun Kocak answered

Specializes in Plastic Surgery

Not usually: A breast lift only involves tightening the skin and moving the nipple. It does not usually involve an implant. A breast augmentation usually uses an implant to add volume to the breast. In some cases, these two procedures can be combined as an augmentation-mastopexy. Any implant will have a failure rate associated with it and will likely require replacement after a period of time.

Answered 5/10/2018

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