How Many Cup Sizes Do You Lose With A Breast Lift?

“How many cup sizes do you lose with a breast lift?” is a popular question posed by many women considering mastopexy. You may notice a change in cup size after lifting the breasts to a more youthful, perky state, which leads to questions about what’s happening to your breast volume. Let’s explore the relationship between breast lift and breast volume and set the record straight before you go bra shopping!

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Does a Breast Lift Reduce Breast Size? Cup Size?

Rather than significantly impacting size, a breast lift reshapes and elevates the breasts by removing excess skin, tightening the surrounding tissue, and repositioning the nipple for enhanced breast contours. While it typically does not remove significant breast tissue, many women report going down about one cup size after their breast lift surgery.

It’s essential to note that this reduction isn’t due to loss of breast volume. Instead, it’s because the removal of stretched skin and reshaping of the breasts can make them appear firmer, perkier, and more compact. As a result, your breasts may fit differently in bras, often requiring a smaller cup size. This is especially noticeable after restoring sagging breasts.

Why Cup Size Can Be Misleading

Just as your breast lift procedure is never one-size-fits-all, the same holds true for bras. Their cup sizes vary widely between brands and styles. After a breast lift, your breast volume remains largely the same, but the improved shape and position may alter how your favorite bras fit. You may find that you need to wear a smaller cup size post-surgery simply because your breasts are no longer spread out or drooping. Instead, you’ll achieve a more youthful, lifted appearance that fits beautifully in bras.

Breast Lift vs. Breast Reduction

To better understand the impact of your breast lift results, it’s helpful to compare the primary goal of a breast lift with breast reduction surgery:

• A breast lift is ideal for patients who are happy with their breast size but who wish to restore the youthful shape and position of their sagging breasts. Breast lift before and after photos will show a perkier, consolidated breast appearance without noticeable volume change.
• The primary focus of breast reduction is to reduce breast size by removing excess fat, tissue, and skin. It’s ideal for patients experiencing physical and emotional discomfort due to their overly large breasts. Breast reduction before and after photos will show significantly smaller breasts with improved positioning for the breasts and nipples.

For some patients, combining both procedures may be the best solution. Many women pursue this approach as part of a comprehensive mommy makeover to restore their pre-baby shape. I’ll help you explore your options and recommend the best approach during your personalized consultation.

Final Thoughts

Understanding how a breast lift impacts cup size and overall appearance can help you make an informed decision about your procedure. It’s crucial to have realistic expectations and understand the primary goal of a breast lift, which is to enhance shape and position rather than change breast size—even though some women do go down about one cup size after surgery.

At Weiler Plastic Surgery, our skilled surgeons tailor results that align with your aesthetic goals and leave you looking (and feeling!) like the best version of yourself. Schedule a consultation with us online today or call us at (225) 399-0001 to explore your breast lift options.