With the passage of time breasts tend to loose some elasticity and begin to droop. This is often the case following pregnancies and marked weight loss. As the breast droops there is emptiness in the upper part of the breasts and the nipples point down. Then a breast lift may be combined with a breast augmentation. The implant increases the volume of the breast and maintains the firmness the upper part of the lifted breast.

The final result of any treatment or esthetic procedure may vary from patient to patient.