Dr. Chaudhari is a double board-certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in breast enhancement, breast implants, reduction, and lifts.
What is Breast Lift Surgery?
A breast lift, known as mastopexy, raises the breasts and corrects sagging caused by weight loss, pregnancy, loss of the skin’s natural elasticity, or simply the effects of gravity. The procedure serves to enhance breasts by removing excess skin.
A breast lift mastopexy can also reduce areolar size (the dark skin surrounding the nipple), and it can be combined with breast augmentation (mammoplasty) for added breast volume and firmness. A breast lift is appropriate for any size sagging breasts, but results last longest with smaller breasts.
A breast lift is ideal for women whose breasts sag and have lost their youthful shape, contour, or volume. Ideal candidates are in good overall health, maintain a stable weight, do not smoke, and have realistic expectations for a breast lift procedure. The breast lift does not change the breast size, nor does it increase the fullness or roundness in the upper part of the breasts. Women who desire larger, smaller, or more rounded breasts may want to consider a breast augmentation or breast reduction together with a breast lift. Dr. Chaudhari will discuss all procedure details and address any questions or concerns during a pre-surgical consultation.
The breast lift does not change the breast size, nor does it increase the fullness or roundness in the upper part of the breasts. Women who desire larger, smaller, or more rounded breasts may want to consider a breast augmentation or breast reduction together with a breast lift. Dr. Chaudhari will discuss all details of the procedure, and address any questions or concerns during a pre-surgical consultation.
After surgery, the breasts are wrapped with gauze dressings, and an elastic bandage or surgical bra will be worn. After a few days, this is replaced with a soft support bra worn 24 hours a day for about a month. The breasts normally experience bruising, swelling, and some discomfort following surgery, but these subside within a few days. Stitches can usually be removed after one to two weeks when most patients can return to work.
With realistic goals, you should be very satisfied with the look of your lifted breasts. The results of your mastopexy will be visible immediately after surgery, and you may become even more satisfied as swelling goes down and incision lines fade.
As with any cosmetic surgery, a breast lift has certain risks associated with it, these may include bleeding, infection, temporary numbness, uneven positioning, breast hardening, and tissue damage. Dr. Chaudhari will take special precautions to reduce these risks and ensure patients receive the desired results from their breast lift procedure with minimal side effects.
Mastopexy is usually performed outpatient under general anesthesia and can utilize several different incision options. The most appropriate incision will be determined by several different factors, including the patient’s breast size and shape, degree of sagging, size and position of the nipples, amount of excess skin, skin quality, and more. Some of the most commonly used incisions for breast lift include:
The standard breast lift technique involves a circular incision around the areola, a vertical incision down towards the bottom of the breast, and a horizontal incision along the crease of the breast. Excess skin and tissue are gently removed, and the remaining tissue is tightened. The nipple remains in place during breast relief, allowing patients to breastfeed after surgery.
Considered less invasive than a standard incision, this technique involves creating two circle incisions around the areolas, removing the excess skin, and tightening the surrounding tissue in between for a tighter, rounder breast. Scarring is often less noticeable with this technique, which is ideal for small to medium breasts with moderate drooping.
Dr. Chaudhari will lift and reshape the breast tissue with either type of incision, forming a new, rejuvenated contour. The nipple and areola are moved to a higher location on the breast. Finally, the excess breast skin that results from poor elasticity is trimmed, and stitches are placed deep throughout the breast tissue to support the lifted breasts.
Reclaim your confidence and enjoy beautifully lifted breasts with the help of Dr. Chaudhari’s expertise. To learn more about breast lift surgery and explore your options, schedule a consultation today. Contact us at SunCoast Plastic Surgery to take the first step toward achieving your aesthetic goals. Your transformation starts here!
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