Breast Lift (Mastopexy) and Breast Reduction
Breast reduction
If you’re reading this, it’s time. Time for you to get the relief you’ve deserved for years now. Breast reduction is relief. Relief from pain, rashes, bra straps digging in, and problems with exercise.
Let’s get you back to life.
Let’s get you back to life.
Breast lift
A breast lift, also known as a mastopexy, is a surgical procedure that raises and firms the breasts by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue.
Most patients I see for breast lifts are women who have lost some of their natural fullness due to weight loss, pregnancy or the effects of gravity. I want to instill in anyone considering a breast lift that there is no shame in the desire to achieve your ideal physical aesthetic and sometimes a procedure is the only way this can be attained.
Restoring Your Breasts
Whether you are hoping for lifted, perky, or fuller breasts, your ideal for your breasts is as unique as your breast shape and size. No two bodies are the same. My primary approach is an assessment of your individual specific needs. Once I understand what bothers you about your breasts and how you would like your breasts to look, we will review treatment options for accomplishing your goals. It is not uncommon that a breast augmentation is needed with a breast lift as well as alteration of the areola or dark skin surrounding the nipple. Together we will come up with a detailed plan to address your concerns.
My purpose is to help women feel better about how they look at themselves. Body image and self-esteem are, for better or worse, intimately intertwined. For many women, breasts are the single feature that affects how confident they feel about their body. Improved shape and/or position of the breasts is undeniably one of the surest ways for a woman to feel better about the way they look.
Breast Lift Method
The anchor incision is my preferred incision method for a breast lift. It can be created around the areola and downward towards the breast crease in a vertical line or along the breast crease in a horizontal line. The incision can correct most sagginess issues and is often used for people with severe ptosis that needs the most amount of skin taken out.
I am always specific and direct with my patients about the benefits and compromises for any surgery. I feel it is important to impart that a breast lift will inevitably involve some scar tissue. This is often the trade off for undergoing a surgical procedure. I take extreme pride in all of my work and utilize every measure and technique available possible to minimize scarring. I only mention this because I believe being up front at the outset will result in the best outcome and realistic expectations for surgery. I want you to feel comfortable and safe when you come to my practice and I welcome any questions or concerns you have. I make a concerted effort to be gentle with the tissue I’m operating on in the interest of shortened recovery time.
The results of a properly prepared for and performed breast lift are long-lasting. You will be able to see an immediate change in the appearance of your breasts after your procedure. The shape of your breasts will continue to change and improve over the next few months as the tissue recovers and your breasts settle into place. The end result will be firmer, rounder and perkier breasts.
Real Patients
Our mantra of “Moms, Not Models” goes beyond mothers strictly speaking and is a commitment to real people, real women seeking realistic results. Women who have given birth or experienced great physical change and are looking to regain their youthful shape and perky breasts deserve to feel good about their body. A woman living life to the fullest, with confidence, is worth every ounce of effort I give to each patient. It’s a great reward helping women become more accepting and confident in their bodies.
My Approach
Whether you are done having children or ready to make a lifestyle change, I am inspired to make you feel beautiful and confident. I’m passionate about your results and meticulous about every detail. A breast lift will provide a youthful appearance and renewed self-confidence.
Top 10 Reasons for a Breast Lift
There are many benefits of a breast lift that can bring positive changes in your life:
1. Raise droopy or saggy breasts
2. Fit better in your clothes with firmer shape
3. Boost your self-esteem
4. Eliminate conditions that create rashes and skin infections
5. A more natural and youthful appearance
6. Not be limited during physical activities
7. Experience back pain relief
8. Improvement in the appearance of your nipples and areolas
9. Enhanced proportions of your body
10. Most importantly, inspire a new lifestyle
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I a candidate for a breast lift?
Any woman in good physical health and who does not smoke is a great candidate for a breast lift. I enjoy meeting new and returning patients and listening to how I can help them achieve their new look. The goal is to ensure you understand what a breast lift can do for you and have realistic expectations. For example, a breast lift is an excellent way to address asymmetry between breasts like when one breast sits lower than the other. One note, you should wait to have this procedure if you are planning to lose a lot of weight or if you are currently pregnant or planning to have more children.
Are there scars with a breast lift?
Yes. Scars are inevitable with a breast lift. The extent of scarring is contingent upon several factors, most important of which is the care and precision of the doctor performing you surgery. An experienced, precise surgeon is careful only to affect necessary tissues. Done correctly breast lift scars should fade into thin, white lines in the first couple of years after your surgery.
What are the risks with a breast lift?
There are risks associated with any surgical procedure. As previously mentioned, I am steadfast and uncompromising when it comes to patient safety. We take every precaution possible at our practice to minimize risk. The risks commonly associated with a breast lift are asymmetry, bleeding, infection, scarring, and subtle changes in nipple or breast sensation. Under normal circumstances complications are rare.
When can I have a breast lift after childbirth?
There is no specific time frame but it is best to wait at least six months after you stop breastfeeding. The key is for your breast to no longer be producing any more milk. And you should not be planning to have any more children. We can discuss this topic during your consultation.
Recovery
Proper recovery is as important as the procedure itself. Once your procedure is complete you will be taken to a private convalescence room where your healing will begin. Being that recovery is such an integral part of your results we provide a post-op regime with everything you will need to heal as optimal as possible.
Recovery times vary from patient to patient but generally you will be able to resume work within two weeks and you can expect most major healing to occur within two months.
During your recovery :
We have a nurse available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for any questions or concerns during your healing process. It is our goal to make your recovery as comfortable as possible, please do not hesitate to contact us for any reason.
Most patients I see for breast lifts are women who have lost some of their natural fullness due to weight loss, pregnancy or the effects of gravity. I want to instill in anyone considering a breast lift that there is no shame in the desire to achieve your ideal physical aesthetic and sometimes a procedure is the only way this can be attained.
Restoring Your Breasts
Whether you are hoping for lifted, perky, or fuller breasts, your ideal for your breasts is as unique as your breast shape and size. No two bodies are the same. My primary approach is an assessment of your individual specific needs. Once I understand what bothers you about your breasts and how you would like your breasts to look, we will review treatment options for accomplishing your goals. It is not uncommon that a breast augmentation is needed with a breast lift as well as alteration of the areola or dark skin surrounding the nipple. Together we will come up with a detailed plan to address your concerns.
My purpose is to help women feel better about how they look at themselves. Body image and self-esteem are, for better or worse, intimately intertwined. For many women, breasts are the single feature that affects how confident they feel about their body. Improved shape and/or position of the breasts is undeniably one of the surest ways for a woman to feel better about the way they look.
Breast Lift Method
The anchor incision is my preferred incision method for a breast lift. It can be created around the areola and downward towards the breast crease in a vertical line or along the breast crease in a horizontal line. The incision can correct most sagginess issues and is often used for people with severe ptosis that needs the most amount of skin taken out.
I am always specific and direct with my patients about the benefits and compromises for any surgery. I feel it is important to impart that a breast lift will inevitably involve some scar tissue. This is often the trade off for undergoing a surgical procedure. I take extreme pride in all of my work and utilize every measure and technique available possible to minimize scarring. I only mention this because I believe being up front at the outset will result in the best outcome and realistic expectations for surgery. I want you to feel comfortable and safe when you come to my practice and I welcome any questions or concerns you have. I make a concerted effort to be gentle with the tissue I’m operating on in the interest of shortened recovery time.
The results of a properly prepared for and performed breast lift are long-lasting. You will be able to see an immediate change in the appearance of your breasts after your procedure. The shape of your breasts will continue to change and improve over the next few months as the tissue recovers and your breasts settle into place. The end result will be firmer, rounder and perkier breasts.
Real Patients
Our mantra of “Moms, Not Models” goes beyond mothers strictly speaking and is a commitment to real people, real women seeking realistic results. Women who have given birth or experienced great physical change and are looking to regain their youthful shape and perky breasts deserve to feel good about their body. A woman living life to the fullest, with confidence, is worth every ounce of effort I give to each patient. It’s a great reward helping women become more accepting and confident in their bodies.
My Approach
Whether you are done having children or ready to make a lifestyle change, I am inspired to make you feel beautiful and confident. I’m passionate about your results and meticulous about every detail. A breast lift will provide a youthful appearance and renewed self-confidence.
Top 10 Reasons for a Breast Lift
There are many benefits of a breast lift that can bring positive changes in your life:
1. Raise droopy or saggy breasts
2. Fit better in your clothes with firmer shape
3. Boost your self-esteem
4. Eliminate conditions that create rashes and skin infections
5. A more natural and youthful appearance
6. Not be limited during physical activities
7. Experience back pain relief
8. Improvement in the appearance of your nipples and areolas
9. Enhanced proportions of your body
10. Most importantly, inspire a new lifestyle
Frequently Asked Questions
Am I a candidate for a breast lift?
Any woman in good physical health and who does not smoke is a great candidate for a breast lift. I enjoy meeting new and returning patients and listening to how I can help them achieve their new look. The goal is to ensure you understand what a breast lift can do for you and have realistic expectations. For example, a breast lift is an excellent way to address asymmetry between breasts like when one breast sits lower than the other. One note, you should wait to have this procedure if you are planning to lose a lot of weight or if you are currently pregnant or planning to have more children.
Are there scars with a breast lift?
Yes. Scars are inevitable with a breast lift. The extent of scarring is contingent upon several factors, most important of which is the care and precision of the doctor performing you surgery. An experienced, precise surgeon is careful only to affect necessary tissues. Done correctly breast lift scars should fade into thin, white lines in the first couple of years after your surgery.
What are the risks with a breast lift?
There are risks associated with any surgical procedure. As previously mentioned, I am steadfast and uncompromising when it comes to patient safety. We take every precaution possible at our practice to minimize risk. The risks commonly associated with a breast lift are asymmetry, bleeding, infection, scarring, and subtle changes in nipple or breast sensation. Under normal circumstances complications are rare.
When can I have a breast lift after childbirth?
There is no specific time frame but it is best to wait at least six months after you stop breastfeeding. The key is for your breast to no longer be producing any more milk. And you should not be planning to have any more children. We can discuss this topic during your consultation.
Recovery
Proper recovery is as important as the procedure itself. Once your procedure is complete you will be taken to a private convalescence room where your healing will begin. Being that recovery is such an integral part of your results we provide a post-op regime with everything you will need to heal as optimal as possible.
Recovery times vary from patient to patient but generally you will be able to resume work within two weeks and you can expect most major healing to occur within two months.
During your recovery :
- Avoid strenuous activities for at least one month, including lifting over your head
- It is normal to experience some loss of sensation in your nipples and breast at first, but feeling commonly returns within six weeks as swelling subsides
- An elastic bandage or support bra can help decrease swelling and support your breasts
- Medication can be prescribed for pain relief
- Moisturizers can be applied if your breast skin is dry, as long as you do not put it in the suture area
We have a nurse available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for any questions or concerns during your healing process. It is our goal to make your recovery as comfortable as possible, please do not hesitate to contact us for any reason.
