Breast lift surgery is a viable option for women with breasts that droop, sag, or appear otherwise deflated. The main goal of a breast lift is to raise, reshape, and tighten the breasts for a tauter, more youthful appearance. In addition to repositioning the breast tissue, the nipples and areolas will also be raised so that they project forward instead of down.
Those who benefit most from this surgery include women whose bodies have been significantly changed by weight loss, pregnancy, or aging. This surgery can also help women with asymmetrical or uneven breasts.
While a breast lift alone will not increase the overall size of your breasts, you may choose to combine this procedure with breast augmentation for total breast rejuvenation. The lift will reposition the breasts and improve nipple projection, and the augmentation will add volume and increase size.
Dr. Aghayan has extensive experience performing breast lift surgery for his patients and can help you achieve natural-looking, long-lasting results with this procedure.
You can expect multiple benefits from breast lift surgery.
Once you’ve considered breast lift surgery, it’s a good idea to book a consultation appointment with Dr. Aghayan. This appointment is useful for multiple reasons. It gives you a chance to discuss the changes you’d like to see in your breasts with Dr. Aghayan, and, in turn, you can go over your medical history and physical composition to assess your surgical options and help you move forward with the best solution.
It’s advised that you bring a list of any current medications or supplements you are taking to your consultation appointment along with notes or pictures concerning your ideal breast shape and size. As you move forward and book a surgery date, Dr. Aghayan may have you undergo additional lab tests and/or adjust your medications. It’s also important that you stop smoking and drinking alcohol at a certain point prior to your surgery.
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Dr. Aric Aghayan2021-12-06 17:05:442021-12-06 17:16:59Breast Lift Patient #3Breast lifts are typically outpatient procedures, which means you’ll be able to go home on the same day as your surgery.
In general, breast lift surgery follows the same pattern:
Breast lift surgery is extremely common, and the vast majority of patients do not have issues with their recovery. Still, as with any surgery, there are some risks and complications that all patients should be aware of. These include:
Breast lift surgery generally requires a more extensive recovery than breast augmentation surgery. Once you are released home after a brief period of monitoring following your surgery, you’ll need to wear a medical compression bra to diminish swelling and carefully follow the postoperative instructions provided to you by Dr. Aghayan. A draining tube may also go home with you. This will be inserted near the incision site to help with fluid accumulation.
Swelling will go down within about a week after your surgery, and from here, you’ll begin to see the outstanding results this procedure can achieve.
As you recover, remember to take it easy and avoid any intense activity such as working out or lifting heavy objects. Dr. Aghayan will notify you when you’re able to return to normal daily activities such as work and exercise.
Breast lifts are often combined with procedures such as:
Liposuction can be an excellent complement to breast lift surgery as it is especially beneficial for patients who have achieved significant weight loss or mothers whose bodies have been changed by pregnancy. The goal of liposuction is to remove stubborn fat from areas of the body such as the abdomen, buttocks, thighs, flanks, and upper arms.
Combining breast augmentation with a breast lift allows patients to get the most out of surgery. Whereas a breast lift will raise and tighten the breasts for a firmer, perkier appearance, breast augmentation can add volume and increase the size of the breasts.
When excess skin on the breasts is present, it’s common for there to be excess skin on the abdomen as well. The only way to correct this latter issue is with a tummy tuck, which tightens and strengthens the abdominal muscles while removing excess skin from the upper and lower abdomen.
The goal of a mommy makeover is to restore a woman’s body after she has experienced pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding.
Breastfeeding, especially, can cause the breasts to lose volume and elasticity. This may make them appear droopy and flat. Both of these issues can be corrected with a breast lift, making it one of the staple procedures in many mommy makeovers.
These are the most common questions we receive about breast lift surgery.
What is the difference between breast augmentation and a breast lift?
Essentially, a breast lift uses the tissue, fat, and skin a woman already has. The breasts are simply adjusted and repositioned to sit higher on the chest. Breast lifts target sagging, droopy breasts that tend to point downward.
When a woman desires an increase in the size and volume of her breasts, she should opt for breast augmentation. This procedure utilizes silicone or saline breast implants (or a fat transfer process) to increase the overall volume of the breasts.
In some cases, women may choose to undergo both breast augmentation and breast lift surgery.
Do I need a breast lift or breast implants?
Many women are confused as to whether they would benefit most from a breast lift or breast augmentation. In fact, the two procedures are notably different and target varied issues related to breast shape, size, and position.
If you would like to increase the size of your breasts, breast augmentation is likely the best solution. To correct breasts that sag and droop (and nipples that point down instead of out), choose a breast lift.
To best determine whether a breast lift or breast augmentation is best for you, book a consultation appointment with Dr. Aghayan to discuss your options.
How long does breast lift surgery take?
Most breast lift surgeries will take approximately two hours or more. The duration of surgery, however, will depend largely on the complexity of breast ptosis (sagging) and the size, location, and nature of the necessary incisions. The inverted-T (also known as anchor) incision method and the straight-line vertical incision method are most commonly used.
Can you feel your nipples after a breast lift?
Immediately following your surgery, it’s possible you may experience some changes in nipple sensation and sensitivity. In most cases, this feeling will return over the weeks and months following surgery.
Will my nipples be moved?
Usually, yes. When the breasts are lifted and tightened, it’s common for the nipples to be moved as well. This helps achieve more youthful-looking breasts with a nipple line that sits at a natural height. In some cases, the size of the areolas may also be reduced in order to match the new proportions of your breasts.
Do you lose a cup size with a breast lift?
It’s possible. Though it shouldn’t be assumed that any reduction in cup size is the result of volume loss. Rather, some women will go down around one cup size when the breasts are repositioned to a higher place on the chest, and excess skin, tissue, and fat are removed. Speak to Dr. Aghayan about your desired cup size, and he will help you achieve this goal with surgery.
How long do breast lifts last?
Results from your breast lift should last for at least several years. While it is possible to see some loose and sagging skin as you age normally, the best way to maintain your results is by following a good care schedule after surgery and by maintaining a stable healthy weight over time.
Significant weight loss or gain and pregnancy and breastfeeding can greatly alter your results. For this reason, it is also recommended that women wait until they are done having children to undergo breast lift surgery.
