Breasts may begin to droop and lose their firmness due to factors such as age, pregnancy, or nursing. Breast lift surgery, also called mastopexy, can help give your breasts firmness and a more youthful-looking silhouette. If you have also lost volume in your breasts, you may choose to combine this procedure with breast augmentation. Implants often help many of our patients regain the breasts of their youth.
Breast lift surgery generally provides the best results in women who have small to moderate sized breasts that show signs of sagging. It is possible to treat larger and/or heavier breasts as well, but the weight of such breasts has tendency to undo the effects of the breast lift in a shorter amount of time.
Because pregnancy and breastfeeding tend to enlarge the breasts, it is usually a good decision to postpone your breast lift until after you are finished having children. Also, if you have decided to get breast implants in conjunction with a lift, The Hair and Shape Clinic will discuss with you in more detail the combined procedure.
The incision for breast lift surgery is very similar to that used in a breast reduction; however, instead of removing excess tissue, The Hair and Shape Clinic will simply tighten up the existing skin and reposition the nipple to a more flattering location. If the areolas have expanded due to pregnancy, you may choose to have their size reduced at this time.
To add more fullness to their breasts, many of our breast lift patients request augmentation with implants as well. Having these procedures completed at the same time helps to minimize recovery time and scarring.
Immediately after surgery, you will be asked to spend at least one week to recover in the comfort of your home. During this time, it is important that you rest and minimize your arm movements as much as possible. You will be given post-operative instructions prior to surgery, and it is important that you follow these instructions.
Most patients can return to normal, non-strenuous daily activities after one week. For more strenuous activities, such as exercise, it is important to wait at least 4 weeks or until given clearance by Dr. Umang Kothari.
If you’ve been considering changing the appearance or size of your breasts, talk to The Hair and Shape Clinic to find out if you would be an appropriate candidate for this procedure. Whether you are seeking breast augmentation with implants, breast reduction, or a breast lift, he can combine artistic skill and medical expertise to give you a beautiful, natural-looking profile.