As part of the natural aging process, pregnancy, breast-feeding, and excessive weight loss – can all cause women to lose skin elasticity in their breasts. Gravity takes over and breasts begin to sag.

Breastlift, or mastopexy, is a surgical procedure to raise and reshape sagging breasts – making the breasts firmer and more shapely – at least, for a time – with the best results achieved in women with small breasts. Large breasts can also be lifted however the results may not last as long. For women seeking breast enhancement – this can be undertaken in conjunction with implants to increase the breasts’ size.

In general, the best people for a breast lift include: women 18 years of age or older; whose skin has stretched; who has less breast volume than previously; who does not intend to lose a great deal of weight, get pregnant, or breastfeed; who is not currently pregnant or breastfeeding; who is in good health; and who wants to improve their appearance and has realistic expectations.

Some breast lifts can be performed under local anesthesia, however, those with larger breasts that require more extensive surgery, require inpatient surgery with a hospital stay of one or two days. There are three basic techniques used for breast lift surgery:

Concentric Mastopexy: this technique will only work for women with smaller breasts and minimal sagging.

Vertical Mastopexy: this surgery allows an additional strip of skin to be removed, giving the surgeon the option of greater correction.

Anchor-Shaped Mastopexy: an incision is made above the nipple in the shape of an anchor, with a circle at the top. This incision forms the shape of the new breast with the nipple placed in the circle at the top of the anchor, and the elliptical line at the bottom forming the lower contour.

After surgery patients are wrapped with gauze and elastic bandages or a surgical bra. Your breasts will be bruised, swollen, and uncomfortable for a day or two, but the pain shouldn’t be severe. It my be suggested that you refrain from sex for a week or so, and to avoid strenuous sports for about a month. After that, you can resume these activities slowly.

As with any major surgery, complications are a possibility. Mastopexy does leave noticeable, permanent scars, although they’ll be covered by a bra or bathing suit. Slow healing and wider scars are more common in smokers. Adverse reaction to anesthesia, infection, and blood clots are possible with any surgery. Loss of sensation in the nipple and breast tissue is common, but usually returns as nerves begin to regenerate. When implants are being used in conjunction with a lift, additional risks including implant leakage and interference with mammograms are a possiblity.

The average breast lift prices, depending on which technique is required, will range from $3,148 to $6,500 and $3,500 to $7,500. Should you choose to have a combined breast lift with breast augmentation prices will range from $4,000 to $9,000.

Breast lift finance is available – as simple as filling out an online application – with a response in as little as 30 seconds.

Breast lift surgery, as an aesthetic (cosmetic) procedure, generally is not covered by insurance. However if a breast reconstruction after mastectomy is performed, the other breast may need to be modified.

However – you must be aware that a breast lift won’t keep you firm forever – the effects of gravity, pregnancy, aging, and weight fluctuations will eventually take their toll again! Women who have implants along with their breast lift may find the results last longer!

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Sometimes patients who think they need implants to achieve the desired result actually need a breast lift instead of, or in addition to, augmentation surgery.

Several factors in life such as pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight fluctuations, aging or just plain gravity can cause a woman’s breasts to sag and become misshapen from the loss of skin elasticity and stretching. For these women, breast lift surgery may be the answer.

Breast lift surgery will tighten the skin and lift your breast back to the position and attitude it held before life took hold. A breast lift procedure, whether performed by a Newport Beach Breast Surgery professional or someone else, will not add any mass to your breast or change the fullness of the upper portion of your breast. If you need or desire these changes as well, you will need to consider having a combination lift and implant surgery.

The internet is a great place to gather general information and prepare yourself for your consultation but the final decision can only be made after consultation with your breast surgeon. Your Newport Beach breast surgery professional can help you determine if this procedure is right for you.

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