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A breast lift is a surgical breast enhancement procedure designed to lift your breasts to a higher point on your chest wall and reposition your nipple. Whether you were born with sagging breasts or your breast shape has changed due to age, weight loss or gain, or pregnancy, a breast lift can help revitalize your breasts, restoring a more youthful contour to your entire torso at Sieber Plastic Surgery.
During your initial consultation, Dr. David Sieber will work with you to understand exactly what it is that you don’t like about your breasts, and will formulate a customized treatment plan to help you achieve your desired breast shape.
This may involve a breast lift alone or a in conjunction with a breast augmentation if there’s a need to replace lost breast volume.
A breast lift, also known as mastopexy, is a surgical breast procedure to reshape and lift sagging breasts. This procedure is typically performed on patients who have experienced significant changes in breast shape and firmness due to aging, pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight fluctuations, or genetics.
A Breast lift is typically performed under general anesthesia and require a short recovery period. It’s important to discuss the risks and benefits of this procedure with a qualified plastic surgeon before making a decision.
One of the most common concerns for patients seeking a breast lift are the scars. The reality is that every surgical procedure is going to leave some kind of scar. It’s a trade off for lifted skin and better overall breast shape. However, these scars can be minimized with exemplary surgical technique and the latest scar management therapies.
Dr. Sieber has done advanced training with some of the best breast surgeons in the country and understands the importance of delivering the least conspicuous incision lines possible. One of the ways to do this is by choosing the appropriate incision type for your individual anatomy.
This incision traces around the pigmented skin of the areola. While this incision can allow for very good scar healing, it has a limitation in how far the breast and nipple are able to be moved. This technique is typically used in people who only require a small lift of the areola or to reduce the size of the areola.
This incision begins with a periareolar incision and then runs vertically from the bottom of the areola to the bottom of the breast. This technique is used in patients with a short distance between their nipple and breast fold who also have a low lying nipple.
This breasts incision follows the same path as a keyhole incision, but also runs horizontally along the breast crease in either direction for a short distance. The benefit of this technique is that it is able to address excess skin in both the horizontal and vertical axis of the breast.
After making the incisions, Dr. Sieber will then reshape the breast tissue to create a rounder, fuller breast while at the same time lifting the breast mound to a higher position on your torso, restoring a perkier, younger looking profile. Breast lift surgery is a same-day procedure performed under general anesthesia.
As with any major surgery, all medications and supplements which cause an increased risk of bleeding should be stopped 2 weeks prior to surgery. Please see our list of medications and supplements to avoid. As always, make sure to check with your doctor before stopping any medications.
It’s normal to feel some soreness and sensitivity during the first few days after your breast lift surgery. You may also have some areas of numbness, but these will gradually improve with time.
Most patients should plan to take off at least a week from work. After surgery, you will need to refrain from any rigorous activity for the first 2 weeks.
You may begin to perform light exercise 2 weeks after your surgery, You may go back to full exercise and activity after 4 weeks.
Most patients can see their final breast lift results within 3-6 months, but scars can take up to a year to totally heal and fade.
Best Plastic Surgeon
Focusing on cosmetic surgery of the face, breast, and body, San Francisco Plastic Surgeon Dr. David Sieber is a board-certified plastic surgeons in the San Francisco Bay Area with specialized fellowship training in cosmetic surgery. He has completed further training in the latest non-surgical procedures including dermal fillers, botulinum toxins, and laser skin rejuvenation.
The cost of a breast lift in SF varies depending on several factors, including the geographic location of the surgeon, the surgeon’s level of experience and qualifications, the type of surgical technique used, and the extent of the procedure needed to achieve the desired results.
Cost typically includes the surgeon’s fees, anesthesia fees, and facility fees.
The results of a breast lift can last for several years, but they are not permanent. The longevity of the results depends on several factors, including the individual’s genetics, skin elasticity, and lifestyle habits.
To help prolong the results of a breast lift, it’s important to maintain a stable weight, wear a supportive bra, avoid smoking, and practice healthy lifestyle habits. Regular exercise and a balanced diet can also help to promote healthy skin and breasts tissue, which can help to maintain the results of a breast lift for longer.
It is common for breast lift surgery to leave some scarring, as vertical and horizontal incisions are made to remove excess skin and reshape the breasts. The extent and visibility of the scars will depend on factors such as the type of breast lift procedure, the individual’s healing process, and their skin type and quality which are most highly linked to the individual’s genetics.
Many women find that as their breasts tissue has stretched out over time, so have their areolas. As a part of breast lift surgery, the areolar size is reduced so that it is in proportion to your newly lifted breast.
Yes, a breast lift, or mastopexy, is designed to tighten the skin of the breasts. During the procedure, excess skin is removed, and the remaining breast tissue is reshaped and lifted to create a firmer and more youthful appearance. The tightening of the skin helps to address issues such as sagging and drooping breasts, giving them a lifted and rejuvenated look.
A breast lift will remove excess skin, and reposition your breast tissue and nipple higher on your chest wall. However, many patients opt to have a breast implant placed at the same time as their breast lift surgery to restore fullness to the top part of the breast. Ask Dr. Sieber if you are a good candidate for a breast implant at the time of your breast lift consultation.
A breast reduction, breast augmentation, and breast lift can all help to create more breast symmetry.* The right procedure is going to depend on your individual anatomy. While no two breasts are exactly alike, wanting them to be more similar in size and shape is a realistic goal. Dr. Sieber will help guide you to the procedure that is right for you and your desired look
Breasts lifts require greater surgical expertise and time to lift and remove tissue, making them cost slightly more than breast implants. However, they are really two different procedures which provide different results: improvement in shape and improvement in size.
While there are some non-surgical treatments that claim to tighten breast skin, the results are typically limited compared to surgical options like a breast lift.
To find out more about breast lift with San Francisco Plastic Surgeon Dr. David Sieber, call us today at 415-915-9000.
References
Research Breast lift – https://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures/breast-lift
Forms of Mastopexy – https://www.webmd.com/beauty/mastopexy-breast-lifting-procedures
*Disclaimer: Results may vary from person to person. Editorial content, before and after images, and patient testimonials do not constitute a guarantee of specific results.
