Breast Lift Surgery (Mastopexy) is a procedure to rejuvenate breasts which have developed sagging and stretching over time. Lifts can remove excess skin, lift your areolas, and restore breasts to a higher position. Breast lifts can be performed alone or in tandem with breast augmentation with implants or fat grafting. The goal is to restore youthful, round, and perky breasts with the areola at the center of the breast or slightly upturned (45/55 ratio). At the time of your consultation, Dr. Li will analyze your breasts in detail and discuss whether Breast Lift Surgery is a good option for you.
Based on the degree of sagging and stretch, different types of lifts may be required to rejuvenate the breasts. Lesser degrees of sagging/stretch can be treated with a circular lift, with scars hidden around the areola ("donut lift"). With more sagging, the addition of a vertical scar (“lollipop lift”) or vertical and horizontal scars underneath the breast (“anchor/T-shaped lift") may be required, as well as internal re-suspension of the breast.
KEY POINTS
SURGERY UNDER GENERAL ANESTHETIC
GO HOME THE SAME DAY (DAY SURGERY)
RETURN TO NORMAL ACTIVITIES IN 1-2 WEEKS
RESTORE FULL, PERKY, AND YOUTHFUL BREASTS
REMOVE EXCESS, STRETCHED OUT, AND DAMAGED BREAST SKIN
UPLIFT AND RE-CENTER YOUR AREOLAS ON YOUR BREASTS
RESHAPE YOUR BREASTS AND REDUCE THE SIZE OF YOUR AREOLAS
COMBINE WITH BREAST AUGMENTATION FOR TOTAL REJUVENATION
WHAT TO EXPECT BEFORE SURGERY
You will be evaluated by Dr. Li at the time of your initial consultation to determine if Breast Lift Surgery is the best option for you
You will be required to quit smoking and oral contraceptives 4 weeks before surgery
You will need to complete testing before surgery, which may include a physical with your PCP/primary physician, blood work, and an ECG
Prescriptions for your surgery will be sent to your local pharmacy, please obtain these medications ahead of time and bring them to your surgery
A deposit is required to secure your surgery date
Full payment is required 2 weeks before surgery; payment options include cash, cashier's check, or credit through Alphaeon or CareCredit
WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER SURGERY
General anesthesia can sometimes cause generalized body soreness and fatigue for a couple of days
Maximum discomfort will occur in the first few days after surgery and gradually improve
You will not be allowed to lift more than 10lbs for 4 weeks as a safety precaution
You will be provided a bra and compression garment to wear; it is recommended that you wear this for 6 weeks to help shape your breasts and minimize swelling
You may have drains after surgery and you will be given instructions on how to care of them
You may experience temporary bruising, swelling, numbness, or a burning sensation involving your breasts and over areas you had liposuction; bruising and swelling takes several weeks to improve; numbness takes a couple months to normalize
Scars may be red and firm for approximately 6 months before they soften and fade