Posted February 16, 2023 in Breast Lift
Plastic surgery has evolved in multiple ways since its inception, and the popular breast lift procedure is not immune to the changes of time and society. Yet, one of the most ‘fulfilling’ procedures that patients undergo is a breast lift. They often experience a renewed sense of self and a new lease on life once they discover their new breasts, which sit higher and a little perkier than pre-surgery. Even though cosmetic procedures have become safer today, choosing a board-certified breast lift surgeon qualified to perform a breast lift is still of the utmost importance. It can be daunting and cumbersome to sift through reviews and hundreds of websites to find the surgeon who’s the right fit for you.
Plastic surgeons are not a one-size-fits-all, and what may be the right fit for you may not be for someone else—even if both are considering the same procedure. That’s because cosmetic procedures, no matter what they are, are highly individualized, and feeling at ease with your surgeon is of the utmost importance.
Still, there’s a lot to consider when choosing a breast lift surgeon, including their style, preferred incision technique, and if they routinely perform the procedure with or without breast implants. So consider this guide the ultimate checklist for 10 things to contemplate when a breast lift.
What is better, breast augmentation or a breast lift?
Both breast augmentations and lifts can dramatically improve the breasts, but what you want to enhance determines which one is best for you. For example, a breast augmentation increases volume and size, whereas a breast lift repositions the breasts to a more youthful position.
Determining between breast augmentation and lift also has much to do with where the nipples sit and how much upper pole fullness exists. If the nipples are positioned at a low point, only a breast lift will be able to reposition them higher up on the breast. And if there’s a lack of fullness in the upper portion of the breasts, a breast lift can help reinstate that by reworking where the breast tissue sits.
Often, plastic surgeons will use a combination approach of a breast augmentation with breast lift instead of one or the other when the two together will create the best result.
How does a breast lift with fat transfer work?
A breast lift with fat transfer is a good option for those that don’t want a lot of fullness in the breasts with a lift or only want to increase their size minimally by about one cup size or less.
Instead of using an implant to increase the size of your breasts after the breast lift portion of the surgery is performed, a small amount of fat will be liposuctioned from an area where fat is abundant. Then, it will be cleaned and reinjected into the top part of the breast to create more fullness and definition. Most plastic surgeons consider a breast lift with fat transfer a form of art, so it’s essential to select a surgeon with quality training and knowledge of the procedure. Of course, not every patient is an ideal candidate for a breast lift with fat transfer, which is why a full consultation is recommended.
How long can a breast lift last?
A breast lift is a permanent procedure that lasts indefinitely. However, the breasts will continue to age from their new point forward, so it’s essential to understand that the results you see after the procedure may change with time.
Breast lift results without using a breast implant may last longer than those with one. That’s because breast implants often require an upgrade at some point in the patient’s life, which may also require other breast procedures at that time, too.
In general, most breast lift patients tend to get a 10- to 15-year run out of the surgery. Therefore, maintaining a healthy weight is vital to long-lasting results.
How do I know what kind of breast lift I need?
A consultation with your plastic surgeon is the best way to determine what type of breast lift surgery you’ll benefit from. For example, some patients do well with a breast lift with no implants, while others need a breast lift with implants. Still, some patients are anti-implants and use a breast lift with fat grafting instead.
To determine the kind of breast lift that will benefit you most, you’ll want to discuss with your surgeon your ultimate goals and the look you are going for. A breast lift with no implant procedure may be short on volume, fullness, and size, which some patients are perfectly okay with. Others want to reposition their breasts to a more youthful position while increasing fullness, auguring their breasts’ size, and even changing the profile. To find a breast lift near me, click here.
Will my breasts be bigger ?
No, the breasts themselves will not be larger after a breast lift, and in some cases, removing excess tissue can cause them to look a little smaller. The only way to create bigger breasts after a breast lift is by having your plastic surgeon use breast implants or fat transfer.
Keep in mind that the surgery addresses the breasts’ position, not their size.
What type of scar will I have after?
The resulting breast lift scar depends on the incision technique that your surgeon uses. Other breasts require different incisions depending on the degree of skin laxity and where the nipples sit.
The traditional anchor scar, which uses an incision around the areola and down the front of the breast towards the crease and in the breast fold, is what most surgeons use to achieve the most lift in breast lift surgeries. But for some patients, a smaller scar may suffice, like a lollipop scar. It utilizes a scar around the areola and the front of the breasts. In any event, the incision allows for extra tissue to be removed and the breasts and nipples to be put back into a higher and more youthful-looking position.
How much does a breast lift and augmentation cost?
Every body is different; therefore, the price of each breast lift and augmentation will vary from one patient to the next. Therefore, a full consultation is recommended to get a more accurate price on what your breast lift and augmentation will cost. During your consultation, a better assessment of the surgery’s details and its complexity will help finalize the costs.
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