As women age and go through lifeโs milestones, including pregnancy and breastfeeding, their bodies change. Breasts that once sat high on your chest are now drooping and flatter because of pregnancy, weight loss, and the effects of gravity. For these reasons, women all over Huntington Beach visit Dr. Vu at Aesthetix Plastic Surgery for a breast lift consultation.
What Is a Breast Lift?
The primary aim of this elective plastic surgery is to raise the breasts by removing excess skin and then tightening the tissue surrounding it to support and reshape the breast contour. The results, which vary from patient to patient, can be phenomenal. Breast lift patients in Corona who needed to lift their breasts to put their bras on before surgery are pleased with their perkier, fuller breasts and nipples that are centered and sit higher on their chest.
Breast Lift Benefits
There are several benefits you can expect from your breast lift, including improving the shape, size, and appearance of the breasts. Huntington Beach residents who have opted for the procedure are delighted with their results, feeling more confident about their bodies and overall look. Some reported improved spinal health and posture as well.
A breast lift is different from a breast reduction surgery. The former aims to return breasts that have lost their original placement on the chest, while the latter aims to make overly large or heavy breasts smaller or lighter. Many Huntington Beach women choose to accompany lifts with implants to enlarge and elevate their breasts at the same time. In the end, the associated costs and benefits depend on a patientโs personal preferences. While most lift procedures are done on an outpatient basis, Dr. Vu may require some of his patients to stay overnight in a hospital as an extra precaution. This is usually only if the patient has a pre-existing medical condition or a history of difficulty recovering from general anesthesia.
Breast Lift Before & After Photos
Best Breast Lift Candidates
According to statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, breast lifts have grown by 70% during the last decade. There are a number of reasons why women seek out this procedure. For example, a breast lift can enhance the figure with a profile that looks more youthful because a womanโs breasts lose their shape and firmness over time. Even women who have never had children can suffer from droopy breasts for various reasons.
When you visit Dr. Vu at Aesthetix Plastic Surgery for a consultation, he will interview you and take your full medical history to determine if youโre a candidate for this procedure. The ideal candidates are women who are in prime health and are over 18 years of age, have realistic expectations for their surgery, are non-smokers, and are in good psychological health.
Dr. Vu interviews his potential patients to determine if they plan to breastfeed in the future because the surgery can cut through milk ducts. While the procedure can be performed on any breast size, women who have smaller breasts often enjoy the greatest benefits, which is why some Corona patients choose to combine a breast reduction with a breast lift.
Breast Lift Cost in Corona
The cost of a breast lift varies based on the complexity of the surgery and whether breast implants are included. During your consultation, Dr. Vu, a board-certified plastic surgeon, will provide a detailed estimate based on your needs.
What Affects the Cost?
- Surgical Technique โ The extent of skin removal and reshaping varies for each patient.
- Breast Implants โ Adding breast implants for extra volume will increase the total cost.
- Surgeonโs Experience โ A board-certified plastic surgeon with advanced training may have higher fees, reflecting skill and precision.
- Anesthesia โ The type of anesthesia used and the length of surgery contribute to overall costs.
- Location โ Pricing in Corona reflects local medical rates.
Types of Breast Lift Procedures
Potential Corona patients should be advised that this surgery does not actually โraiseโ the position of the breasts in any way. Instead, the actual โliftโ is achieved by removing breast tissue and excess skin. The areola and nipple are repositioned, and incisions are usually made on the breast also.
Vertical Lift
Also known as the lollipop lift, this procedure incorporates both a vertical and circumareolar incision. Typical candidates are usually women who have large breasts and whose breasts sag from lax skin. During the procedure, Dr. Vu removes the skin from both sides of a vertical incision. The purpose of the technique is to reduce drooping by creating a tighter pocket of skin. This holds the existing breast tissue together, resulting in a more rounded and youthful appearance. Dr. Vu then uses a circular incision to reposition the nipples upwards.
Traditional Lift
The inverted โTโ mastopexy is a combination of the vertical lift and the lollipop incision. A crescent-shaped incision is also made along the width of the breast crease or the area where the breasts meet the rib cage. This is one of the most extensive types of breast lift surgeries available and is usually an option for Huntington Beach patients with advanced ptosis, or significant breast sagging. The procedure may also be performed during breast reduction surgeries for women who have large breasts. Women who have small breasts may opt for breast implants, which can be placed through an anchor incision. Patients are advised to be cautious. This particular type of lift procedure involves more scarring and has a longer healing time compared to other types of procedures.
Benelli Lift
Also known as the circumareolar lift, this procedure is initiated with an incision around the areola. A small amount of skin is removed after the incision goes partway around the upper edge of the areola, allowing Dr. Vu to reposition the areola and nipple higher up on the breast mound. While this is one of the least invasive procedures, it may not produce dramatic results. This type of lift is ideal for Huntington Beach patients with minimal sagging. Patients with a significant degree of sagging, or who want more of a lift, are advised to consider different lift techniques.
The incision in this technique is made all around the areola, and a donut-shaped piece of skin is removed from around the nipples. Dr. Vu draws the edges in and sutures them in place. For this reason, a Benelli lift is often referred to as a donut lift.
Crescent Lift
As the name implies, this type of lift procedure removes a crescent-shaped piece of skin that is removed at the top of the nipple. This is the least invasive of all lift procedures and is designed primarily to improve the position of the nipples. If youโre only interested in repositioning your nipples, the crescent lift may be for you.
Your Breast Lift Experience
If youโre considering a breast lift and havenโt experienced surgery before, itโs natural that you are curious or anxious about what your experience will be like. And, there are many of you have undergone surgery, but not this one. So weโll describe what a typical breast lift procedure generally entails.
Initially, you will be taken by wheelchair to a post-op room where a team of skilled nursing staff will help you with your surgical gown that opens in the front, and also youโll be helped into a hospital bed. You will be given a warm blanket, and your vital signs will be monitored. Because your welfare takes priority, youโll be checked for a fever, which indicates infection and the nurses will make sure you arenโt suffering from any other illnesses, such as the flu or a cold.
From there you will be transferred to a brightly lit, sterile operating room. Dr. Vu will go over your procedure one final time while using a marker to outline your incision sites. Youโll also greet your anesthesiologist who will put you into a state of complete unconsciousness.
Following your surgery, you will slowly come-to in a recovery room where another team of nurses will closely monitor you. Your breasts will be firmly wrapped in bandages, over which a medical bra will be secured. When it is determined that you are well enough to leave the facility, you will be released into the care of someone who can drive you home where you will rest and recover.
Breast Lift Recovery and Aftercare
Healing after a breast lift takes time, and proper rest helps support recovery. Many patients take about a week off from work and daily activities, though recovery time may vary. Having assistance at home for the first few days can be helpful. Strenuous exercise and heavy lifting should be avoided for at least two to four weeks.
The First Month
Bruising, swelling, and mild soreness are common. A compression garment is worn to provide support and help with swelling. Physical activity should be limited, and any movement that strains the chest should be avoided unless advised otherwise. Patients are often advised to wear a compression garment for about a month.
The Second Month
Most daily activities can be resumed, and discomfort continues to improve. Light exercise may be reintroduced, but high-impact workouts may still need to wait.
Months Three to Six
Swelling continues to decrease, and the breasts gradually settle into place. Underwire bras may be worn again, and all physical activities can typically be resumed.
Months Six to Twelve
The body continues adjusting, and the final shape becomes more apparent. By the end of the first year, most swelling has typically resolved, and the final shape continues to refine.
Achieve Lasting Definition and Balance
Ready to explore how a breast lift can transform your appearance? Meet with Dr. Vu to discuss your goals, explore your options, and discover how we can help you achieve the strong, defined features you desire.
Contact Aesthetix Plastic Surgery in Corona at (714) 848-1133 or schedule a consultation online today to start your journey toward achieving enhanced definition and lasting confidence.
