A breast lift is a plastic surgery procedure administered to modify the shape of your breasts. During a breast lift procedure, the excess skin is removed, breast tissues are reshaped, and your breasts are raised. You might opt to choose to have a breast lift if you experience saggy breasts, drooping breasts, or your nipple points downward, which gives you a youthful breast contour. A breast lift might also significantly boost your self-confidence and self-esteem leading to a healthy lifestyle.
It is noteworthy that a breast lift will not significantly modify your breast size. However, a breast lift can be combined with breast reduction or breast augmentation. Dr. Carlos Spera a board-certified plastic surgeon in Miami provides you with a breast lift guide that you need to know like the duration of the surgery and the things you need to expect during the actual procedure.
Duration of a breast lift procedure
Patients who undergo a breast lift get the plastic surgery procedure on an outpatient basis. It means that there is no need for an overnight stay. A breast lift plastic surgery usually takes about three hours and is done under general anesthesia. Some women also get breast implants at the same time together with their breast lift surgery to remove excess breast skin and with minimal scarring. As an experienced plastic surgeon, Dr. Carlos Spera will describe your option and extensively explain the surgical techniques to you in detail.
What happens during a breast lift procedure?
You will get your breast lift in a hospital setting or the plastic surgeon's operating room. Before plastic surgery, you will meet with the anesthesiologist, nursing staff, and surgeon.
During the procedure, Dr. Spera will mark the proper position where your nipple will go. After which, you will be transferred to the operating room, where you will be placed under general anesthesia or sedation. He will also remove extra skin and lift your breast tissue into its ideal location. If you undergo breast implantation, Dr. Spera will insert them and then close them immediately by bandaging your breast. You may experience small drains in your breasts for at least one to two days.
What to expect during the breast lift procedure?
Dr. Carlos Spera, a renowned plastic surgeon in Miami will remove the bandages and any drains during your follow-up visit on the first or second day following the procedure. He will also check the color of your nipple and its blood supply.
Following the operation, it is expected that you feel uncomfortable for a few days. The plastic surgeon usually recommends you wear a bra or have a special dressing in place to provide the extra support you will need during your recovery period.
If you undergo breast implants, you should be careful to avoid any impacts to your chests, which could make the implant rupture.
In two to three weeks, Dr. Spera will remove all your stitches. The shape and size of your breast will continuously improve as time passes.
During the recovery process, it is essential to minimize your activity as directed by your plastic surgeon and to report any problems or side effects that you will encounter immediately. Any plastic surgery procedures have underlying risks, including infections. With breast reduction surgery, permanent loss of sensation in the nipples or breast skin is rare.
Results following the breast lift procedure, you will begin to notice an immediate change in your breast appearance. However, the shape will continue to change and settle months after surgery during the recovery process.
The scars will appear red and lumpy in the incision pattern. While scars are almost permanent, they will soften and become thin and white within one to two years. Scars from a breast lift can hide by wearing bras and bathing suits.
The effectiveness of your breast lift is not permanent. As you grow older, your skin will naturally become less elastic, and some sagging might occur, especially if you have larger and heavier breasts. It is essential to maintain a stable and heavy body through light activities and avoid strenuous activities to retain desirable results.
Planning to undergo a breast lift procedure?
Patients who have already undergone a breast lift can attest to the success rate of the procedure, giving them a pleasing shape and long-lasting results. If you plan to undergo a breast lift or any surgical procedure soon, don't hesitate to book a quick consultation or visit our plastic surgery locations in Miami FL, Fort Lauderdale FL, and Palm Beach FL to determine whether you are an ideal candidate for a breast lift for an initial consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What you can expect in a breast lift procedure?
The plastic surgery procedure can be done either in the hospital or an outpatient surgical facility, done either with sedation or local anesthesia. It only numbs some part of your body, and in other cases, general anesthesia will be administered which makes you unconscious during the plastic surgery procedure.
How long should I expect my breast lift to last?
It depends. For some patients who undergo breast lift, they experience long-lasting results, while others may opt for changes only after a few years. Moreover, how long a breast lift lasts depends upon many factors, which include genetics, age, health habits, and surgical techniques, to name some.
What is a breast lift?
A breast lift is a plastic surgery procedure to reverse the sagging of the breasts and restore their youthfulness. It relocates your nipples and breast tissues to their original position by removing excess skin. However, it does not alter the size of your breast and does not involve implants. If you opt for implants, a breast augmentation with implants can be combined with a breast lift.
