The Practical Guide to Breast Lift Surgery

Apr 14, 2017 | Breast Lift, Breast Lift Procedure

Breast augmentations may get all the press, but breast lift surgery is the preferred breast enhancement option for many women. Unlike with a breast augmentation, a breast lift (or mastopexy) does not enlarge the breasts, but lifts and reshapes existing breast tissue to create a firmer, more youthful silhouette.

Is a Breast Lift Right for You?

Ask yourself these questions before scheduling a breast lift consultation with a plastic surgeon:

• Are my breasts sagging due to age, breastfeeding, weight loss, or heredity?
• Am I unhappy with the loss of elasticity in my breasts?
• Am I happy with the natural size of my breasts, or would I like breast implants or a breast reduction as well as a lift?

Once you decide to get fuller, more lifted breasts, call Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. You’ll meet with Dr. Brantner to make sure you’re a good candidate for a breast lift. Then a staff member will work with you to figure out payment and scheduling.

Preparing for Breast Lift Surgery

• Follow your physician’s instructions. You may think it’s silly to stop taking certain vitamins or skip meals before surgery, but every instruction Dr. Brantner gives is for your health, safety, and a better outcome of your procedure.
• Stay healthy. Getting sick may cause your medical team to postpone surgery for your safety.
• Stock up. You’ll need fragrance-free soap and shampoo, as well as your favorite “under the weather” foods.
• Ask for help. You’ll need someone to drive you home, pick up your prescriptions, and help take care of you after your surgery.
• Plan for vacation. Pretend you’ll be out of town for the next several days. Arrange for child care, pet sitters, and a clean and maintained house before you leave for the surgery center.
• The morning of your surgery, wear only comfortable clothes (yes, that means skipping deodorant and hairspray). Leave the glasses, jewelry, makeup, and nail polish at home. 

Want to look 10 years younger? Restore the natural lift of your breasts before summer begins.

Lifting and Shaping the Breasts

May 9, 2014 | Breast Lift, Breast Lift Procedure

As women age, their breasts begin to lose their shape. Breastfeeding, weight fluctuations, and loss of elasticity in the skin may cause the breasts to sag or elongate, causing self-consciousness or physical discomfort. A mastopexy, or breast lift, is a surgical procedure that elevates the breasts, removing excess skin to firm and rejuvenate the figure. Patients who have breast lift surgery regain the perky, youthful figures that age or life has changed.

Reasons for Choosing Breast Lift Surgery

Choosing cosmetic surgery is a deeply personal decision. Undergoing cosmetic procedures should always be about boosting your own self-confidence, not about succumbing to pressure or fitting another person’s ideal. You may be a good candidate for breast lift surgery if:

• You are happy with the size of your breasts
• You are unhappy that your breasts have begun to sag or lose their shape
• Your breasts droop unevenly
• When unsupported, your nipples fall beneath the crease of your breasts
• The skin of your breasts is stretched or sagging
• You are physically healthy

Breast Lift Consultation

Breast lift surgery uplifts and reshapes the breasts, restoring a more youthful appearance. During a breast lift consultation, Dr. Brantner and his patient discuss the surgical procedure and recovery, the desired aesthetic, and current health concerns that may affect the procedure. Some women may choose to have only a breast lift, while women who are unhappy with their breast size may choose to have breast implants or a breast reduction as well. Breast lift surgery firms and shapes the breasts, but it does not affect the size or fullness of the breasts. You should feel comfortable discussing any breast lift questions, preoperative stresses, or clarification of your desired results with Dr. Brantner during your consultation.

Call our scheduling coordinator to schedule a breast lift consultation at your earliest convenience.

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