If you’re unhappy with your breasts due to the lack of volume, firmness, or perkiness, a breast lift may be a great option for you. Low-hanging or “deflated” looking breasts can be an issue you’ve always had, or it may be the result of pregnancy, breastfeeding, aging, or weight loss.
A breast lift, or mastopexy, is a surgical procedure designed to enhance the breasts. A breast lift elevates drooping, sagging breasts to provide higher, lifted, attractive curves. A breast lift renews the raised, youthful breasts and may also reposition the nipples to achieve an upturned tilt and an appealing appearance.
A breast lift differs from breast augmentation. Breast augmentation makes the breasts bigger, while a breast lift focuses on raising and shaping the breasts for a more youthful, balanced and proportional appearance.
As one of the most satisfying cosmetic breast procedures, a mastopexy, also known as a breast lift, in Phoenix, has the ability to lift, re-shape, and firm the breasts using the patient’s existing tissue to delivering a perkier and more attractive appearance. A breast lift removes excess skin, but does not enhance the size of the breasts (unless it is paired with a breast augmentation). The object of a breast lift is to provide balance to the breasts, improving the overall proportion of the upper body.
If you’re considering a breast lift, you'd be a perfect candidate. The ideal breast lift candidate:
Women who typically seek a breast lift at Regency Specialities meet certain criteria. If your answer to some of the following is “yes”, you may benefit from a breast lift:
A breast lift is performed under general anesthesia and takes 2 to 3 hours, unless it is being combined with another procedure. The type of incision you’ll have will be pre-determined during your consultation with us. The most common types of incisions include:
Anchor incision
This incision starts at the base of the breast in the crease and reaches upward around the areola, creating an anchor shape. The anchor incision is most commonly used for severe drooping.
Lollipop incision
With a lollipop incision, two cuts are made. The first is made from the bottom of the areola to the crease below the breast. The second incision is done around the areola.
Crescent incision
One small incision is made, running halfway across the top of the areola.
Donut incision
The incision is made in a circle around the areola. A piece of skin around the areola is then removed, and the surrounding skin is re-attached to create a lifted look with minimal scarring.
Once the incisions have been made, your surgeon will remove the stretched-out excess breast skin. The breast tissue will then be lifted and re-shaped. Next, the skin is tightened, and the incisions are closed with sutures.
The majority of patients take a week off of work, school, and/or social activities following a breast lift in Phoenix at Regency Specialties. You will be required to wear a surgical bra the week during your recovery to help with swelling, support, and healing.
After you no longer have to wear your surgical bra, you will still need to wear a support bra for several weeks. Absolutely no pressure should be applied to your chest during the months following your surgery. After a breast lift, the breasts will be bruised, swollen, and sore for 1 to 2 weeks. High-intensity physical activity should be avoided for at least six weeks.
If you’re interested in a breast lift in Surprise, Phoenix, Buckeye, or the nearby areas, put yourself in the skilled hands of artistic and experienced professionals. We are a patient-centric, multi-specialty group delivering the very best treatments in dermatology, plastic surgery, hand surgery, breast oncology, reconstruction, and dermatopathology, all in one practice. This offers a convenient solution for our patients. We provide the highest level of care and availability, featuring the top specialists in Arizona. You will feel completely welcome from the moment you enter our door to your very last follow-up appointment. To learn more or schedule a consultation, please call 623-243-9077 or contact us online.
A breast lift is commonly combined with breast augmentation or breast reduction, liposuction, or a tummy tuck.
Breast lift results vary from woman to woman, but in general, results last for 10–15 years. However, many women enjoy the results for much longer.
You may need to adjust or change your current medications. Do not smoke. Do not take aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs, or herbal supplements.
Sleep on your back for two to four weeks to reduce discomfort and allow your breasts to heal. Once you are more comfortable, you can transition to side sleeping.
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