A breast lift is a surgical procedure to correct sagging caused by age, pregnancy and breastfeeding, and other factors. Dr. Barone believes in helping each patient achieve predictable and realistic goals in all aesthetic procedures at evolv. The breast lift procedure can be done alone or in combination with another breast enhancement or contouring procedure.
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Candidates for a breast lift are those who experience:
- Sagging Breasts
- Disporportionate Breasts
- Volume Loss
- Lax Skin
Patients with nipples that point downward or fall below the breast crease can benefit from a breast lift to reposition them to a more natural, youthful position. The procedure will not make the breasts significantly larger, so if size is a concern, patients might talk with their surgeon about combining a breast augmentation and lift for optimal results.
Patients should be in good health and be within their ideal weight range to be good candidates for a breast lift. Dr. Barone can meet with patients for an evaluation and examination to determine if they will make a good breast lift candidate.
Will a breast lift change increase the size of my breasts?
A breast lift can be done with a breast implant depending on each patient’s needs or goals. A breast lift on its own will not add to the volume of the breast but by reshaping and lifting the tissue of the breast, after surgery they may seem fuller and more youthful in position. For some patients with less breast tissue or after significant weight loss, a breast implant may be helpful with the mastopexy in order to restore a balanced shape.
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There are several incision options in mastopexy which will depend on the amount of sagging and excess breast skin as well as the technique of the surgeon. In most cases, Dr. Barone prefers a limited incision technique called a “vertical mastopexy.”
This approach minimizes the incision by limiting it to the edge of the areola and directly down, or vertical to the lower breast fold. Other options are also considered in selected patients, but there are no scars above the areola or nipples.
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