Beverly Hills Breast Lift
Time takes its toll on everything. For many women, however, the impact of aging on the shape of their bust can be especially distressing. A breast lift surgery from leading Beverly Hills plastic surgeon Dr. J can restore breasts to a dramatically more youthful and pert appearance.
What is a Breast Lift?
A breast lift, also known as mastopexy, is a surgical procedure designed to restore a more youthful and aesthetically pleasing shape to the breasts. Over time, factors like aging, gravity, pregnancy, and weight fluctuations can lead to sagging breasts and a loss of volume. A breast lift addresses these issues by elevating and reshaping the breasts, improving their overall appearance and position on the chest wall. This procedure can also correct uneven nipple positions, giving the breasts a more symmetrical look. For those seeking both enhanced size and shape, a breast lift can be combined with breast augmentation to add volume and firmness, resulting in a fuller, more youthful bust.
Why You Might Get a Breast Lift
As women age, the skin of the breasts tends to lose elasticity and firmness, leading to breast sagging.
Genetics, past pregnancies, weight issues, and plain old gravity can harm not only the shape of breasts but also their position as they change their direction from forward to downward. The truth is that sagging (ptosis) and lost shape can take a major toll on a woman’s confidence. Breast augmentation procedures can restore volume and some of the lost shape. However, it takes a breast lift, medically known as mastopexy, to restore a more youthful, pert appearance.
For women who want both greater size and better shape, a breast augmentation with a breast lift may offer the best of both procedures. Lifts, with and without augmentation, are also frequently included in a mommy makeover.
Breast lift patients benefit from individualized treatment plans that address their specific needs and goals, ensuring optimal results.
Before and after photos
Choosing Double Board Certified Plastic Surgeon: Dr. J
For patients interested in any surgery, choosing the right doctor is their most important decision. Dr. J is a top plastic surgeon in Beverly Hills with a worldwide following thanks to thousands of five-star online reviews from delighted patients and stunning breast lift before-and-after images that speak for themselves. Medical observers praise his vast medical knowledge and skill; patients love his strong aesthetic sense, as well as his friendly and sensitive approach.
The breast lift cost can vary based on individual needs and surgical techniques, making personalized consultations essential for determining an accurate price.
Known more formally as Payam Jarrah-Nejad, M.D., F.I.C.S., F.A.C.S., Dr. J is double-board certified. Most reputable plastic surgeons are board-certified, which means that they have met the standards set by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Dr. J is additionally certified in general surgery by the American Board of Surgery. He believes that keeping up his certification with both groups ensures that he maintains complete access to the broad set of skills and knowledge required to provide optimal care to every patient.
Finally, Dr. J is committed to educating patients so that they have clear and realistic expectations about what to expect from their plastic surgeries and are part of the decision-making process – important factors in patients’ long-term satisfaction with their outcomes.
The Breast Lift Procedure
Because breasts come in so many shapes and sizes, breast lift procedures differ dramatically from patient to patient. Incisions generally tend to break down into one of four techniques:
- Crescent lift: Cresent incisions are most often used to move the nipple and areola.
- Lollipop lift: Vertical scar breast lifts employ an incision made around the areola and vertically in the direction of the breast’s crease.
- Circumareolar lift: incisions – aka “donut” incisions – employ concentric circles around the nipple/areola to reduce visible scarring. (This technique may be used with Dr. J’s breast augmentation with a scarless breast lift.)
- Ancor Lift: An anchor scar incision (aka an “inverted T’) is typically used when the most dramatic alterations of the shape and position of the breast tissue are desired.
A critical step in the procedure is the removal of excess skin to reshape and tighten the breasts for improved contour and youthfulness.
Procedures are performed in our Platinum Surgical Center with the assistance of a board-certified anesthesiologist to ensure the patient’s complete comfort and safety. They are performed on an outpatient basis. Even so, patients must make sure they are not alone on the first night following a procedure. In some cases, they may consider staying at an aftercare facility immediately after they are cleared to leave the surgical center.
Stretched breast skin, often resulting from natural aging or pregnancy, can be addressed through breast lift procedures to improve both appearance and symmetry.
Breast Lift Recovery
It will be necessary to wear a specialized bra designed to provide optimal support for patients recovering from breast lift surgery for a period of time following surgery. We will provide detailed instructions on how to promote healing and ensure the best outcomes. Any discomfort associated with recovery can usually be treated with standard over-the-counter medication such as Tylenol (acetaminophen).
Dr. J is known for his ability to reduce recovery times but healing does not happen overnight. Patients will see some immediate changes but it will still take a few months for all of the surgery outcomes to appear.
During recovery, the patient will generally notice some degree of scarring but it will gradually fade. Dr. J has worked hard to develop techniques for minimizing scarring and maintaining smooth skin for an attractive and natural appearance.
Risks and Complications
As with any surgical procedure, a breast lift comes with potential risks and complications. These may include:
Bleeding or Hematoma: Accumulation of blood under the skin.
Infection: Risk of infection at the incision sites.
Scarring: Visible scars that may fade over time but not completely disappear.
Asymmetry: Slight differences in breast shape or size.
Numbness or Loss of Sensation: Temporary or permanent changes in nipple or breast sensation.
Breast Implant Rupture or Leakage: If breast implants are used, there is a risk of rupture or leakage.
It’s essential to discuss these risks and complications with a board-certified plastic surgeon. Dr.J and his professional medical team can provide detailed information and help you weigh the benefits and risks to make an informed decision.
Give Your Life a Lift Today!
If you are ready to seriously explore a breast lift or any other procedures, we want to hear from you. To get started on an initial consultation with Dr. J, please call the phone number on your screen or get in touch via our contact page.
Dr. J also offers tummy tuck procedures, which are an integral part of the ‘mommy makeover‘ approach, addressing issues such as separated muscles and loose skin, particularly for women dealing with post-pregnancy changes.
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