A breast lift, also known as mastopexy, can address the effects of breastfeeding and aging, which can produce drooping breasts. After you have a breast lift, you will see a natural-looking, elevated, and reshaped bust line and younger-looking, perkier breasts.
Dr. George Min at Newvue Medical is a board-certified plastic surgeon who is highly experienced in performing a wide range of breast-enhancing procedures, including a breast lift. If you notice that your breasts are sagging or your nipples point down, Dr. Min can help with a breast lift in Redmond.
A breast lift is a surgical procedure that involves moving your breast tissue to a better position on your chest wall. Dr. Min will tighten your skin, move your nipples to a better position, and decrease the size of your areolas if necessary. All these changes will improve your overall silhouette.
Breast lift procedures are performed at a same-day surgical center under general anesthesia. You will go home about two hours after your surgery ends and rest for the first two days. Keeping your head and shoulders elevated while you sleep can help keep swelling down. You will also wear a compression garment to help reduce swelling and keep your breasts in their new position.
Recovery time after a breast lift procedure is approximately two weeks. One of the toughest parts of recovery can be the limitations placed on arm movement and use. At first, you will need to limit the weight you lift, but as you heal, you can return to light activities. You will likely want help early in your recovery as you will not be able to do many of your usual household duties like laundry and cooking. Because you will not tolerate having your arms pulled on, you will need a dog walker for a while. By about six weeks post-surgery, you can return to all your normal pursuits, including your regular exercise routine.
Most swelling resolves quickly, but some pockets of fluid can take up to three months to disappear. This means you will need to wait to see the final result of your breast lift surgery. Changes made during the surgery are permanent. A healthy lifestyle will help keep your new breast contour at its best, but you will still see natural changes happen as your body ages.
We suggest that you consider waiting to have a breast lift until after your final pregnancy or until you have reached your goal weight. If you do conceive after a mastopexy, you should still be able to breastfeed, but body changes during pregnancy could change the shape of your breasts and leave them in need of repeat surgery. Having breast surgery before your weight loss is essentially complete may also mean you will need a revision.
A breast lift does not increase the volume of your breasts, it only moves them back to a more normal position. Since breast lift surgery can decrease cup size, some women choose to have a combination of breast augmentation and lift so they can maintain or increase their usual cup size. Dr. Min can tell you what to expect from a breast lift versus a breast lift with augmentation.
Sometimes, the wish to decrease your breast size is important. A breast reduction procedure can be performed at the same time as a breast lift to bring your breasts to a size you like.
If you are interested in fat removal by liposuction, this can usually be done at the same time as a breast lift. Improving your arms, hips, thighs, and abdomen, along with your breasts, can give you a full-body makeover. A mommy makeover can bring back a more youthful appearance and attitude.
When you want to reshape sagging breasts, consider a breast lift in Redmond from Dr. George Min, a board-certified plastic surgeon with many years of experience. He will discuss your aesthetic goals with you and suggest the procedures that could give you the shape you want. Making a great change with a breast lift can boost your self-confidence. Contact our office today to schedule your consultation.
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