Breast Lift in Seattle

No one can stop the hands of time, but some procedures can help you regain your youthful silhouette and increase your self-confidence. A breast lift is one of those procedures.

The breast procedure is known as a mastopexy. It is a popular procedure that helps remove excess skin and restore your breasts to a more youthful and attractive position. A breast lift in Seattle can be done alone or in combination with other cosmetic procedures. Our skilled and experienced plastic surgeon can also reduce the size of the areola if it is enlarged.

What Is A Breast Lift?

A breast lift is also known as a mastopexy. It is designed to remove excess skin and restore your breasts to a more youthful and attractive position. A breast lift in Seattle can be done alone or in combination with other cosmetic procedures. Our skilled and experienced plastic surgeon can also reduce the size of the areola if it is enlarged.

What it is

Cosmetic surgery to remove loose skin, reshape, and lift the breasts to a higher, more youthful, and natural-looking position on the chest.

Performed by

Dr. Min, board-certified plastic surgeon with 20 years of experience.

How it works

Excess skin is removed and the breast tissue is reshaped to create a firmer, more lifted appearance. The nipple and areola may also be repositioned higher on the breast for a more youthful look.

Recovery

Most patients can return to light activities within a few weeks and full recovery can take several months.

Benefits of a Breast Lift

Lifts saggy, droopy breasts to a more youthful position, making them firmer and perkier.

Removes stretched hanging skin to reshape breast tissue.

Repositions nipples and areolas that are pointing downward and can reduce enlarged areolas.

Enhances breast symmetry.

Can be combined with breast augmentation or reduction for optimal results.

Can boost confidence.

Why Consider a Breast Lift Procedure?

This procedure can combat sagging breast tissue. Those who benefit most are women who have lost volume in their breasts and the tissue has stretched, which results in breast tissue sagging lower than the proper position. Changes to your breast tissue can be the result of age, weight loss, pregnancy, and breastfeeding.

Your nipples may point downward or fall below your breast crease when your breasts are not supported. If one breast falls lower than the other, the areola has stretched out of proportion, or your breasts have lost shape and volume, hanging flatter and longer than before, a Seattle breast lift can help restore your figure and make you feel more confident. Some women consider breast augmentation or breast reduction with breast lift surgery to change the shape and size, as well as the position of their breast tissue.

Seattle Plastic Surgeon with Proven Expertise

George G. Min, M.D.

Dr. Min has more than 20 years of experience as an expert in plastic & reconstructive surgery, including breast lift procedures. He truly cares about helping others and uses his natural talent for performing intricate, detailed surgeries to make a difference in the lives of his patients. He is dedicated to providing the natural-looking results that are the perfect blend of beauty and balance so you age gracefully without looking overdone. He has been named a Seattle Magazine Top Doctor for several years.

He is a member of:

American Board of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)

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Breast Lift Options

A woman in Seattle can consider several breast lift surgery types, ensuring the approach we use delivers the desired results.

The first thing we consider is whether you would like to reduce or increase the size of your breasts. A breast augmentation increases the size of using implants to achieve the look and feel you desire. Adding an implant does not change the position of your breast tissue, so a breast lift will position the breast in a more natural position. Different types of breast augmentation procedures can be paired with a breast lift.

Women with larger breasts may request a breast reduction that gives a more youthful and natural-looking result in combination with a breast lift. During breast reduction surgery, breast fat, along with glandular tissue and skin, is removed to reduce the size and change the shape. A breast lift will help position breast tissue for a more youthful silhouette.

Another decision is the type and placement of the incisions. Breast lifts, reductions, and augmentations require incisions. The incision type and placement depend on several factors. These include your breast size and shape, skin laxity and elasticity, how much excess skin needs to be removed, and the size and position of the nipples and areolas.

You can expect some degree of visible scarring. However, our experienced surgeon places the incisions in areas where they are least visible and will discuss options to help minimize the appearance of scar tissue after the incisions have fully healed.

How to Prepare and Recover from a Breast Lift Procedure

Once you and our skilled plastic surgeon decide on the type of surgery and the placement of the incisions, you want to consider how you should prepare for breast lift surgery in Seattle. Your medical physician may recommend a mammogram before the procedure and again a few months afterward so they can see changes in the breast tissue to make interpreting future mammograms easier.

You should arrange for help during your recovery. This includes having someone drive you home after surgery and staying with you for the first 24 to 48 hours. Additionally, you will likely need someone to help with daily activities, such as washing your hair until you have been released to have a full range of motion in your arms. It is important to have achieved your goal weight before surgery since weight gain or loss after surgery will change the results.

You will be asked to stop smoking for at least four weeks before and after surgery. Nicotine reduces blood flow, increases the risk of adverse events from surgery, and increases the risk of infection during healing. This includes any type of nicotine delivery system, such as tobacco, vaping, nicotine gum, and nicotine patches.

When you wake up from anesthesia, your breasts will be covered with a dressing. You will also be wearing a surgical support bra to protect your incisions. You can expect your breast to be swollen and bruised, and for the first few days, you may need pain medication that has been prescribed by your plastic surgeon.

It is crucial to avoid bending, lifting, or straining to protect the surgical incisions. It is important to sleep on your back to keep pressure off your breasts. If you are used to sleeping on your stomach, you might want to consider sleeping in a reclining chair to reduce the risk of turning during your sleep.

If drainage tubes were inserted near the incisions, they are usually removed within the first few days. You will notice a change in the appearance of your breasts immediately, but it will take several months for the tissue to settle into the final position.

Before and After

Mastopexy with Breast Augmentation 250cc Implants

Age:: 50-59

Height:: 5'9''

Weight:: 185lbs

Gender:: Female

Doctor:: Dr. George Min

Breast Lift Results

Age:: 40-49

Height:: 5'2''

Weight:: 141lbs

Gender:: Female

Doctor:: Dr. George Min

Breast Lift Results

Age:: 50-59

Height:: 5'6''

Weight:: 160lbs

Gender:: Female

Doctor:: Dr. George Min

Breast Lift Results

Age:: 40-49

Height:: 5'4''

Weight:: 135lbs

Gender:: Female

Breast Lift Results

Age:: 40-49

Height:: 5'2''

Weight:: 124.2lbs

Gender:: Female

Doctor:: Dr. George Min

Breast Lift Results

Age:: 30-39

Height:: 5'1''

Weight:: 135lbs

Gender:: Female

Doctor:: Dr. George Min

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a breast lift be combined with breast implants?

Yes. Many women combine a breast lift with breast implants to add volume and restore your breasts to a higher, more natural position.

Can a breast lift make breasts smaller?

A breast lift alone does not usually make the breasts much smaller, but once the excess skin is removed and the breasts are lifted, they may appear smaller and firmer. A breast reduction can be combined with a breast lift to enhance their shape and position.

How should I sleep after a breast lift?

You should sleep on your back to avoid putting pressure on your breasts while they heal. Some patients find it more comfortable to sleep in a recliner during the first few weeks.

Do I need to stop smoking before a breast lift?

Smoking and nicotine products affect your circulation and reduce blood flow. This slows down your healing process after surgery and can increase your risk of infection and other complications.

Will I have scars after a breast lift?

Yes. Breast lift surgery requires incisions, so some scarring is expected. Your surgeon will place the incisions as discreetly as possible to minimize the appearance of scars.

How long does swelling last after a breast lift?

Swelling and bruising normally last for several weeks after your breast lift surgery. It can take several months for the swelling to go down and to recover fully.

Should I reach my goal weight before a breast lift?

Yes. It is best to be at a stable weight before having a breast lift. Fluctuations in weight can change your breast shape and may affect how long you can maintain your results.

How soon can I return to normal activities after a breast lift?

Most women can return to light daily activities within the first two weeks. Heavy lifting, strenuous exercise, and upper body workouts usually need to wait several weeks longer.

Breast Augmentation In Seattle Metropolitan Area

Newvue Plastic Surgery in Bellevue

10047 Main St Ste 103, Bellevue, WA 98004 (425) 463-9883

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