Is a Breast Lift Painful?

Discomfort is an inherent part of surgery, no matter what type you are considering. However, there are ways to manage this discomfort and keep you comfortable while you heal. Expect that your chest will be tender for about a week after the surgery, with the pain steadily lessening each day. There may be a burning sensation around the nipples and occasional sharp pains, which also tend to resolve within a week or so for most clients.

How Many Appointments Will I Need?

We have our breast lift patients return after a week to monitor recovery, remove sutures, and redress bandages. At every appointment, your surgeon will let you know when they’d like to see you next.

How Long Until I See Results?

Immediately following surgery, you should be able to see a noticeable difference in your breast’s resting position. Final results, however, may not be apparent for several months due to swelling. Wearing bandages after surgery can help reduce swelling and may speed up healing time.

What Will the Scarring Look Like?

All surgical procedures require incisions, which leave some scarring, with breast lift being no exception. Your surgeon will use a delicate technique to ensure that the scars heal optimally and fade significantly over time. Most incisions are placed along the natural lines and folds of your breasts so that they are more easily concealed. Ultimately, most women agree that the scars are well worth having perkier, higher breasts.

When Can I Exercise Again After My Breast Lift?

Expect to avoid strenuous activities, including exercise, for up to six weeks after surgery. You may be encouraged to resume light walking around the house or neighborhood leading up to this point to prevent blood clotting. Our post-operative team will guide you during this period to ensure optimal recovery.

Can I Combine a Breast Lift with Other Procedures?

Yes, combining a breast lift with augmentation provides the added advantage of lifting sagging breasts and increasing their size and fullness. Conversely, a breast lift with a breast reduction can alleviate discomfort from overly large breasts while improving their position and shape. Patients are recommended to bring up all ideas regarding combined procedures during their initial consultation so they can be combined with your surgical plan.

What Are the Risks Associated with a Breast Lift?

Breast lifts come with associated risks. Patients must research and be aware of all potential risks during preparation for the procedure: Anesthesia issues Asymmetry Bleeding Bruising Delayed healing Discomfort Hematoma Necrosis Nerve damage Nipple sensitivity Poor wound healing Scarring Swelling Temporary numbness Please call our office immediately if you experience any long-lasting or unexpected reactions.

How Do I Find the Best Orange County Breast Lift Plastic Surgeon Near Me?

The breast lift is one of the most common plastic surgery procedures performed in the United States. This means that numerous surgeons will be near you offering the surgery, many of them with significant experience. To get the best experience, look for a surgeon who can show you before and after photos that match your expectations, and then sit down and speak with them. You want the doctor to be excited about helping you, and you also want them to make you feel comfortable and empowered as their client. A good relationship with your provider is important when it comes to plastic surgery.

Breast Lift

In Orange County, CA

Introduction

Introduction to Breast Lift

A breast lift can remedy several factors that contribute to sagging breasts, a condition medically known as ptosis. Breast changes from weight loss, motherhood, or age can inspire a woman to seek solutions. A breast lift can help correct sagging breasts by restoring them to a youthful position. Our network of board-certified plastic surgeons allows us to offer breast lifts in Orange County at our Facial Aesthetic Concepts practices. Please continue reading below for more information.

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What is a Breast Lift?

A breast lift, medically known as a mastopexy, aims at treating breast sagging as well as reversing the downward pointing of nipples and the areola. In breast lift surgery, the most common place for an incision to be made is around the areola. Once the incision has been made, the underlying breast tissue is lifted and reshaped. This can result in improved firmness and a more pleasing breast contour. The nipple and areola will be repositioned to suit the breast’s new shape. Excess skin from the breast may also be removed.

What Are the Benefits of a Breast Lift?

Our patients who have received a breast lift in Orange County have gained a boost in their self-confidence. Other benefits include:

Rejuvenation: Breasts that sit higher on the torso tend to look younger.
Appealing shape: When your breasts are lifted, your surgeon can create a rounder shape that does not look as pendulous.
Firmer breasts: Sagging breasts often look deflated with age, but by tightening the breast skin, your breasts should have a fuller, more youthful appearance.
Nipple projection: Over time, your nipples point downward and rest on the lower part of your breast. A breast lift can reposition the areolas to a more central position and ensure that the nipples poke straight forward for a perky appearance.

Who Are the Best Candidates for a Breast Lift?

The best candidates for a breast lift in Orange County are women who are unhappy with the current position of their breasts or if their nipples are positioned lower than the natural crease below their breasts. Facial Aesthetic Concepts looks for some of the following characteristics in potential candidates:

Asymmetric breasts
Downward-pointing nipples and areola
Low self-esteem due to sagging breasts
Maintain realistic expectations
No underlying medical condition
Stable weight
Stretched skin

Let’s get started

What’s the First Step?

The first step in getting a breast lift in Orange County is to schedule a consultation at Facial Aesthetic Concepts. During your breast lift consultation, your personal plastic surgeon will discuss the methods of breast lift surgery. Together, you will discuss your concerns, how they can best be addressed, and what results you can realistically expect to achieve. Your consultation is also the time to ask any questions you may have about the surgery, recovery, or results. Finally, your breasts will be examined to determine the best incision placements or techniques for you, as well as outlining the risks and benefits associated with each.

Once you both agree to proceed, your surgeon will draft a customized surgical plan for you. You can then take the plan to our patient concierge for scheduling and pricing.

What to Expect on the Day of a Breast Lift Treatment

On the day of your breast lift in Orange County, our team will welcome you and get you settled in our state-of-the-art surgical suite. They will also review your surgical plan with you to ensure your comfort with it. Before your surgery, an anesthesiologist will administer general anesthesia to keep you comfortable during the procedure.

Once you are sedated, your surgeon will begin by removing some of the loose skin from around your breasts so that they rest at a more elevated position on your chest. Your surgeon will use the chosen technique or a combination of the following techniques when performing mastopexy:

Lollipop lift: A circular incision is made around the areola, along with a vertical incision extending from the bottom to the lower breast crease. This approach is the most helpful for most women.
Anchor lift: Adding a horizontal incision along the lower breast crease to the lollipop lift (hence creating an “anchor” shape) is usually the best option for women with more serious breast sagging.
Donut lift: The Benelli lift is a less invasive technique that only requires an incision around the areola.
Crescent lift: This is the least invasive technique, with incisions limited to the top half of the perimeter of the areola. It is generally recommended only for women with mild breast ptosis.

Once the surgery is complete, the incisions will be closed with sutures, and a compression garment will be on the area. A small tube may also be placed under the skin to drain excess fluid from the area during recovery.

Breast Lift Recovery

After surgery, a team member will monitor you to ensure that sedation wears off as expected. Patients are recommended to have a family member or a friend drive them back home.

Many women feel comfortable returning to their normal routine roughly a week after surgery, but you will need to avoid strenuous activity for several weeks. We will provide you with a comprehensive care plan for your recovery and achieving your best results.

The length of recovery varies between individuals, as everyone heals at their own rate of speed. Expect to be home and fully resting for at least 2 days after surgery. Once you are feeling up to it, you can be lightly active. After a week, you will be free to return to work, and after 6 weeks, you should return to your usual activities. Swelling and bruising can last up to 4 weeks.

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How Much Does a Breast Lift Cost in Orange County, CA?

The cost of a Breast Lift in San Clemente, Aliso Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita, and the greater Orange County area depends on many factors. Some include the city you live in, the experience of your surgeon, and whether you want to combine your lift with another procedure.

The average breast lift cost in the United States is $4,816. This price is only for the surgery itself and does not factor in other costs associated with getting a breast lift, including facility fees and anesthesia. If you have concerns about making the cost of a breast lift work for your budget, ask about our financing options.

Why Choose Facial Aesthetic Concepts?

If you’re considering a breast lift in Orange County to correct sagging, Facial Aesthetic Concepts can help you achieve your ideal figure. Our award-winning surgical center is top-rated in safety and quality and maintains the highest ambulatory health care accreditation standards. Facial Aesthetic Concepts provides each patient with outstanding, personalized care. Our highly skilled staff and surgeons work with you to provide you with the care and results you deserve.

Breast Lift FAQ’S

Discomfort is an inherent part of surgery, no matter what type you are considering. However, there are ways to manage this discomfort and keep you comfortable while you heal. Expect that your chest will be tender for about a week after the surgery, with the pain steadily lessening each day. There may be a burning sensation around the nipples and occasional sharp pains, which also tend to resolve within a week or so for most clients.
All surgical procedures require incisions, which leave some scarring, with breast lift being no exception. Your surgeon will use a delicate technique to ensure that the scars heal optimally and fade significantly over time. Most incisions are placed along the natural lines and folds of your breasts so that they are more easily concealed. Ultimately, most women agree that the scars are well worth having perkier, higher breasts.
Yes, combining a breast lift with augmentation provides the added advantage of lifting sagging breasts and increasing their size and fullness. Conversely, a breast lift with a breast reduction can alleviate discomfort from overly large breasts while improving their position and shape. Patients are recommended to bring up all ideas regarding combined procedures during their initial consultation so they can be combined with your surgical plan.
Breast lifts come with associated risks. Patients must research and be aware of all potential risks during preparation for the procedure:
- Anesthesia issues
- Asymmetry
- Bleeding
- Bruising
- Delayed healing
- Discomfort
- Hematoma
- Necrosis
- Nerve damage
- Nipple sensitivity
- Poor wound healing
- Scarring
- Swelling
- Temporary numbness
Please call our office immediately if you experience any long-lasting or unexpected reactions.
The breast lift is one of the most common plastic surgery procedures performed in the United States. This means that numerous surgeons will be near you offering the surgery, many of them with significant experience. To get the best experience, look for a surgeon who can show you before and after photos that match your expectations, and then sit down and speak with them. You want the doctor to be excited about helping you, and you also want them to make you feel comfortable and empowered as their client. A good relationship with your provider is important when it comes to plastic surgery.

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If you’re unhappy with your sagging breasts, a consultation can be an excellent first step toward creating your ideal figure and returning your breasts to a more youthful position. Contact us online or over the phone at (949) 612-2237.