Breast Augmentation and Lift
What Is Breast Augmentation With a Lift?
As women age, they can lose breast volume while others may begin to notice loose, excess skin on their chest. Some women will have both problems with sagging, deflated breasts. If you want to increase breast volume while also eliminating excess skin, plastic surgeon Dr. Heath Charvet recommends a breast augmentation plus a breast lift. This procedure at Magnolia Plastic Surgery and MedSpa in New Orleans, LA starts by removing loose skin from the breasts and then placing saline or silicone implants to reach your desired size. Breast surgery with a lift and augmentation improves multiple concerns, such as size, position, and shape, to give you perkier, more youthful-looking breasts. Schedule an appointment at Magnolia Plastic Surgery and MedSpa to discuss your specific concerns and goals with Dr. Charvet so he can help you decide if a combination breast surgery with both augmentation and a lift best fits your goals.
What Are the Benefits?
Aging, weight loss, childbirth, and more might change the aesthetic of your breasts, changing your physical appearance and confidence alike. Breast augmentation with lift in New Orleans, LA at Magnolia Plastic Surgery and MedSpa offers a number of advantages to enhance and refresh your breasts, such as:
- Gives you personalized choices for your individual goals
- Relieves sagging and shifted breasts
- Boosts breast fullness and size
- Shapes and contours the breasts
- Enhances or reduces breast size
- Relocates and reshapes the nipples
- Reduces the size of the areolas
- Results in a bouncier, more youthful look
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Am I a Good Candidate for a Breast Augmentation With a Lift?
There are several factors that may have you researching a breast augmentation combined with a lift. It is an ideal approach if you want to dramatically rejuvenate your breasts and improve the elasticity of your skin. You may be experiencing sagging of the breasts due to aging, significant weight loss, or pregnancy, and therefore, you want to enhance breast fullness — this can all be addressed with a combination breast surgery. Dr. Charvet can determine if a lift by itself can achieve your desired results or if both a lift and implants are needed to attain your ideal appearance.
How Is Breast Augmentation With a Lift Performed?
Dr. Charvet performs breast augmentation with a lift at an accredited surgical facility as an outpatient procedure where general anesthesia will be used to keep you comfortable. In most cases, the lift portion of the surgery is done first. Any loose skin is eliminated, and the tissue beneath is smoothed. Dr. Charvet will explain breast implant options before your surgery so the selected implant can be easily placed. In some cases, the areola and/or nipple will need to be moved to better match your new breast shape and size. The time needed for recovery for this particular procedure will vary for every patient; however, you will probably be well enough to get back to your day-to-day activities in about a week. However, you will need to abstain from any exercise and strenuous activities for 2 – 6 weeks. You may experience mild to moderate inflammation after your surgery that can last for 2 – 3 weeks. Your implants will begin to settle into their final position after several months where at that time, you should be able to see your results.
Breast Augmentation + Lift FAQ
How much does breast augmentation with a lift cost?
Your costs for a breast augmentation with a lift will vary depending on many factors, like whether want implants (saline or silicone) or a fat transfer. In addition, the complexity of the lift will help determine your cost. During a thorough consultation, Dr. Charvet will develop a personalized treatment plan with costs estimates. Magnolia Plastic Surgery and MedSpa accepts a number of payment forms and we can help you find low-interest medical financing.
Will a breast augmentation with a lift correct sagging?
A good reason to get a breast augmentation with a lift is that it increases the volume of your breasts while also addressing sag by removing loose skin. The lift portion of your surgery will also adjust your natural breast tissue so your results are perky and firm. This is important because augmenting breasts with even mild sagging can create a less than ideal result if a breast lift isn’t performed to correct the sag. To address sagging, a lift should be completed and then a fat transfer or implants can be added. During your initial consultation with Dr. Charvet, he will listen to your needs and wants, before performing a physical exam of your chest. Following this, he can give you his recommendation on whether you need a lift, implants, or both.
Which incision is best for my surgery?
Breast surgery incisions have become more advanced, with new techniques being developed to help minimize the visibility of scars. The best incision for your surgery will be chosen based on the type of implants and severity of breast sag. To correct moderate to severe breast sag, an anchor-shaped incision is most effective. When forming your surgical plan, Dr. Charvet will explain incision patterns and which is best for your needs. Regardless of the method is chosen, Dr. Charvet makes careful incisions so your results look natural.
An Enhanced and Lifted Look
If you’ve been dreaming about getting a breast augmentation and lift for a curvaceous and youthful appearance, breast augmentation with a lift at Magnolia Plastic Surgery and MedSpa may be ideal for you. Plastic surgeon Dr. Heath Charvet can help you develop a personalized procedure plan that addresses your concerns and desires so you can see natural-looking results. By addressing the size, shape, skin, and position of your breasts, your combination breast surgery can lead to a younger appearance. Make your consultation with Dr. Charvet at our New Orleans, LA office to learn more about your options for breast surgery.