Breast Lift Surgery
What Is a Breast Lift?
Breast lift surgery is a body contouring treatment that redefines the breasts by reducing loose skin and surgically tightening the existing tissue to result in a more youthful and healthier appearance. This procedure is offered for women who have lost breast fullness and shape and who have breast drooping due to breastfeeding, weight loss, aging, or gravity. Plastic surgeon Dr. Heath Charvet performs this cosmetic breast surgery at Magnolia Plastic Surgery and MedSpa in New Orleans, LA. By using state-of-the-art methods, Dr. Charvet can help you choose the appropriate technique based upon the degree of sag present in addition to your desired aesthetic goal so you get the look of your dreams.
What Are the Benefits of a Breast Lift?
There are multiple events that may cause the breasts to lose bounciness or droop, whether it’s the natural aging process, nursing, or dramatic weight loss. This procedure in New Orleans, LA at Magnolia Plastic Surgery and MedSpa can help restore a more perkier breast feel with a multitude of benefits to refresh and enhance your look, including:
- Reduces breast limpness and drooping
- Lifts and tightens the breasts
- Enhances the form and appeal of breasts
- Supports the breasts with a tighter appearance
- Improves nipple shape
- Addresses breast imbalance
- Gives a raised, bouncier, more youthful look to the breasts
- Minimizes the size of the areolas for a tidier, improved aesthetic
- Reduces inflammation under the breasts
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Am I a Good Candidate for a Breast Lift?
You may visit Magnolia Plastic Surgery and MedSpa believing you are a candidate for fuller breasts with breast implants; however, after a private assessment, you may discover that breast lift surgery is what you really need. Breast lifts are recommended over breast augmentations depending on the severity of sagging that is visible. Breasts and nipples that point down usually need a breast lift to reduce loose skin and raise the breasts higher on the chest wall. If you have nipples that droop downward and your breasts appear stretched, a lift surgery can dramatically improve their appearance. Ideal candidates for a breast lift should be physically well and at a healthy weight.
How Is a Breast Lift Performed?
Breast lift surgery typically takes two hours or more and is performed while you are under general anesthesia. The incision used for cosmetic breast lift surgery generally falls within two categories, the anchor technique (inverted-T) and the straight line vertical incision. Once the incision is made, any excess skin is removed along with breast tissue and fat that is not desired. Your skin is then tightened, and the breasts are positioned higher and lifted so they look healthy and youthful. In many cases, the size and shape of the areola may be reconstructed and reduced to match the new placement and shape of the breast. At this time, an implant can be placed inside the breast if this is part of your treatment plan; however, implants can always be inserted at a later date. Recovery for breast lift surgery is more extensive than breast augmentation. After your procedure, we’ll have you wear a medical compression bra to diminish swelling. A tiny tube is also inserted near the surgical area to assist with excess fluid leakage. It will take a few days before your swelling starts to go down. Dr. Charvet or a member of his team will provide detailed at-home care instructions to help you properly heal. Results following your breast lift treatment become evident after a few weeks as your breasts take their new position on your chest.
Breast Lift FAQ
How much does a breast lift cost?
During your initial consultation, Dr. Charvet will listen to your wants and aesthetic goals before creating your unique treatment plan. Following that, he can better estimate your costs. When done well, a breast lift will significantly enhance your appearance, so it is important to focus on having a skilled surgeon with years of training, like Dr. Charvet, over costs. To help make surgery affordable, Magnolia Plastic Surgery and MedSpa can help you find low-interest financing.
Do I need a breast lift or breast implants?
Whether you should get a breast lift, an augmentation with implants, or both depends on your special goals. Oftentimes, a breast lift will enhance the form and fullness of the breasts without implants. Dr. Charvet will assess your physical condition and also listen to your goals at your consultation, then make a decision whether you should get a lift, implants, or an augmentation with a lift.
Will my nipples be moved?
In most cases, the nipple-areola complex will be moved up in the breast lift. If your areolas are excessively large or stretched, Dr. Charvet can include an areola reduction during your surgery. This may be discussed during your appointment so He can decide on the ideal incision pattern and technique to use during your breast lift.
A Lifted and Lovely Look
Breast lift surgery has altered the lives of countless New Orleans, LA women. If you suffer from drooping breasts that interfere with your daily activities or prohibit you from sporting the clothing styles you desire, a breast lift at Magnolia Plastic Surgery and MedSpa may be the answer to your problems. During your initial consult, plastic surgeon Dr. Heath Charvet will perform a detailed physical exam and go over your goals and desired outcome before he provides a customized surgical plan to transform your breasts. We encourage you to contact Magnolia Plastic Surgery and MedSpa and speak to our patient coordinator to schedule your first visit.