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- What is Breast Lift Surgery?
- Am I a Candidate for Breast Lift Surgery?
- Is Breast Lift Surgery Right for Me?
- Types of Breast Lift Surgery
- Before Your Breast Lift Procedure
- During Your Breast Lift Procedure
- After Your Breast Lift Procedure
- What Can Be Combined with a Breast Lift?
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Learn More about Breast Lift Surgery
It’s not uncommon for the breasts to sag or droop with age. Pregnancy and genetics may also cause the breasts to lose their shape and firmness. Breast lift surgery in Naples restores them to a youthful position and shape. Dr. Mark Prysi has been voted “Best Plastic Surgeon in Southwest Florida” ten years in a row by Naples Daily News. He was named one of the “Best Plastic Surgeons in America” by the Consumer’s Research Council of America. He has many years of experience with breast lift surgery and can help your breasts look younger and perkier.
What is Breast Lift Surgery?
A breast lift, or mastopexy, is a surgical procedure designed to restore a youthful, lifted appearance to the breasts by removing excess skin and reshaping the breast tissue. Over time, factors like pregnancy, weight fluctuations, and aging can cause the breasts to lose firmness and sag. A breast lift is ideal for addressing these issues and restoring your confidence.
Am I a Candidate for Breast Lift Surgery?
If you are considering breast lift surgery, Dr. Prysi wants to meet with you to evaluate you for surgery. You should be in good physical and psychological health with realistic expectations of plastic surgery, including being free of any chronic medical conditions that could impact your recovery. The timing of your breast lift is important. If you are planning to have children in the near future, Dr. Prysi recommends you postpone your breast lift surgery. Pregnancy and breastfeeding can reverse the results of breast lift surgery. A breast lift can be performed on its own or may be combined with breast augmentation surgery or a complete mommy makeover.
Is Breast Lift Surgery Right for Me?
If you are experiencing sagging breasts due to aging, pregnancy, weight loss, or genetics, a breast lift may be the right solution for you. Ideal candidates are in good overall health, do not smoke, and have realistic expectations about the procedure and results. Dr. Prysi will evaluate your breast shape, skin elasticity, and goals during a consultation to determine if a breast lift can help you achieve your goals.
Types of Breast Lift Surgery
There are several different breast lift techniques, and the right one for you will depend on the degree of sagging and your aesthetic goals. The most common types include the anchor lift, which provides the most dramatic improvement for those with severe sagging, and the periareolar lift, which makes a circular incision around the areola for mild to moderate sagging. For more significant sagging, a vertical lift, or “lollipop” incision, is used to reshape the breast. During your consultation, Dr. Prysi will recommend the best approach based on your anatomy and desired result.
Before Your Breast Lift Procedure
Preparing for your breast lift surgery is important in ensuring a smooth procedure and recovery. Dr. Prysi will provide you with detailed pre-operative instructions, which may include stopping certain medications, avoiding smoking, and arranging for someone to drive you home after surgery.
During Your Breast Lift Procedure
A breast lift in Naples is an outpatient surgical procedure that takes several hours and is performed under anesthesia at an accredited free standing surgery center, so you won’t feel anything during surgery. Dr. Prysi begins by making the breast lift incisions in one of several possible patterns:
- Circumferentially around the areola
- Around the areola and extending vertically down to the breast crease
- Around the areola, extending vertically down to the breast crease and horizontally along the breast crease
Through the incisions, Dr. Prysi lifts and reshapes the underlying breast tissue, improving the contour and firmness of sagging breasts. He repositions the nipple and areola higher on the breast and may reduce the size of the areola. He may also recommend a small implant to achieve superior fullness to the upper portion of the breast. Dr. Prysi then removes excess skin to compensate for the loss in skin elasticity and tightens the remaining skin. Finally, he closes the incisions with sutures. An elastic bandage may be placed to help the tissues conform to their new youthful breast contour.
After Your Breast Lift Procedure
After a breast lift, it’s normal for your breasts to feel sore, swollen, or tender. You will need to rest as much as possible in the days following your surgery and refrain from bending, lifting, and straining. Dr. Prysi and his Naples team will go over post-surgical instructions in detail with you, and make themselves available after your surgery to answer any questions you may have.
What Can Be Combined with a Breast Lift?
A breast lift can be performed on its own or combined with other procedures to enhance your overall results. Many patients choose to add procedures such as breast augmentation, breast implant removal, or breast reduction to customize their outcomes. Additionally, a breast lift can be included as part of a mommy makeover to restore the body after pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Breast Augmentation with Lift
For patients who want to restore lost volume while lifting their breasts, a breast augmentation with lift is an excellent option. This combination enhances the size and shape of the breasts while addressing sagging. By combining these procedures, patients can achieve both fullness and improved breast positioning in a single surgery.
Breast Implant Removal with Lift
If you are looking to remove your breast implants but want to maintain a youthful shape, a breast implant removal with lift can provide your desired results. Over time, the skin may stretch due to the presence of implants, and a breast lift can help restore firmness and eliminate excess skin after implant removal. Dr. Prysi customizes this procedure to ensure a smooth transition and optimal breast shape, helping patients feel confident in their results.
Breast Reduction with Lift
For women with overly large or heavy breasts, a breast reduction with lift offers both functional and aesthetic benefits. This procedure removes excess breast tissue to alleviate discomfort while lifting the breasts to a more youthful position. This combination can significantly enhance quality of life by reducing back, neck, and shoulder strain.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a breast lift covered by insurance?
How soon after breast lift can I exercise?
How do you shower after a breast lift?
Will breast lift affect breastfeeding?
Do I need a breast lift or just implants?
Learn More about Breast Lift Surgery
For more information about a breast lift, please contact Dr. Prysi at 239-643-3223 to schedule a one-on-one surgical consultation in his Naples, FL office. Dr. Prysi is well-known throughout Southwest Florida and beyond, for restoring his breast lift patients’ confidence and self-image.
Have questions?
Schedule a consultation to discuss any questions you may have and to learn more about the procedure you are interested in. Dr. Prysi can’t wait to meet with you!
Contact usArtist. Surgeon. Innovator.
Mark F. Prysi, MD, FACS
Every facial surgery is a piece of art.
Dr. Mark Prysi is a nationally recognized, board-certified Plastic Surgeon, and expert in facelift procedures in Naples, FL. He is an internationally renowned expert in plastic surgery who has been consistently recognized as one of the “Best Plastic Surgeons in Southwest Florida” and one of the “Best Doctors in America.” He is the former Chief of Plastic surgery at Naples Day Surgery and past chairman of the Department of Plastic Surgery at Naples Community Hospital. Dr. Prysi’s innate surgical skills and artistic aesthetic judgment combined with over 25 years of experience makes all the difference.
