A Breast Lift in Virginia Beach lifts the breasts by removing excess skin and tightening what’s left in order to reshape and support the contour of the breast. You may have also heard it referred to as a Mastopexy. This popular breast procedure is mainly performed to rejuvenate the breasts to a more youthful and uplifted profile.
A Breast Lift Overview:
- Price Range: $3,000-$12,000 according to the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery (but according to RealSelf, the average cost of a Breast Lift is $9,232.)
- Can return to work 1 week after surgery.
- Scars can be easily hidden.
- Performed as an outpatient procedure that takes 1-2 hours to complete.
- Pain is manageable.
Will a breast lift make my breasts look smaller?
The change in your breast size, following a Mastopexy in Virginia Beach, can depend on the individual. The goal of a breast lift is not necessarily to change size, but to lift what is sagging. However, it can sometimes cause you to go down a cup size. This is due to the amount of excess skin that is removed during the cosmetic surgery procedure.
Depending on your goals, you may even be able to enhance your Breast Lift with a Breast Augmentation. By combining the two procedures, you not only lift the breasts to a desired position but also enhance the size with a breast augmentation. Both procedures create a transformation many look for.
How long will a Mastopexy last?
A Breast Lift can last 10-15 years, or even longer than that depending on factors such as:
- Lifestyle
- Genetics
- Weight Fluctuations
- Skin quality
How much downtime is associated with a Breast Lift?
Patients can usually return to work after the first week, as long as it is something like a desk job. Exercise and vigorous activity are limited until after weeks 2-6. Detailed instructions will be provided to you by your surgeon regarding exactly when you can return to certain activities.
What is recovery like following a Mastopexy?
A Mastopexy is usually performed in 1-2 hours, and you get to go home the same day. Your breasts will be bandaged, or a surgical bra will be placed. Soreness and swelling are the most common side effects typically experienced, and the pain level can be described as manageable. You will have to sleep on your back for the first few weeks following your cosmetic surgery procedure.
Do I need a Breast Lift?
The best way to determine if a Breast Lift is best for you is to consult with a qualified cosmetic surgeon in Virginia Beach. However, there are some general questions you can ask yourself to give you an idea if a Breast Lift may help you.
- Does the nipple/areola sit below the crease under the breast? The position of the nipple or areola regarding the crease under your breast is a great determination in whether a Breast Lift is best for you. Typically, if your nipples sit below the inframammary fold, it is a good indication that there is enough sagging for you to benefit from a Breast Lift.
- Are my breasts different sizes, or shaped weird? A Mastopexy almost always reshapes the breast. Therefore, it is the most effective when it comes to improving breast symmetry. A cosmetic surgeon can also take breasts that are more tuberous, and restore them to a more natural, rounded shape.
- Do I like the size of my breasts in a bra? The procedure by itself may not do anything to help with the actual size of your breasts, but you can combine a breast lift with a breast augmentation for a full transformation.
- Which direction do my nipples point? If your nipples point downward, and you are unhappy with the way that looks, you can benefit from a breast lift. A Mastopexy will reposition the breast tissue, which allows for the nipples to face forward in a more natural direction.
Schedule a Breast Lift consultation in Virginia Beach
To schedule a Breast Lift in Virginia Beach with Galardi | Bowen Plastic Surgery, give us a call at 757-496-5556
