A breast lift on its own can restore shape and lift your breasts into a better position. However, it cannot
increase the size of your breasts. If you are interested in both lifting and enhancing your breast size, you may want to consider a breast lift with implants.
At Balto Plastic Surgery in Miami, FL, we serve many out-of-state patients and are fluent in Spanish culture. We always focus on providing excellent care to our patients. During each consultation, we consider your goals and then create a customized plan with procedures that perfectly fit you.
What Is a Breast Lift?
A breast lift raises and reshapes sagging breasts to a more youthful position. Aging, pregnancy, and weight changes can cause the breasts to lose their firmness and position over time. Through the removal of excess skin and the tightening of the surrounding tissue, a breast lift creates a lifted and contoured appearance.
Why Choose a Breast Lift With Implants?
Combined Recovery Time
Opting for a breast lift with implants allows you to address both sagging and size concerns in a single surgery. This combined approach means you only go through one recovery period which reduces the overall downtime. Patients often find this more convenient and manageable compared to having separate surgeries.
More Comprehensive Results
A breast lift with implants provides a more comprehensive transformation by simultaneously lifting and augmenting the breasts. This surgery improves the shape and position of your breasts while enhancing their volume and shape. Patients seeking both lift and augmentation will see more dramatic and satisfying results with this combined procedure.
Improved Posture and Comfort
A breast lift procedure with implants can also lead to better posture and increased comfort. By lifting the breasts and adding implants for support and balance, the overall weight distribution of the chest can be improved. This adjustment helps to alleviate strain on the back and shoulders, leading to a more comfortable and upright posture.
Enhanced Clothing Fit
A successful breast lift surgery can enhance the way your clothing fits, providing a better overall silhouette. With lifted and fuller breasts, you may find that bras, tops, dresses, and swimsuits fit more naturally and comfortably.
What Can a Breast Lift Treat?
- Sagging or Drooping Breasts: Aging, pregnancy, and weight fluctuations can lead to sagging or drooping breasts. A breast lift procedure removes excess skin and tightens the surrounding tissue to help elevate the breasts on the chest wall.
- Asymmetry Between Breasts: Natural differences in breast size and shape can cause noticeable asymmetry. A breast lift can help correct this imbalance by reshaping and lifting the breasts to improve symmetry.
- Enlarged Areolas: Enlarged or stretched areolas often accompany sagging breasts. A breast lift procedure can reduce the size of the areolas while repositioning them to align with the newly lifted breasts.
- Downward-Pointing Nipples: Nipples that point downward are a common concern. A breast lift repositions the nipples higher on the chest, giving the breasts a more youthful and perky appearance.
What Can Breast Implants Treat?
- Lost Volume After Weight Loss or Pregnancy: Significant weight loss or pregnancy can lead to a loss of breast volume. Breast implants can restore this lost volume and give your breasts a fuller and more youthful appearance.
- Naturally Small Breasts: For individuals with naturally small breasts, implants offer a way to achieve the desired size and shape. This enhancement can help your contours to be more balanced.
- Correction of Breast Shape: Breast implants can address various concerns including congenital issues, injuries, or changes from surgery.
What to Expect From the Procedure
Choosing Your Implants
Before a breast lift with implants, you will have several implant options. These include the type of implant, such as silicone or saline, the size, and the material. You will also choose the profile, which refers to how much the implant projects from your chest, and the shape, which can be round or teardrop. Your surgeon will guide you through these choices to make sure the final result aligns with your aesthetic goals and body proportions.
Discussing Incision Type and Location
During the consultation, we will discuss the types and locations of incisions for your breast lift. Common incision types include around the areola, vertically down from the areola to the breast crease, and along the breast crease itself. If implants are being added, additional incisions may be required to properly place them. The goal is to minimize visible scarring while achieving the best possible lift and augmentation results.
Discussing Anesthesia Options
We will also go over the anesthesia options available for your procedure. Typically, a breast lift with implants is performed under local or general anesthesia, ensuring you are comfortable and pain-free during the surgery. Your anesthesiologist will be present to monitor you and adjust anesthesia as needed.
During Your Breast Lift and Augmentation Procedure
On the day of your breast lift surgery, you can expect the procedure to take a few hours, depending on the complexity of the lift and the type of implants used. The surgeon will make the agreed-upon incisions, lift and reshape the breast tissue, and then insert the implants. Finally, the incisions will be closed with sutures, and you will be taken to a recovery area to be monitored as you wake from anesthesia.
What to Expect From Recovery After Breast Lift With Implants
During breast lift recovery, you will need to pay careful attention to the healing of your incisions. You will be instructed to wear a special surgical bra that will support your new breast shape and promote healing. Initial downtime typically lasts one to two weeks. During this time, you will want to rest from strenuous activities but incorporate light movement that doesn’t involve bending or lifting. Full recovery, including resuming exercise, can take several weeks to a few months, depending on whether the implant is placed over or under the muscle.
Enjoy Comprehensive Rejuvenation With Breast Lift and Augmentation
A breast lift with implants offers a comprehensive solution for those looking to enhance both the shape and size of their breasts. At Balto Plastic Surgery in Miami, FL, we serve patients nationwide and look forward to giving you the care and guidance you need. To learn more, please contact us online or call (305) 394-9064.
