Oftentimes, pregnancy can take a toll on the body, namely the breasts, where they lose both volume and shape, taking on a droopy appearance. Seattle, WA area plastic surgeon Dr. George Marosan can improve breasts with a breast augmentation with a lift (mastopexy) surgery, where the breasts are lifted into a higher position, and volume is added.
What is Breast Augmentation With a Lift?
To enlarge the breasts, a patient’s own fat or implants are added into the natural breasts. This procedure by Dr. Marosan starts by removing loose chest skin and then inserting saline or silicone implants to reach your desired breast size. Breast augmentation with a lift improves multiple issues, including size, position, and shape, to give you younger, perkier-looking breasts. With the breast lift augmentation, Dr. Marosan at Bellevue Plastic Surgeons in Bellevue, WA uses his short scar method to minimize scarring and to leave women with fuller, more rounded breasts afterward.
How Does Breast Augmentation With a Lift Work?
Dr. Marosan begins with the breast augmentation followed by a lift. He places the implant in a submuscular or subglandular pocket and closes the deep tissues prior to proceeding with the breast lift. This greatly decreases the potential risk of infection and/or capsular contractures later. During the procedure, excess skin is trimmed away, the underlying tissues are tightened with sutures and the breast is reshaped. The areola is also reduced, and the nipple/areola complex is repositioned.
Breast Augmentation with Lift
Before & After
Vertical Breast Lift/ Augmentation
Gender: Female
Age: 40-49
Breast Implant Removal, Capsulectomy, Re-...
Gender: Female
Age: 50-59
Breast Augmentation with Lift
Gender: Female
Age: 30-39
Breast Augmentation with Lift
Gender: Female
Age: 30-39
Breast Augmentation with Lift
Gender: Female
Age: 30-39
Breast Lift Incision
All breast lift procedures will require incisions due to the removal of skin. There are several incision patterns that can be considered:
- Incision made along the line surrounding the areola. This is not a true lift.
- Incision made along the line surrounding the areola plus a vertical incision down to the natural crease below the breast
- Incision made along the line surrounding the areola plus a vertical incision down to the natural crease below the breast, then another horizontal line following the direction of the fold under the breast of too much skin needs to be removed.
These procedures are done in our certified office surgical suite under deep intravenous sedation and tumescent local anesthesia.
What Can I Expect After Breast Augmentation with a Lift Surgery?
Breast augmentation with a lift surgery is an outpatient procedure and is performed in our accredited surgical facility by Dr. Marosan with the use of deep intravenous sedation anesthesia.
Following the procedure, patients will need to limit movement, especially in the chest area. Because this surgery represents a combination of procedures, the recovery may be a bit longer and can take up to 8 – 10 weeks to recover. Optimal results will be evident within 6 – 12 months. This is the time period it takes for the tissues to accommodate the implants and for the scars to heal.
Breast Augmentation
Breast augmentation is a common procedure in plastic surgery. Patients can choose between a silicone implant and one that is filled with saline. The type of implant chosen depends on the patient’s aesthetic goals and the chest form. Some surgeons prefer to do a breast lift, and then see how the shape is affected before moving forward with implants. There are cases when patients are content with the results of the breast lift and no longer desire to have the augmentation portion.
Lift and Shape Your Breasts
Attain the curves you dream about by having a surgical breast augmentation with a lift at Bellevue Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Marosan can help you create a personalized procedure plan that meets your concerns and goals so you can see beautiful, natural-looking results. By improving the skin, size, shape, and position of your breasts, your breast augmentation with lift can give you a more youthful appearance. Fill out our Consultation Request form to schedule your consultation at our Bellevue, WA office to learn more information about what works best for you!
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Frequently Asked
Questions
Will a Breast Augmentation With a Lift Correct Sagging?
Implants will surely help increase breast size, but it is a breast lift that resolves the sagging. Breast sag is caused by overstretched skin that has lost its elasticity due to natural conditions such as pregnancy, weight loss or aging. Placing an implant does not correct the breast projection, in fact, it could make it worse. A lift corrects any sagging to create a tighter breast appearance.
How long will my results last?
Breast lifts can last for years, especially when patients adhere to a healthy lifestyle. Any significant weight gain or additional pregnancies could compromise the results of the surgery. This is why it is recommended to have this type of surgery when the patient is at or near their goal weight and do not plan to become pregnant in the future. As for breast implants, while they may not last a lifetime, the manufacturers recommend changing them out after 10 years. Dr. Marosan does not exchange them out automatically if they look good and remain soft and natural.
How bad is the scarring?
Due to the nature of the procedure, scarring is unavoidable. Dr. Marosan uses the Brijtt system for early scar support and healing. The incisions made during a breast lift are patterned to best meet the aesthetic goals of the patient. Although these incisions can be concealed under clothing, they will still exist. The good news, is that over time and with proper scar care, they do fade and become barely noticeable. Most women find that their new shape and beautiful figure outweigh the scarring.
