Breast Lift with Implants

Irregularities in women's breasts may be due to breastfeeding, rapid weight loss or aging. A breast lift with implants is an ideal option to restore the beauty of the breasts. Breast lift surgery or mastopexy may be performed by itself or in combination with a breast augmentation or enlargement procedure. While the breast enlargement surgery helps to improve breast volume, the mastopexy helps to correct drooping breasts and give them a perkier appearance. This combination breast surgery procedure can:

• Raise the sagging breasts
• Improve breast contour
• Correct asymmetrical breasts
• Improve breast firmness and create upper fullness
• Provide a shapely bust line

Breast Surgery with Implants

A breast augmentation procedure can be done with two types of implants: saline implants and silicone gel implants. Both are FDA approved and have a silicone shell cover. Saline implants are filled with saline solution while silicone gel implants are filled with silicone gel. Saline implants are filled after insertion and require a smaller incision than silicone implants which are pre-filled with gel. The location for the incision may be in the arm pit, under the breast or at the edge of the areola, depending on physical considerations. Depending on your preference breast implants can be placed in a pocket behind or in front of the chest muscles or behind the breast tissue.

Breast Lift Treatment

A mastopexy procedure typically requires three incisions - around the areola, vertically down from the areola and horizontally along the breast crease. This breast surgery involves lifting and reshaping of the underlying breast tissues, repositioning of nipple and areola, removal of excess breast skin to improve elasticity. After excess skin is removed, the remaining skin is tightened.

Benefits of Mastopexy with Augmentation

Breast augmentation can improve breast size, but it cannot work to correct drooping breasts. Breast lift surgery alone cannot increase breast volume. A breast lift along with augmentation can offer dramatic results and result in an attractive and more youthful bust line. Following mastopexy, the upper breasts attain a more curved shape. The removal of excess skin without affecting the gland tissue ensures that breastfeeding is not affected.

The Right Plastic Surgeon

Detailed consultation with an efficient plastic surgeon is the first step. Make sure that the surgeon you choose has vast experience in performing breast lift with implants procedures. In the initial consultation, your surgeon will examine your breasts to analyze the degree of sagging, shape and size and quality of your skin to determine the suitable implant option. The right surgeon can help you achieve your goal of a beautiful and youthful bust line with added benefits such as minimal downtime, shorter recovery time and reduced risk of complications.