A breast lift (mastopexy) raises and reshapes breasts that have sagged after pregnancy, weight loss or aging. Excess skin is removed, the remaining skin is tightened, and the areola can be made smaller. At St. Charles Plastic Surgery in St. Charles, IL, it is performed by Dr. Bahram Ghaderi, MD, FACS, a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery with more than 25 years of experience.
The best candidates are healthy women with good skin elasticity. A lift does not add volume; if you also want fuller breasts, it can be combined with breast augmentation. Surgery is performed at accredited facilities with a board-certified anesthesiologist.
Expect to wear a surgical bra for the first few weeks. Scars fade over time but do not disappear completely. See results in the before and after gallery.
As women age, particularly if they bear children or lose weight, it is natural for their breasts to lose fullness. Breast lift surgery is designed for women whose breasts have lost their elasticity over time. During breast lift surgery, excess skin is removed from the breasts, and the remaining skin is tightened. Breast lift surgery aims to help a woman attain firmer, younger-looking breasts that are proportionate to the rest of her body. Dr. Ghaderi can also reduce the size of the areola, the darker skin surrounding the nipple, during breast lift surgery.
Breast lift surgery is customarily performed on women unhappy with the contour of their bustline. Although an experienced surgeon can minimize scarring, scars are an inevitable byproduct of breast lift surgery. The best candidates for breast lift are healthy women with good skin elasticity and understanding of the breast lift procedure.
Each year, thousands of women undergo breast lift surgery without experiencing major complications. However, it is important for you to be informed of the benefits as well as the risks posed by this procedure. You should be prepared to discuss possible complications with Dr. Ghaderi. Carefully following his advice and instructions will minimize some of the risks.
Most women who have had breast lift surgery are thrilled with their firmer, younger looking breasts. Clothes fit better, and patients feel better about themselves. However, women considering breast lift surgery should expect scarring, which will diminish greatly over time, but will not completely disappear. For women looking to enhance the size and shape of their breasts, breast lift can be combined with breast augmentation.
If you are interested in breast lift surgery, contact our Chicago area office for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
