Breast Lift IN GOODYEAR & PHOENIX, AZ

Women who are bothered by sagging breasts or loose skin can benefit from a breast lift. Implants can be used alone or in combination with a breast lift to enhance the size of the breasts.

The amount of correction needed for a breast left will determine the type of incision needed. The most popular incisions used for a breast lift are referred to as a lollipop incision (incision around the nipple and down the middle of the lower breast) or a full anchor incision (incision around the nipple, down the middle of the breast, and under the breast). The extent and visibility of your scarring differs from patient to patient, but with proper care the scars and visibility can be greatly reduced.

Breast lift results typically last 10-15 years, depending on how your body ages and certain lifestyle choices like smoking, sun exposure, and exercise. Pregnancy and breastfeeding after a breast lift will also impact your results.

Patients can resume light activities like walking and yoga after two weeks but strenuous exercise and heavy lifting should be avoided for six weeks.

A breast lift typically does not affect breastfeeding. There is a small risk of complications, but this is minimized by the advanced techniques used by Dr. Rod.

The breasts are like the rest of your body; they can begin to sag as you age. The breast tissue begins to stretch and becomes weaker with time. All of this is a normal process after experiencing things like childbirth, weight gain, or weight loss. Even genetics can take a toll on your breasts. Breast lift surgery does not significantly change the size of your breasts or round out the upper part of your breasts. If you are looking to obtain fuller breasts, consider breast augmentation surgery. If you are looking to have smaller breasts, consider combining a breast lift with breast reduction surgery. Certain unique factors such as the extent of drooping or sagging, amount of excess skin, skin elasticity, current and desired breast size, nipple position, and physician preference will influence the type of mastopexy that can be performed.

When the big day finally arrives, you’ll come to the surgical center having fasted at least 12 hours. Fasting is important because you’ll be receiving general anesthesia for your surgery, and it is advised that you have an empty stomach. Initially, you’ll be called back to a surgical prep room where a team of medical professionals will prepare you for your surgery, including having you change into your surgical gown and monitoring your vital signs. When the time has come, you’ll walk back to the operating room where Dr. Rod will greet you. In the OR, you’ll be placed under general anesthesia so that Dr. Rod can begin the procedure. The exact length of your procedure will depend on your degree of breast sagging and the specific surgical techniques Dr. Rod will employ. After your initial consultation, you should have a better idea of how long Dr. Rod expects your surgery to last. Once the procedure is complete, you’ll be transferred to a recovery room where you will awaken from general anesthesia and be cared for by a team of postoperative medical professionals. Once they’ve determined it’s safe for you to go home, you’ll be released into the care of a friend or family member who will need to drive you back to your home for further rest and recovery.

The cost of a breast lift varies depending on the specifics of your individualized procedure. At your consultation with Dr. Rod, he will discuss your procedure in detail, including cost, and can recommend financing options.

A breast lift tightens and lifts the breasts, which typically reduces their size by about one cup size. However, if breast implants are received with a breast lift, your bra size might stay the same or increase.

A breast lift should be performed by a board-certified plastic surgeon like Dr. Reza Rod. He specializes in breast procedures and has received the prestigious Top Doc award from RealSelf.

It will take six months or more for all of the swelling to reduce after a breast lift. As swelling reduces, patients will gradually see the results of their breast lift surgery.

After a breast lift, moderate swelling, bruising, and discomfort are common but will improve significantly during the first week. Patients should rest and recover at home during this time, but you can return to work and light activities after 1-2 weeks. All activities can be resumed after 6 weeks, as long as you have been cleared by Dr. Rod.