| Dr. David Reath is a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. Here the Doctor has answered some of the common questions bizymoms visitors have about Breast Lifting.
Q. What is Breast Lifting?
A. Breast lifting is an operation designed to create a more youthful, "perkier" breast, by correcting the sagging of the breast. The entire breast will be lifted to a higher position on the chest wall, and can be made larger with the addition of an implant, or made smaller by the removal of some tissue. Usually the size of the areola will be reduced. There will always be some scars in the areas where skin is removed to perform the lift.
Q. What is the recovery period like?
A. The recovery period is usually one to two weeks, depending upon a women’s work and lifestyle. In some cases the recovery is shorter if breast implants are not used. I ask women to avoid heavy lifting for two weeks, and will allow them to shower the day after surgery.
Q. Who is an ideal candidate for breast lift surgery?
A. The ideal candidate, or most common candidate, is a women who has had changes in her breasts as the result of child bearing and breast feeding, or significant weight loss. It is probably best to be finished having children, and to be back to a weight at which you are comfortable. Any medical conditions such as high blood pressure should be under control
There are also a number of women, who have never had children, in whom the breasts have always been sagging. These women are also excellent candidates for this operation whether or not they have had surgery.
Q. Are there risks and complications to a breast lift surgery?
A. There can be risks with any operation. Usually risks or complications of this operation are not very common. These can include minor infections, bleeding, or problems with healing. There will always be some scars, and this is really not a complication
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Q. How long do the results last?
A. This will depend upon a number of things such as: weight changes, subsequent childbearing, size and weight of the breast, the strength of your tissues, and the type of support you wear in a bra. To maintain the best results, I recommend not using very large implants (if these are to be used) as they will add weight to the breast, maintain your weight and level of fitness, and to wear good support in your bra -- particularly when exercising.
Q. How much does breast lift surgery cost?
A. The cost, including anesthesia and operating room costs, will be between $6025 and $8475, depending upon the amount of lifting and the type of implants that will be used.
Q. What are some of the most common benefits of breast lift surgery?
A. The benefits are to have a better look to your body, better self esteem, and sometimes relief of back discomfort. Many women express concerns about being seen without a top on by their husbands or partners because of the shape of their breasts. These women feel much more confident and pleased with their appearance after this operation, in intimate settings.
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