Breast Lift
About Breast Lift Surgery
Over time, factors such as pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight fluctuations, aging, and gravity can take their toll on a woman’s breasts, leading to loss of volume and elasticity. Breast lift surgery, medically known as mastopexy, is a transformative cosmetic procedure designed to elevate and reshape sagging breasts to a more youthful and aesthetically pleasing position.
Dr. Jordan P. Farkas of Farkas Plastic Surgery and MedSpa in Northern NJ is committed to helping patients achieve beautiful results that accentuate their natural beauty. He takes the time to get to know his patients, ensuring they feel confident, comfortable, and well-informed at every stage of the treatment process.
What Is a Breast Lift?
A breast lift is a surgical procedure aimed at elevating and reshaping sagging or drooping breasts to a more youthful and perky position. The surgery involves removing excess skin, tightening the remaining breast tissue, and repositioning the nipple and areola to create a firmer, more lifted breast contour. Ideal for those seeking to restore their breast shape without significantly altering the size, a breast lift can boost confidence and comfort, contributing to a more positive body image. For patients who do wish to increase the size of their breasts while also addressing breast sag, a breast lift with implants may be ideal.
What Are the Benefits of a Breast Lift?
For those looking to rejuvenate their breasts, a mastopexy can offer many benefits, including:
- Repositioning the breasts to a more youthful position
- Renewing the breasts with a firmer, perkier appearance
- Eliminating sagging and drooping breast tissue
- Tightening and reducing excess, inelastic skin
- Evening out or balancing breast symmetry
- Reshaping, resizing, and/or repositioning the nipple-areola complex
- Improving self-confidence
Dr. Farkas takes great care during an initial consultation to discuss each patient’s concerns and goals for a breast lift procedure to create a customized treatment plan that is advantageous to the patient’s individual desires.
Am I a Candidate for Breast Lift Surgery?
Ideal candidates for a breast lift are individuals with sagging breasts who seek to restore a more youthful, lifted appearance. Key criteria include being in good overall health and having realistic expectations regarding surgical outcomes, which Dr. Farkas takes the time to discuss with each patient in detail during the consultation process. Dr. Farkas believes that an open and honest dialogue is vital for a healthy patient-doctor relationship. After reviewing your medical records and assessing your aesthetic goals, he can make specific treatment recommendations tailored to your needs.
What Does the Breast Lift Procedure Involve?
The first step in the breast lift treatment process is an individual consultation with Dr. Farkas, during which he will take the time to learn more about you and your goals. From there, a personalized treatment plan will be developed. Decisions regarding incision placement and whether or not implants will be included as a part of your breast lift will be discussed during this stage.
On the day of surgery, patients will be placed under general anesthesia. Mastopexies typically take 2-3 hours to perform, though this can vary based on the specifics of each treatment plan. The placement of incisions will depend on how much of a lift a patient needs. Patients with naturally smaller breasts may be eligible for a “crescent” or “donut” lift, where an incision is made around the outer edge of the areola. For more moderate to severe cases of sagging, either the “lollipop” or “anchor” techniques will be used. A “lollipop” pattern involves an incision around the areola as well as another incision extending vertically downwards from the areola towards the breast crease. An “anchor” pattern, which allows for the greatest degree of lifting, includes the addition of a third incision extending horizontally along the inframammary fold.
During surgery, Dr. Farkas will meticulously remove excess breast tissue and skin before elevating and reshaping the breasts to a more desirable position on the chest wall. As needed, the nipple-areolar complex may also be elevated and resized to ensure the most balanced, natural-looking result.
“Dr. Farkas and his team are absolutely amazing! They are super attentive and knowledgeable. They made me feel extremely comfortable! I am beyond happy with my experience and results!! I will definitely be back!!!!!”
What Is Breast Lift Recovery Like?
Recovery from breast lift surgery is a multi-stage process, typically spanning several weeks. Initially, patients may experience swelling, bruising, and discomfort that can be well-managed with prescribed medication and adequate rest. A special surgical bra or compression garment is often recommended to support the newly recontoured breasts and minimize swelling. Dr. Farkas and his team will provide thorough post-operative care instructions both before and after surgery, and scheduled follow-up visits are crucial for monitoring recovery progress. Patients are encouraged to reach out with any questions or concerns they may have.
Patients can usually return to work and normal activities within a week or two, depending on the nature of their job and their personal recovery progress. It’s important to avoid strenuous activities and heavy lifting for at least 4-6 weeks after breast lift surgery to prevent strain on the healing incisions. Aesthetic results should also gradually improve as swelling subsides, revealing a more youthful breast profile. Proper care and patience are key to achieving the best possible outcome and ensuring a smooth and successful recovery process.
Will I Have Breast Lift Scars?
As with any surgical procedure, a breast lift will result in some degree of scarring. The appearance of the scars will vary based on the incision technique used for surgery, as well as how each individual may heal due to their skin quality, genetics, recovery care, and other factors. Generally, a “crescent” or “donut” technique tends to leave less noticeable scarring; whereas a “lollipop” or “anchor” surgical approach may be more visible due to the extended incisions (see the Procedure section above for details on incision patterns). Dr. Farkas meticulously plans his incisions to be as inconspicuous as possible upon healing and well-concealed under bras and swimwear.
The residual scars from the incisions should gradually heal and somewhat fade over time, especially when patients carefully follow the post-surgery recovery instructions provided by Dr. Farkas. Additionally, our team can discuss scar treatment options available at our practice that may be able to improve the appearance of scars using laser, light, and other therapies.
How Much Does a Breast Lift Cost?
The average cost of a breast lift in Northern New Jersey typically ranges between $8000-$18500. That said, this is just a general estimate, and the final cost of treatment can vary significantly between patients. Common factors influencing the price of a mastopexy include:
- The surgical technique employed
- Whether or not breast implants are included
- Facility costs and anesthesia fees
- Surgeon’s fee
- The cost of any post-operative medications or garments
- Geographic location
- Expertise of the provider
Following your consultation with Dr. Farkas, our team can provide you with a detailed price quote that reflects the specifics of your treatment plan. We can also discuss plastic surgery financing options with interested patients.
Contact Farkas Plastic Surgery today to schedule a consultation with Dr. Farkas or to learn more about any of the surgical and non-surgical treatments we offer.
