Questions about Breast Lift Surgery

Am I a good candidate for a breast lift?

The breast lift procedure can restore perkiness and a firmer look to breasts that are sagging due to weight loss, childbearing, and age. Women who are dissatisfied with the size and shape of their areola or the position of their nipples can also benefit from breast lift surgery.

Breast lifts are not recommended for women who are pregnant or those who plan on becoming pregnant in the immediate future. Pregnancy can cause future sagging and result in multiple surgeries.

During your free breast lift consultation, your plastic surgeon will help you determine if a breast lift is right for your body.

Are breast lifts painful?

Anesthesia is administered prior to your breast lift to eliminate pain during your surgery. In the weeks following your surgery, some mild pain, tenderness, and swelling is common. This discomfort is temporary, and easily manageable through mild prescription pain relievers. Our breast lift surgeons will carefully instruct you in post-operative care to ensure your healing process is as comfortable as possible.

Are breast lifts safe?

As with any surgery, some risks are involved with a breast lift. These risks include infection, excessive bleeding, scarring, loss of nipple sensitivity, tissue damage, and asymmetrical results. These complications are rare, and our board-certified cosmetic surgeons take every precaution necessary to reduce your risks. All potential complications will be thoroughly discussed with you during your free breast life consultation.

Can a breast lift increase my breast size?

A breast lift alone will provide you with firmer, more youthful looking breasts, but will not increase your bust size. Because we are working with the amount of breast tissue you already have, your breasts will not actually increase or decrease in volume, though they may look larger or smaller after surgery. For women who wish to increase the size of their breasts, breast augmentation can be combined with a breast lift. Many women find that combining these procedures results in longer lasting, younger looking breasts for years following their surgery.

Breast lifts can also be combined with breast reduction surgery for women who suffer from heavy, droopy breasts. During you consultation our doctors will advise you of all of your options and help ensure your desired look is achieved.

What can I expect my final results to look like?

Each body is entirely unique. As such, the results of your breast lift cannot be based on other patients. In general, a breast lift will restore a youthful, perky appearance to your breasts. Most women enjoy a firmer, more appealing profile after breast lift surgery. In addition, by placing your nipple in a higher position, your breasts take on a more appealing look.

It is important to remember that some scarring is inevitable with this procedure. Great care is taken to reduce visible scaring, and many scars fade over time. However, indications that you have received a breast lift may be noticeable. Results from breast lift procedures performed at Southeastern Plastic Surgery can be viewed in our before and after gallery.

If you have any questions about breast lift surgery in or around Charlotte, North Carolina, please contact the experienced breast lift surgeons at Southeastern Plastic Surgery to schedule a free consultation today.