Every woman wants to have shapely, beautiful breasts. Many of our patients find that their breasts have sagged and their breast volume has decreased due to the natural aging process, weight loss or breastfeeding, resulting in a need for a breast lift.
A breast lift (mastopexy) is a common cosmetic surgery procedure performed in the United States. Dr. Fazilat can restore a more youthful appearance to your breasts that have sagged. As a result weight loss, pregnancy, loss of the skin’s natural elasticity, or simply the effect of aging and gravity.
Breast lifts combine the removal of excess breast skin with tightening of the skin, making it a good option for a woman who wants to reclaim her natural shape without a significant change in size.
Dr. Fazilat has extensive training in mastopexy and breast augmentation mastopexy. He is able to offer his patients short-scar techniques (vertical scar/lollipop technique) to return their breasts to their original youthful shape.
Our approach to breast lift procedures
During your breast lift consultation with Dr. Fazilat, he will discuss the procedure in great detail, providing you with all the information you need to make an informed decision about a breast lift.
He will ask you to answer these questions:
- Do you have to wear a bra during the day at all times?
- Have your breasts become lower?
- Are your breasts hollowed on the top?
- Are your nipples too low?
- Are your breasts now smaller and deflated in appearance?
- Are your large breasts now droopy and low?
Prior to your breast lift, Dr. Fazilat will discuss a number of important decisions to make when planning your breast lift surgery. He will personally walk you through your options and share recommendations based on the latest research, advances in the field, and what’s best for your particular case.
The SF | Bay Area Plastic Surgery difference
Once you have booked your breast lift surgery, Dr. Fazilat’s office will coordinate the location and time of your procedure. You will receive a pre-operative appointment, which is typically two weeks before your surgery. During this appointment, you will be given instructions for your surgery, as well as any medical request forms for necessary blood work or related medical tests. Dr. Fazilat will also take any pre-operative photos and review your planned procedure(s), so you can ask any final questions. Our office will contact you by phone or by email to review your instructions and your health history.
Breast lifts are a common cosmetic procedure for Dr. Fazilat. Typically, these operations are performed as an outpatient procedure under general anesthesia with a certified anesthesiologist; surgical times are 1 to 3 hours. The results are generally long-lasting but can depend on an individual’s skin elasticity and lifestyle.
Some of Dr. Fazilat’s patients also have their breast lift surgery combined with other procedures, such as breast augmentation, breast reduction, a tummy tuck or laser liposuction for a more beautiful you.
Recovering from a breast lift at SF | Bay Area Plastic Surgery
After breast lift surgery, patients can go home the same day but should have an adult stay with them for 24 hours after surgery to monitor their recovery.
The recovery period ranges from 3 days to 1 week. Most patients feel very well with 4-5 days, but strenuous activity should be avoided for 2 to 3 weeks.
Stitches are removed a week to 10 days after breast lift surgery. Any post-operative pain, swelling, and/or sensitivity will commonly diminish over the first few weeks. Finally, scars from breast lift incisions begin to fade in a few months and continue to fade for months or years to come.
Dr. Fazilat will schedule a follow-up post-recovery office visit in Morgan Hill or Mountain View, California to discuss your progress.
Request your consultation
We invite you to schedule your cosmetic consultation with SF | Bay Area Plastic Surgery today; we’d love to be a part of your journey to a more youthful you. To learn more about breast lift surgery, please call us today at 650.964.2200 or complete this form on our website to request an initial consultation in Mountain View or Morgan Hill.
