If you've been wondering what happened to your shapely, perky breasts, you're not alone—and we can help! Pregnancy, weight changes, and the natural aging process can all contribute to breast sagging and loss of fullness in the upper breast. A breast lift with augmentation is a great way to lift the breast, improve breast shape, and add volume through the placement of implants.
Like women, breasts can change frequently throughout life. Weight fluctuation, genetics, aging, and pregnancy can all impact your breasts, and sometimes these changes can make you feel self-conscious. Many breast enhancement patients who visit us here at The Swan Center are considering either a breast augmentation to increase breast size or a breast lift (mastopexy) to restore a more youthful shape and contour to the breasts. But did you know that many patients actually benefit most from a breast lift with a breast augmentation? A lift with breast implants combines both procedures to help you achieve increased volume, enhanced contour, and a more youthful shape.
If you’ve had children, gained or lost weight, or have noticed your breasts changing with age, you may be considering your breast enhancement options and which procedures would provide you with optimal results. A breast lift with implants can improve multiple concerns through one procedure by lifting your breasts to a more youthful position and placing breast implants to enhance volume and shape.
Ask yourself the following questions to see if you may be a good candidate for breast lift with implants:
The best way to determine if a breast lift with implants will provide you with great results is to speak with one of our board certified plastic surgeons about your options. They will evaluate your breasts, discuss your concerns and goals with you, and design a surgical plan that provides you with results you’ll love.
I love the results of my surgery and I’m thankful I chose the best practice in Atlanta to work with! I have had the best bikini summer ever!
Board-Certified Plastic & General Surgeon
With over 50,000 breast surgeries under his belt, Dr. Bauer is one of the most respected aesthetic breast surgeons in the US. He is a Mentor LEAD surgeon whose specialized techniques, thoughtful approach, and exceptionally natural-looking results have earned the trust of patients from around the world.
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Board-Certified Plastic & General Surgeon
As a female and mom, “Dr. Cat” can easily relate to her patients. She loves supporting and empowering other women. Her meticulous skill and friendly, supportive personality have endeared her to patients and earned her a “Best Plastic Surgeon” award from My Alpharetta magazine.
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Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
An 11-time Vitals’ Patient Choice award winner, Dr. Fardo treats every patient as if they were family. He is a trusted authority on breast enhancement, and contributes his expertise to industry publications and Mentor Worldwide, LLC, as part of the LEAD national council.
Meet Dr. FardoDetermining that a breast augmentation with a lift is the right procedure for you is only one decision of many. Together with your surgeon, you’ll explore your breast implant options and learn which breast lift technique is most appropriate for your needs. These decisions will all contribute to your final look, so it’s important to work closely with your surgeon and carefully consider their personalized recommendations—your natural anatomy, desired outcome, and personal health will all inform which options will work best for you. Below are a few options you can expect to discuss during your consultation.
Thanks to advances in breast implant technology, you have more options than ever for achieving your perfect breasts. During your mastopexy consultation and implant sizing session, you’ll have to consider more than just the size of your implants; you’ll also choose implant type, shape, profile, and placement. Taking into account your natural breasts and what look you are hoping for, we will help you pick out the perfect implants for you.
You and your surgeon will also discuss which breast lift technique and incision type will work best for you. Depending on how much breast tissue sagging needs to be corrected and the amount of excess skin that needs to be removed to provide optimal results, your surgeon will recommend a custom plan that provides the best results for you.
Whichever mastopexy technique is recommended for you, your surgeon will place incisions as inconspicuously as possible, where they will be naturally camouflaged by your skin pigment or easily hidden by a bikini top or bra. Through these incisions, your surgeon will remove excess skin, lift and tighten remaining skin, place your chosen breast implants, and reposition the nipple areolar complex (if necessary). Scars from the placement of a breast implant can be so minimal that you are unable to see them.
When the desired results have been achieved, your incisions will be closed and we will place light dressings over them for protection. Typically, you can expect your procedure to take anywhere from two to four hours, depending on the extent of your surgery. Because this procedure is most often performed on an outpatient basis under general anesthesia, you will be able to return home the same day after the effects of anesthesia wear off.
It is normal to experience some soreness and swelling after your breast lift surgery, and we will prescribe oral pain medication to help you manage your discomfort. Most of our patients switch to an over-the-counter alternative, such as Tylenol, after just a few days. While you’ll likely begin feeling better and ready to return to work after about a week, you will need to avoid more strenuous activities and exercise for about four to six weeks.
I would recommend The Swan Center to anyone looking for any enhancement solely based on their wonderful bedside manner and professionalism. My breasts look absolutely flawless.
Despite the high patient satisfaction rates of breast lift surgery, it is still a major procedure with risks and complications that should be considered. Pain, bruising, and numbness are all normal but temporary discomforts after surgery. In rare cases, some augmentation patients may experience more long-term complications such as loss of nipple sensation, difficulty breastfeeding, implant rupture, or compromised immunity after breast lift surgery.
Working with an experienced board certified plastic surgeon can greatly increase your chances for a successful and safe breast lift surgery. These professionals are skilled and knowledgeable in the latest breast augmentation techniques and best practices and know which health conditions and risk factors to look out for in advance of your surgery, as well as after. Breast implant revision or implant removal are possibilities after your breast augmentation surgery.
Schedule Your Consultation TodayIf you are frustrated by sagging breasts and have been considering enhancing your breasts, the first step is to schedule an appointment with an experienced breast surgeon. If you’re in the Atlanta area, contact us—we’ll set up a consultation between you and one of our knowledgeable, board certified plastic surgeons so you can hear more about your breast lift surgery options, learn about our Atlanta plastic surgery center, and find out how a lift with breast implants can help you feel happy and confident in your breasts.
