Breast Lift

A mini breast lift refers to a lift that corrects a minimal degree of sagging. The mini breast lift usually involves an incision around the areola and a slight lift of the breast tissue. A full breast lift would be required if there is severe sagging or if the nipple needs to be repositioned. Patients might also choose the mini breast lift as a second procedure after they have begun to develop further sagging with age or pregnancy.

A breast lift can give you more youthful-looking breasts for many years. The results of a breast lift are long-lasting; however, your breasts will continue to age along with the rest of your body. You can ensure that your results are long-lasting by avoiding dramatic weight fluctuations and only having your breast lift when you know you are done breastfeeding and having kids.

After breast augmentation and lift surgery, you can expect one to two weeks of recovery. This involves resting and recovering at home and following all post-op instructions provided by Dr. Kayastha. Patients should also follow any movement and exercise restrictions carefully to ensure proper healing. During the recovery process, the implants may initially sit higher on the chest, and swelling can obscure final results. It can take several months for swelling to completely diminish and the implants to settle into their final position. After healing is completed, patients can expect fuller, more symmetrical breasts that are lifted to a more youthful position.

After your breast augmentation and lift, you will need to keep your incisions clean and dry while they heal. Because of possible irritants in swimming pools and bacteria in lakes, you will want to avoid swimming until your incisions have completely healed and you have been given the okay to exercise.

After your breast augmentation and lift, you will be given a surgical bra to be worn for several weeks. The surgical bra helps support your implants during the early postoperative healing period. After a week, you can switch to a sports bra. Avoid wearing an underwire bra for at least six weeks after your procedure.

A breast lift is most often considered a cosmetic procedure and is not covered by insurance. However, we encourage each patient to check with their provider prior to their consultation.

If youre looking to add or restore volume to your breasts, implants with a breast lift can be an effective combination. Dr. Kayastha can make the right recommendation based on your goals.

Its possible to lose some sensation in your incision area after breast lift surgery, but this is usually temporary.

You may lose some sensation in your nipples after a breast lift if its repositioned during the procedure. However, it usually comes back as you recover.

While showering, make sure to gently wash your incisions with soap and gently pat them dry afterward. Make sure to reapply dressings according to Dr. Kayasthas instructions.

A breast lift typically costs more than a breast augmentation because the surgery is more complex and technically challenging.

A breast lift will result in scars, which will vary depending on the incision pattern used to complete your procedure.

Some patients may experience decreased nipple sensitivity after their breast lift. For others, this can be a temporary side effect.

Insurance does not generally pay for a breast lift, because the procedure is cosmetic.

For most patients, breast lift scars will heal about six weeks after their surgery.

On average, breast lift results will last about 10 to 15 years.

On average, a breast lift costs about $5,000. This will vary for each patient.

Breast lifts typically take about 3.5 hours to complete.

Breast lift patients should generally wait about six weeks before resuming their exercise routines.