Breast Lift

After childbirth or weight loss, women may choose to undergo breast lift or mastopexy. If you are happy with your breast size, a breast lift can improve the shape and nipple position of your breasts. It can often be safely combined with breast augmentation to achieve additional fullness.

BeforeAfter

Dr. Schwartz is an expert breast surgeon. He is a member of the Mentor Educational Council, and has traveled around the country and around the world to teach other surgeons, and to consult about the newest products and techniques. Patients come from across the country for his skill, artistry and experience.

Your First Consultation

The most important visit with your plastic surgeon besides the surgery itself is your initial consultation. You will be able to discuss your goals, concerns and specific desires. You will discuss the specific details of your surgery including incision type and the need for implants to achieve your breast goals.

You should also be interviewing your prospective surgeon. You should feel your surgeon would care for you as if you were part of his own family. That your surgery was the most important, and that you are unique. It may never be truer that you get what you pay for. Do not shop for price alone.

Breast Lift Surgery

INCISIONS – Breast lift or mastopexy can be performed with three types of incisions; These incisions fade after 6-12 months to leave a natural appearance to the improved breast.

1. Peri-areolar – this technique uses an incision only around the areola (nipple), and is most often combined with a breast implant. It is used for patients with mild breast drooping that cannot be corrected with an implant alone.
2. Vertical – This lift combines an incision around the nipple and down the front of the breast (lollipop). It can be performed with or without an implant in patients with moderate drooping of the breast.
3. Anchor or “Wise” incision – This pattern is for patients with severe drooping of the breast and very low nipple position. It can also be performed with or without a breast implant.

SURGERY LOCATION – Your surgery can be performed at our new AAAASF accredited Westlake Cosmetic Surgery Center facility. This state of the art surgical center provides the highest standard of care, safety and privacy. Dr. Schwartz also has privileges to perform procedures at Los Robles Regional Medical center, Thousand Oaks Surgical Hospital, and both St. Johns Regional Medical center, and Pleasant Valley Hospitals.

ANESTHESIA – Breast lift is performed with general anesthesia. Dr. Schwartz only works with Board Certified Physician (M.D.) anesthesiologists who are always present for your entire procedure.

Breast Lift Recovery

Breast lift usually requires 1-3 hours of surgery as an outpatient. You will be seen the first or second day after surgery, and can usually shower at that time. Many patients will only require Motrin or Advil for pain control, but stronger medications are available if needed.

Patients can usually drive to their one week appointment and most sutures are absorbable and do not require removal. This is more comfortable and results in a better, less noticeable scar. Patients usually return to work at in 3-5 days.

Exercise can resume at three weeks after surgery without restrictions in most patients.

Breast Lift Risks

While every procedure has risks, it is Dr. Schwartz goal to minimize every possibility of this during your care. You will receive extensive consultation regarding your surgery and any risks during your consultation and pre-op appointments.