Breast Lift
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Breasts that sag or have lost volume not only lead to an unflattering appearance, they also deflate your confidence and self-esteem. Many women experience unwelcome changes in breast appearance as they age or following pregnancy, while others always have been disappointed with the shape of breasts that droop or hang at awkward angles. Women in Philadelphia and New Jersey choose breast lift surgery by breast enhancement specialist Dr. Evan Sorokin for a restored look and natural-feeling result.
Why Us for Your Breast Enhancement
- Dr. Sorokin offers a “rapid recovery” technique so you can enjoy your results sooner.
- Our practice is known for its specialization in breast surgery – from breast augmentation to complex revision cases.
- Dr. Sorokin is a trusted, board-certified plastic surgeon who takes the time to understand your goals.
Reasons for Considering a Breast Lift
Breast lift surgery, also known as a mastopexy, raises and reshapes sagging breasts. As a woman ages, skin becomes inelastic, causing the breasts to lose their natural shape and firmness. A breast lift in New Jersey may be an exciting option for women who want to:
- Elevate their breasts due to sagging caused by aging and gravity
- Firm up breasts that have lost substance from pregnancy and subsequent breastfeeding
- Re-align nipples or areolas that point down or to the side
- Reduce the size of areolas that have become stretched out
- Bring back natural suppleness after weight loss
In addition to a breast lift, you may also want to consider undergoing breast augmentation to increase breast fullness. Each procedure offers its own unique benefits, so it’s important to understand the differences between breast lift and augmentation. Dr. Sorokin may also recommend a breast reduction for New Jersey women who want to both reduce the size of their breasts as well elevate the breast position.
The Breast Lift Procedure
The surgery, which can take between 1.5 to 3 hours, usually involves making an anchor-shaped incision along the underside of the breast around the area where skin will be removed. This incision defines which breast tissue will be removed and how the nipple will be relocated. Dr. Sorokin then takes out excess skin and tissue under the breast and repositions the nipple and areola to a higher location at the center of the breast. After this, the skin that had surrounded the areola is brought down and sewn together to reshape the breast.
Dr. Sorokin may recommend that some patients, especially those with relatively small breasts and minimal sagging, undergo modified procedures that require less-extensive incisions. One such procedure is “doughnut” (or concentric) mastopexy, in which circular incisions are made around the areola and a doughnut-shaped area of skin is removed. Dr. Sorokin also uses other innovative surgical techniques including minimal incision methods and procedures that preserve nipple sensation.
Regardless of which procedure is used, you should keep in mind that, since every breast is different, a surgeon must combine a substantial amount of artistry with the scientific technique in order to achieve a freshened, youthful result. Unlike many surgeons, Dr. Sorokin takes the time to thoroughly understand your physical characteristics prior to surgery so that during the procedure he can tailor his technique to give you a long-lasting, superior result.
Recovery Following Breast Lift Surgery
In order to speed the healing process and recovery time, Dr. Sorokin recommends plenty of rest and limited movement for patients following their procedure. Immediately after the procedure is completed, bandages are applied to minimize bleeding, scarring, and movement of the breasts. Once the bandages are removed at the follow-up visit, you will be required to wear a specialized surgical bra for several weeks.
Patients sometimes report minor discomfort associated with surgery, which can be treated with oral medication in almost every case. While complications are rare, patients can minimize potential problems by carefully following the post-operative directions that Dr. Sorokin gives. Complications may include reddened, visible scarring at the incision sites, asymmetry, tissue loss, loss of sensation, or hardening of the breast caused by formation of internal scar tissue. The procedures Dr. Sorokin uses both preoperatively and during surgery are designed to minimize the risk of complications.
