Breast Lift Bakersfield & Orange Co, CA

Average Cost of a Breast Lift

According to 2020 data from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, breast lifts cost $5,012 on average. It’s important to note that this price tag will vary from clinic to clinic and surgeon to surgeon. It’s also important to remember that you’re not just paying for the breast lift surgery. You’re also paying for the surgeon’s fee, your anesthesia, your operating room, certain medications, a surgical bra, medical tests, and so much more.

Can I Get Breast Implants With a Breast Lift?

Childbirth, the effects of gravity, aging, weight gain, and weight loss can cause sagging breasts over time. While a breast lift can treat the sagginess by restoring your nipples to their former location and elevating the breast tissue, this surgery does not restore breast volume. In reality, removing excess skin and lifting breast tissue will make your breasts appear smaller than before. For this reason, many women choose to undergo a breast augmentation and a breast lift at the same time. Implants can create upper breast fullness that a breast lift alone would not provide. This helps you regain the breast shape and contour you once had. With this understanding, however, an implant is certainly not mandatory for anyone when considering a lifting procedure. The decision is up to you.

Will I Have Scarring From a Breast Lift?

Yes, you will likely have some degree of scarring from your breast lift surgery. The appearance of your breast lift scars will depend on the type of breast lift procedure that Dr. Daneshmand feels is best for you. Some breast lifts leave only a scar around the areola. Meanwhile, some breast lifts leave a vertical scar below the areola towards the fold. For extremely saggy breasts, a horizontal scar in the breast crease helps achieve the best contour without any loose skin. Most women are extremely happy to have a lifted, perky breast contour at the expense of some scarring.

Will a Mastopexy Affect My Nipple Sensation?

It is unlikely, but there is a small chance that a breast lift surgery could reduce nipple and breast sensation. Experienced plastic surgeons, such as Dr. Daneshmand, know exactly how to prevent injury to the nerves that provide sensation to the nipple. But in more extreme lifts, patients may experience decreased sensation.

Will Smoking Affect My Breast Lift Recovery?

Smoking results in poor healing from almost any procedure. That’s because cigarettes can decrease blood flow all throughout the body. Post-operative complications, such as an open wound or skin death, are much higher in smokers. The rate of wound infection is also significantly increased in smokers due to limited blood flow. Because of this, a patient must stop smoking for a minimum of four weeks prior to surgery in order to decrease the risk of these complications. In addition, smoking is prohibited for one month after surgery as poor wound healing may result during this time.

What Kind of Anesthesia Is Used for Mastopexies?

General anesthesia is used to achieve sedation and pain control during a mastopexy. You will be asleep during the surgery and awaken comfortably in the recovery room. General anesthesia and IV sedation are extremely safe in healthy patients undergoing cosmetic surgery.

What is Breast Lift Recovery Like?

After a mastopexy, you may go home to recover comfortably in your own bed. You will be walking on the day of surgery with some discomfort and tightness in your chest. A supportive bra will be the most comfortable post-operative garment to wear during the healing process. Generally, patients only need pain medication for a few days. Many patients go back to work within two weeks. At 4 weeks, low-impact exercise is permissible. At the 6-8 week mark, patients can resume heavy lifting and other intense exercises.

Call Silhouette Plastic Surgery Institute Today

Dr. Daneshmand is a board-certified plastic surgeon at Silhouette Plastic Surgery Institute with more than 30 years of breast surgery experience. He is passionate about making sure his patient’s aesthetic goals become a reality. If you’re interested in any of our breast surgeries – including breast reduction surgery, breast revision surgery, breast reconstruction surgery, and more –  call 949-359-8397 today to schedule a free consultation.