Breast Augmentation Lift - Alpine Plastic Surgery

Breast AUGMENTATION
with LIFT

Breast augmentation with lift is one of the options available to you if you would like to add fullness and youthful shape to your breasts. This surgical procedure combines the placement of breast implants under the breast tissue or chest muscle with a breast lift, in which Dr. Barnett will raise your breasts by removing excess skin and tightening surrounding tissue. During the breast lift, Dr. Barnett removes excess skin, if necessary, and repositions your nipple and areola. This is done in order to raise the breasts so that they are not sagging or drooping as much. When you choose to get a breast lift and augmentation at Alpine Plastic Surgery, Dr. Barnett will work to reshape your breasts to achieve a more proportioned and aesthetically pleasing appearance that enhances your natural curves.

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20 year old female 7 months post submuscular breast augmentation with circumareolar lift using extra full 580cc implants.

When to consider

If you’re unhappy with breasts that have lost volume or are droopy from pregnancy, weight loss, or the natural aging process, then this procedure offers an opportunity to enhance your breasts and chest. Augmentation with lift surgery not only increases the size of the breasts, but it also repositions and lifts them higher for a more youthful and aesthetically pleasing result. Whether you are seeking to change your profile for a more proportioned figure, or you desire fuller breasts that are raised higher, this procedure is designed to suit your individual needs.

As a general rule, potential candidates for this procedure usually have the following qualifications.

You have sagging, droopy, or elongated breasts.
Your nipples and areolas are pointing downward or sitting below the breast crease.
You would like to increase breast fullness and repositioning.

Our experienced team at Alpine Plastic Surgery will be more than happy to take care of you and guide you through each step of your breast augmentation procedure. Give us a call to schedule your initial consultation today.

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Breast Augmentation with Lift FAQ’s

How is a breast augmentation with lift done?

Breast augmentation with lift can be done by Dr. Randall Barnett at the Alpine Plastic Surgery Clinic in Ogden, Utah. During breast augmentation, Dr. Barnett creates an incision at the breast’s bottom crease along the areola’s lower edge. The implant is then inserted into the incision and is placed under the chest muscle or breast tissue. Some doctors may place the implant beneath the muscle of the chest to lower the risk for capsular contracture – a condition where the tissue surrounding the implant hardens. This location also affects mammography much less than when the silicone implant is placed in front of the muscle.

Meanwhile, the “lifting” process is done by removing excess skin located at the bottom of the breast as well as the area around the areola. After which, the remaining skin is stitched together to tighten and raise the breast. A breast augmentation with lift could have larger incisions than breast augmentation alone.

What else should I know about breast augmentation with lift?

A breast augmentation with lift can increase the size of your breast by one or more cup size. The procedure can also rule out differences of your breasts’ size and shape.
It is important to take note that getting a breast augmentation will not prevent your breasts from sagging in the future if you gain or lose weight or get pregnant. The aging process can also cause your breasts to sag

Am I a good candidate for breast augmentation with lift?

You may obtain positive results from the surgery if you:

Have maintained a stable weight over time and are physically healthy
Are bothered by saggy, misshapen breasts
Have noticed that your breasts are pendulous, elongated, and appear flatter
Have nipples and areolas that point downward
Have nipples that fall below the crease of the breast, especially when unsupported with brassiere
Have a breast that is lower than the other
Have stretched skin on the breasts and enlarged areolas
Do not smoke

how should I prepare for a breast augmentation with lift?

Before undergoing a breast augmentation with lift, your doctor may ask you to:

Undergo lab tests or medical evaluation
Adjust current medications or take new ones
Undergo mammogram before and after surgery to detect any unusual changes
Stop smoking as it could affect the healing process later on
Avoid taking medications, such as aspirin, herbal supplements, and anti-inflammatory drugs, as these can increase bleeding during the procedure

What can I expect during a breast augmentation with lift procedure?

Breast augmentation with lift is usually done in an outpatient basis or in a doctor’s office. Typically, general anesthesia is used during the procedure.

What can I expect after breast augmentation with lift?

Immediately after the procedure, gauze is applied and taped over the stitches while your breasts are bandaged or supported with a special bra. After 7 to 10 days, your stitches may be removed.

Most patients usually experience some bruising, swelling, and soreness in the breasts for several days after breast augmentation with lift. These side effects can last up to several weeks. However, your doctor may prescribe you with medicines to help alleviate the pain. You may also be advised to wear supportive bra to help reduce swelling and to provide support to the breasts as they heal. You may be required to wear this 24 hours a day.

Scars can be expected after surgery as well. However, your surgeon usually places your incisions in well-concealed areas to make the scars less visible. Although there may be scarring, it eventually fades over time. In the case of breast augmentation with lift, the scars are more likely larger and more visible since the procedure requires larger incisions.

What are the risks associated with breast augmentation with lift?

Breast implants may make it harder to detect breast cancer detection through a mammogram. Other risks include:

Capsular contracture
Nerve damage, leading to loss of sensation in the breast tissues or the nipple
Difference in the shape and size of the breasts
Implant changes, such as leakage or rupture, caused by injury or normal activity. Over time, the implants could also shift in position, develop ripples, harden, or change in shape. If this happens, another breast surgery may be needed.
Infection
Accumulation of blood under the skin
Abnormal scarring
Anesthesia-related risks
Poor wound healing
Fluid collection
Deep vein thrombosis and other cardiac or pulmonary conditions

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