Breast Lift in Tampa, FL
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Whether it’s due to gravity or weight, over time, your breasts can start to sag, leading to feelings of embarrassment.
A breast lift can remove excess skin and reposition the areola, resulting in a perkier bustline.
Dr. Jaime Perez is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Tampa, FL, who specializes in breast lifts. See how he can help.
What a Breast Lift Can Do for You
Time, pregnancy, nursing, and weight gain or loss can change the shape and position of a person’s breasts. As breast tissue enlarges, the skin and supporting ligaments of the breast are stretched, which can cause sagging or asymmetry.
Fortunately, a plastic surgeon can lift your breasts into a perkier, more symmetrical position. During a breast lift procedure, also known as a mastopexy, the areolas are repositioned, excess skin is removed from the breasts, and the breast tissue is reshaped. This raises the breasts and gives them a fuller appearance.
Am I a Candidate for a Breast Lift?
The ideal candidate for a breast lift is a patient who:
- Wants to change the shape of their breasts and/or areolas
- Wants to change the position of their breasts and/or areolas
- Is finished having children
- Has completed their weight loss goals
- Is in good overall health
- Doesn’t use tobacco products
- Has realistic expectations
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Dr. Perez is proud to offer virtual consultations so you can discuss your cosmetic goals and learn about treatment options from the comfort of your home.
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How Breast Lift Surgery Works
During a consultation at Plastic Surgery Center of Tampa, Dr. Perez will review your medical history and discuss your expectations. Together, you will decide on a technique that best suits your goals.
Your breast lift will involve these steps:
You may have minor scarring from the incisions, but it will heal over approximately two years and can be concealed with clothing.
Anesthesia
Dr. Perez will use general anesthesia to ensure your comfort throughout your breast lift surgery.
Incisions
Dr. Perez will then make incisions. The technique that he uses will depend on your breast size, shape, and elasticity, the position of the areola, and the degree of sagging.
Reshape Breasts
Dr. Perez will remove excess skin to lift the breast and reshape the breast tissue to improve its contour. This results in a firmer breast that appears more youthful. The areolas can also be repositioned.
Close Incisions
Dr. Perez will then close the incisions, tightening your skin in the process. You may have minor scarring from the incisions, but it will heal over approximately two years and can be concealed with clothing.
Mastopexy typically takes about three to four hours to complete, but it depends on the technique that’s used. Most patients can go home once their procedure is complete but may have to stay overnight if they receive a procedure in addition to their breast lift.
Interested in Breast Lift in Tampa, FL?
We’d love to assist you on this exciting journey! Schedule a consultation with Dr. Perez today to discuss your goals. You can use our online contact form or call us at (813) 877-3739.
We look forward to hearing from you.
Incision Techniques
FOR YOUR BREAST LIFT SURGERY IN TAMPA, FL
Crescent Mastopexy
This technique is used for patients who only want to make slight changes to their breast shape or lift the areola about one to two centimeters. Your plastic surgeon will make an incision along the top half of the areolas and remove a crescent-shaped piece of skin. The areolas are then reattached to the skin in a higher position.
Lollipop Mastopexy
Also known as vertical mastopexy, this technique is best for patients who require a greater amount of breast reshaping, skin removal, and several centimeters of areola repositioning.
This technique uses an incision around the areola as well as an incision extending from the bottom of the areola into the fold of the breast.
Anchor Mastopexy
The anchor or inverted T mastopexy is recommended for patients who are experiencing extreme sagging. This technique uses an incision around the areola, a vertical incision from the bottom of the areola to the fold of the breast, and an incision along the breast fold to allow for better access to the breast tissue. Your doctor can then easily reshape the breast tissue and remove the excess skin.
This technique results in scarring but leads to a dramatic change in the shape of the breasts and areola position in older patients who have a greater degree of sagging.
Breast Lift Surgery Aftercare
Following your breast lift surgery in Tampa, take all antibiotics and pain medication as prescribed by your doctor. Attend all follow-up appointments so your doctor can safely remove any drains and surgical dressings. Once your surgical dressings are removed, you will be given a supportive compression garment that must be worn at all times for three weeks to ensure the breasts heal properly.
The recovery period is different for each patient, but most can return to work in one week, as long as your job isn’t strenuous. Patients can perform light exercise in three weeks and resume strenuous activity like overhead lifting in five weeks.
Though you will notice an immediate change in the appearance of your breasts, they’ll need to heal for several months before you’ll be able to see the final results.
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Combining a Breast Lift With Other Procedures
A breast lift won’t change the size of your breasts, but Dr. Perez at Plastic Surgery Center of Tampa can combine this procedure with a breast augmentation or breast reduction.
Breast Augmentation
Dr. Perez can use advanced techniques to perform a safe breast augmentation procedure at the same time as your breast lift. Breast implants can be used to give you fuller breasts that can help you feel more attractive. You can choose from silicone or saline breast implants, each of which has its own unique advantages.
Breast Reduction
If you have large breasts that are causing neck, shoulder, and back pain, Dr. Perez can perform a breast reduction in combination with your breast lift to remove some of the weight from your breasts while raising them into a more aesthetically pleasing position.
Patient Testimonials
Dr. Pérez performed a lift with implants on me six weeks ago. I am very very happy with the results. He is a skilled surgeon and did a fantastic job. His team is also responsive, helpful, and made me feel very comfortable. So happy I chose him.
Love Dr.Perez and his staff! I got a breast lift with implants 2 years ago and I love my results. I had lost 90 pounds and had a child and my breasts were horrible. I went in and saw Dr. Perez and he Did an amazing job. I constantly get asked where I got my breasts done at and told how amazing they look. I am also very happy that I have minimal scaring from my lift! I will return to Dr. Perez…
My wife recently had a breast lift with implants done by Dr Perez. He is such a caring person who advises you of all the pros and cons of the surgery. He tells it like it is from his experience as a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. After our first visit and consultation we knew Dr Perez was the one we were going to trust for the procedure. His entire staff answers all your questions and puts you at ease to make your decision. The entire staff were wonderful from beginning to surgery to after care. We could not be happier with the results. If your thinking about any procedure please talk to Dr Perez you will be glad you did. Thank you to Dr Perez and your entire staff for your fantastic job !!!!!!!
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