Why a Breast Lift
The breast lift procedure may be of interest to you if your breasts have lost elasticity, shape and firmness due to pregnancy, nursing or the force of gravity. The breast lift procedure involves raising sagging breasts and nipples to a higher, firmer position and reshaping them. Also, a breast lift can reduce the size of areola, the darker skin around the nipple. |
Breast Lift without Implants
If you have sufficient breast tissue and do not necessarily want to look bigger, just better, Dr. Steely can reshape your tissue area so that you get a breast lift with implant fullness, without implants. Using short incisions to minimize scarring, Dr. Steely can create a softer, fuller, naturally augmented breast by raising sagging breast tissue from underneath to the top of the breasts reshaping them, making them fuller on top and forming cleavage.
Not incorporating implants and not requiring an overnight hospital stay, the breast reshaping breast lift is more economical. It is important to keep in mind that without implants, the cleavage and breast can be made only as full as the amount of breast tissue you have.
Breast Lifts with Implants
For patients with small breasts and insufficient tissue for breast reshaping only, a breast lift with implants is an alternative. Also, patients that have implants along with their breast lift may find the results last longer.
Depending on your needs, body shape and breast anatomy, Dr. Steely may use either saline or silicone implants. Both types are approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and come in a variety of shapes, surface textures and sizes, depending on the breast shape to be achieved.
Your Breast Lift Consultation
A consultation with Dr. Steely will determine the best breast lift solution for your body type and personal goals. During your breast lift consultation, Dr. Steely will examine and measure your breasts. He will discuss your options based on your age, the size and shape of your breasts and the condition of your skin – and whether or not an implant is recommended. As the nipple and areola will be moved higher, he will also discuss where they will be located after the procedure. Dr. Steely will prepare a specific plan for you and your body type.
Preparing for the Breast Lift Procedure
You will be provided with instructions in preparation for breast lift surgery, including guidelines on eating and drinking, smoking, and taking or avoiding certain vitamins and medication. Dr. Steely may recommend you have a mammogram to check for breast health and to serve for future comparison. Make sure you have prearranged for help and care for after the surgery.
The Breast Lift Surgery
For your breast lift surgery, you will be under general anesthesia. Dr.Steely will choose from a variety of proven incision techniques, the best one for your specific needs. Whatever your situation, Dr. Steely’s goal is use the shortest incisions to minimize scarring and optimize results.
The breast lift procedure typically takes one and a half to three hours.
After the Breast Lift Procedure
After your breast lift surgery:
You will need to wear an elastic bandage or a surgical bra over gauze dressings for a few days until
replaced by a soft support to be worn for three to four weeks.
Although your breasts will be bruised, swollen, and uncomfortable for a day or two, the pain
should not be severe. Dr. Steely will prescribe medications to relieve any discomfort.
Stitches will be removed after a week or two.
Any numbness in your nipples and breast skin usually fades as the swelling subsides over the next six weeks.
Although you may be up and about in a day or two, don't plan on returning to work for a week or more. |
Dr. Steely will keep you informed and as comfortable as possible at every step of your breast lift procedure, from consultation to the final new you.
Call 713-622-6500 or email Dr. Steely for a complimentary initial appointment or for more information relating to the breast lift procedure. |
