Breast Lift in Newport Beach

Crescent Lift

The crescent lift is ideal for women experiencing slight sagging with little to no displacement of the nipple/areola complex and minimal excess skin.

• A crescent of tissue above the top half of the areola is removed, and the tissues are tightened slightly.
• This option is the least invasive, and scarring will be limited to the upper region of the areola. This scar will be hidden within the darker skin.

Benelli Lift

The Benelli lift is appropriate for women with minimal sagging and some nipple asymmetry.

• Two concentric incisions circle the areola, and a donut-shaped area of tissue is removed. The incisions are brought together, resulting in a more compact and lifted breast.
• While the incision encircles the areola, the scar is still well-hidden within the darker region of the areola.

Lollipop Lift

The lollipop lift (keyhole lift) will aid women with moderate sagging and stretched nipple/areola complexes.

• A circular incision is made around the areola that extends vertically from the bottom of the areola down to the breast crease.
• Tissues are tightened, and excess skin is removed.
• This technique allows the areolas to be resized or repositioned.
• The circular scar around the areola will be easily hidden, but there will be a vertical scar on the lower pole of the breast.
• The lollipop lift effectively lifts low-hanging breasts.

Anchor Lift

The anchor lift, or inverted-T, is the incision option of choice for women with severe or significantly sagging breasts.

• This technique employs the most extensive incisions. A lollipop lift will extend to include a horizontal incision along the inframammary fold (breast crease).
• Loose tissue is tightened, and excess skin is removed.
• Drooping or downward-pointing nipples/areolas are lifted, resized, and repositioned on the breast.
• While scars will develop along the incisions, this option allows for the most considerable amount of correction.

Breast Lift With Implants

Mastopexy can be combined with breast implants (breast augmentation surgery) to enhance the volume, shape, and position of the breasts.

Dr. Grazer offers various breast implant types to meet your unique goals.

Recovery

How Long Will it Take to Recover After My Breast Lift?

While every woman recovers at her own rate, most mastopexy patients find the recovery period to be easily manageable. Most women return to work and their normal activities within one week of their operation, but all vigorous exercise (especially movement of the upper body) should be avoided for at least six weeks.

When Can I Wear a Bra After Breast Lift Surgery?

Mastopexy patients will be wrapped in a compression garment following their surgery. This garment will facilitate the healing process by reducing swelling, stimulating blood circulation, and ensuring that the breasts heal in the correct position. This garment is worn for several weeks before you transition to a sports bra. An underwire bra should not be worn until the incisions have completely healed.

Scars

Will I Have Scars After My Breast Lift Surgery?

Scarring will develop at the incision sites; therefore, the extent of post-breast lift scarring will depend on your type of breast lift. Dr. Grazer understands that post-surgical scarring is a concern for many women, and he does everything he can during the procedure to make this scarring as small as inconspicuous as possible.

All resulting scars will fade with time and can be easily covered with bras and bathing suits. Some patients find it beneficial to apply silicone strips and gel to the incision sites to reduce the appearance of scars.

Results

How Long Does a Breast Lift Last?

Your breasts will maintain their uplifted breast position and improved breast shape for many years following a mastopexy. The breasts will continue to age, and weight fluctuations or pregnancy may expedite this process. Women can maintain the appearance of their breasts by maintaining a stable weight and wearing a supportive, well-fitting bra.

Does a Breast Lift Decrease the Size of the Breasts?

A breast lift creates a more compact breast. While some women feel as though their breasts are smaller after mastopexy, the same amount of tissue is still there, but it has been reshaped and tightened.

If you want substantially smaller breasts, a breast reduction will need to be performed in combination. Alternatively, a breast augmentation with implants can achieve the desired increase in volume.