Breast Lift in Austin

Yes, in fact, the majority of my breast lift patients choose to combine their procedure with a breast augmentation. By combining a lift with implants, I can help my patients to achieve their ideal breast size and shape. While a breast lift can tighten the skin on the breast, and sometimes even make the areola smaller, in general, I like to combine this procedure with implants in the appropriate candidates. This allows for fuller, more youthful breasts. It is important to know that a gummy bear breast implant is excellent because it allows for a custom-contour of the breast. The size of the implant does not have to be large to do so.

The best way to increase breast volume without an implant is with fat transfer breast augmentation. This involves removing fat from where it’s unwanted using liposuction and injecting it into the breasts. I use the Revolve™ system in order to achieve the most successful fat transfer for my patients. The fat can be placed throughout the breasts to increase volume. I typically focus on the upper portion of the breast and the cleavage, as my patients usually want to enhance these areas. Fat transfer to the breasts is a safe and very effective procedure.

In general, patients should be able to return to normal, everyday activities within 5 to 7 days after their breast lift. This can vary between patients, so it is important to follow all postoperative instructions closely.

It is likely that mastopexy will slightly reduce the size of your breasts, depending on which incision is used to perform the procedure. While there may be some slight reduction in order to tighten the skin on the breast, this reduction is typically not too significant. Many of my patients feel that their breasts are smaller with a breast lift because their breasts no longer have to be gathered and placed into undergarments, such as a bra. With mastopexy, the excess breast skin contributing to breast droop has been removed, creating a higher, tighter breast, which often gives the impression that the breast is smaller.

You may lose sensation, have an increase in sensation, or experience no changes in sensation after breast lift surgery; however, any changes in nipple sensation are usually temporary and go away in about 6 to 8 weeks.

As with any surgery, it is important to follow all of your doctor’s instructions after the procedure, in order to recover as safely and quickly as possible. I usually tell my breast lift patients they may resume exercise as soon as they feel comfortable. I prefer that my breast patients refrain from heavy lifting and high-intensity training for the first 5 to 6 weeks. But, I encourage my patients to get to the gym and walk on a treadmill or stair-step machine in order to get exercise in the first few weeks after surgery. I also want my patients to lift weights to stay toned, and I can outline a fitness plan if needed. (Read this blog post for more information.) I want my patients to feel normal as soon as possible, and by returning to an active, healthy lifestyle, we can achieve beautiful surgical results.