Valencia Breast Lift - Mastopexy Plastic Surgery
By Marc R Lussier, MD, FACS
Board Certified Plastic Surgeon
Time, gravity, childbearing, breastfeeding. Any of these natural facts of life can take a toll on a woman's breasts. Fortunately, you don't have to settle for loss of breast shape and volume. Drooping or sagging breasts can be corrected through breast lift (mastopexy) plastic surgery, restoring your youthful curves and proportion.
The first step towards improving your figure is to schedule a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon. During this first meeting, you and your surgeon discuss your desires and establish a surgical plan. There are a number of basic decisions to be discussed during the meeting:
- Surgical approach: Crescent Mastopexy ("Crescent" Lift), Concentric Mastopexy ("Donut" Lift), Vertical Mastopexy ("Lollipop" Lift), or Formal Mastopexy ("Anchor" Lift)
- Whether or not breast implants will be used, and if so, the following decisions apply:
- Implant type: Saline vs. Silicone (The FDA recently approved a new generation of silicone implants. Click here to learn more.)
- Implant placement: above or below the pectoralis muscle.
- Implant size: large vs. small breast enhancement. (Note that 175 cc of saline increases breast size by about one cup size.)
The surgical procedure is usually performed under general anesthesia. We inject "tumescent fluid" into the breast to numb the area, and to reduce bruising. During the procedure, the patient is placed into a sitting position on the operating table to inspect for size, shape, and symmetry. Following this exacting inspection, surgery is performed and the patient is awakened and sent home after a short recovery.
Our patients are usually up and showering the next day after surgery. The sutures are removed and you're back to work after about a week of recovery. We have found breast lift with or without augmentation to consistently be a successful and satisfying procedure that remains one of Victoria's best kept secrets.
Learn more about Breast Cosmetic Surgery:
- See Breast Lift Before and After Photos
- Download printable Breast Lift Illustrations
- See Breast Enlargement Before and After Photos
- Read about Breast Enlargement Surgery
- Read about the new FDA-approved Silicone Gel Breast Implants
New! Learn about easy, affordable Financing Options for breast lift cosmetic surgery.
