Breast Lift in Charlotte, NC

Reversing the Impact of Gravity, Nursing & Aging

Through time, the effects of gravity and the reduction of the skin's natural elasticity can have a negative impact on the look of a woman's breasts. These factors, combined with pregnancies and nursing, can cause the breasts to lose their youthful shape and firmness. At Premier Plastic Surgery Center in Charlotte breast lift is used as a procedure that raises and reshapes sagging breasts.

Plastic surgeon Dr. Ferrari, can also reduce the size of the areola (the darker skin surrounding the nipple). Breast implants combined with a breast lift can increase both firmness and size. View our breast lift before and after gallery and contact us with any questions about breast implants cost.

What is a Breast Lift?

Aging, weight loss, and pregnancy can stretch the delicate breast skin and underlying tissues, causing the breasts to sag onto the abdomen. In addition, as the breasts lose firmness and elasticity, the upper pole of the breast diminishes while the lower pole gains fullness.

As a result, breast projection decreases, and, in many cases, the nipple-areola components point downward. Women who have drooping breasts often resign themselves to wearing underwire or push-up bras to elevate the breasts to a more youthful position on the chest wall. However, they may experience a loss of confidence during intimacy and find their clothing options are limited, even with the most supportive bras. A breast lift (mastopexy) is a surgical procedure that tightens lax breast tissue to restore a more lifted, perky look to sagging breasts. Depending on the patient's clinical presentation and preferences, it may also entail nipple reduction, areola reduction, or implants.

Who is a candidate for a Breast Lift?

The ideal candidate is a healthy nonsmoker who has reached a stable weight and desires breasts with more lift. Features such as breast sagging, an elongated or flattened appearance, ptotic nipples, displaced areolas and stretched skin are all correctible with breast lift surgery.

It is also important to understand what a breast lift can't do. The procedure is not designed to reduce or increase bust size, although it is possible to add implants or perform a breast reduction. Patients who have very minimal laxity as well as those who have good elasticity but simply want larger breasts, may consider breast augmentation as an alternative to breast lift surgery. Dr. Ferrari can perform a lift regardless of breast size.

Breast Lift Recovery

You will need a ride home as you may feel groggy for up to 24 hours after surgery. Most patients return to work one week after breast lift surgery. After that, strenuous exertion, heavy lifting, and nicotine use are off-limits for approximately six weeks. Much of the swelling, tightness, and bruising will subside during the first few weeks post-operatively. Dr. Ferrari may advise you to sleep on your back or side to avoid disturbing the tissues as they heal. You will receive recovery guidance from Dr. Ferrari before your procedure that outlines your best path to a speedy, healthy recovery.

What is the cost?

A breast lift is a customized procedure, so there is not a fixed price. Instead, the surgical technique and surgeon's experience are the main factors that influence pricing. Experienced surgeons usually charge more than novice surgeons.

Breast lifts require years of advanced training to yield great cosmetic outcomes. While saving money on cosmetic surgery can be tempting, there may be a higher risk of revision when an inexperienced surgeon performs the initial surgery. Dr. Ferrari is a board-certified plastic surgeon with two decades of experience in breast, face, and bodywork. He has performed thousands of breast lifts in his career and is well versed in all types of breast lifting. While he could charge more for his breast lift work, he strives to keep his fee fair and reasonable so that a breast lift is within reach for women of diverse economic backgrounds. Low-interest financing is available for those who qualify.

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