Is a Breast Lift painful?

Breast lift is performed under anesthesia and sedation, which means you should be completely pain-free. Post-surgery, patients have reported chest tightness, soreness, swelling, and bruising. This should get better within the week. Dr. Sato can prescribe pain medication as needed. Patients are also encouraged to wear their compression garments and follow post-operative instructions for the smoothest possible recovery.

How Many Appointments Will I Need?

Besides the consultation and surgical appointment, Dr. Sato will ask breast lift patients to return after a week post surgery to monitor recovery and to remove any sutures or redress bandages. At every appointment, she will let you know when she’d like to see you next.

How Long Until I See Results?

Most swelling should resolve itself within a few weeks of surgery, but residual swelling may continue for several weeks or a little bit longer. It takes the breasts up to a year to settle into their final shape.

What will the scarring look like?

Scars from a breast lift will appear as a raised, red line after post-op, but then flatten and become less noticeable over time. Your scarring will be a combination of the skill of your surgeon, the amount of time that has passed, your scar care, and your body’s individual ability to heal.

When can I exercise again after my Breast Lift?

Expect to avoid strenuous activities, including exercise, for up to six weeks post-surgery.

Can I Combine a Breast Lift With Other Procedures?

Yes, combining a breast lift with augmentation provides the added advantage of not only lifting sagging breasts but also increasing their size and fullness. Conversely, a lift with reduction can alleviate discomfort from overly large breasts while improving their position and shape.

What are the risks associated with a Breast Lift?

Overall, breast lift is a safe surgery with minimal risks, but since your health and safety are our highest priority, we feel it’s important to share some potential postoperative side effects: Anesthesia issues Asymmetry Bleeding Bruising Delayed healing Discomfort Hematoma Necrosis Nerve damage Nipple sensitivity Poor wound healing Scarring Swelling Temporary numbness If you experience any long-lasting or unexpected reactions, please call our office immediately.

How do I find the best Houston Breast Lift plastic surgeon near me?

Patients are recommended to research the best-reviewed breast lift surgeons in the Houston area, focusing on their education, their board certifications, years of service, and patient reviews. Finally, it is essential that patients schedule an in-person consultation with the surgeon to see how their bedside manners are and if they are willing to satiate the patient’s curiosity about the procedure. It is your time, body, and money and it is of utmost importance that you are fully confident of your choice before going into surgery.

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Introduction to Breast Lift

A mastopexy, commonly known as a breast lift, is a surgical procedure to restore youthful shape and lift to the breasts. Dr. Erika Sato regularly performs breast lift surgery for Houston patients.
This procedure is ideal for addressing breasts that have sagged or lost volume or fullness as a result of gravity, aging, weight loss, pregnancy, and/or breastfeeding. It can also correct asymmetries.

Some women decide to have a breast augmentation simultaneously with their breast lift. Combining a breast lift and augmentation is especially advantageous when a woman desires both a lift and an increase in overall size or upper pole fullness. While a breast lift without implants is the better choice for patients who only want to reduce sag, a breast lift with implants can add volume and shape for a more attractive appearance.

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What is a Breast Lift?

A Breast Lift, medically known as a mastopexy, targets the reversal of breast sagging and the downward pointing of nipples and the areola. Sagging breasts can result from pregnancy, breastfeeding, age, or sudden weight changes, among other things. A breast lift raises and firms up the breasts by removing excess skin, lifting the nipples, and creating a more aesthetically pleasing chest contour.

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What Are the Benefits of a Breast Lift?

Our patients who have received a breast lift in Houston have enjoyed increased self-esteem and long-lasting results. Other shared benefits of the procedure include:

Better body proportions
More active lifestyle
More clothing options
Natural nipple projection
Perky breasts
Reduced rashes and irritation under the breasts
Youthful breast appearance

Who Are the best candidates for the Breast Lift procedure?

The best candidates for a breast lift in Houston are those with some of the following characteristics:

Have low self-esteem due to sagging breasts
Have good skin elasticity
Have nipples that are pointing downward or lower than they used to be
Have realistic expectations
Have sagging breasts
Maintain stable weight
No underlying medical conditions

Let’s Get Started

What’s the first step?

During your breast lift consultation with Dr. Erika Sato, you will learn more about your options for creating your ideal breast appearance. She will talk with you in detail about how you wish your breasts to look, including the placement of the nipples and the size of the areolas. The goal is to create breasts that are in proportion with the rest of your body.

Combining a breast lift and implants in a single surgery is a popular option and is known as a breast augmentation with lift. If you are considering breast implants as well as a breast lift, please read the breast augmentation page for information on the types of implants available.
To get a better idea of your potential results, look at our breast lift before-and-after photos.

What to Expect on the Day of Breast Lift Surgery

A breast lift is an outpatient procedure usually performed under a local anesthetic and IV sedation at our in-office operating room or under general anesthesia at an ambulatory surgery center. Every case is different, so the length of surgery can vary.

Dr. Sato will remove excess skin and reposition the breast tissue and nipple-areola complex higher on the chest. The breast is reshaped by tightening supporting tissues, giving it a firmer, uplifted, youthful appearance.

The fullness or roundness in the upper pole of the breast does not change after a breast lift. The size of the areola (the pigmented skin surrounding the nipple) can also be reduced during a breast lift.

Some visible scars after a breast lift could be placed around the areola, vertically from the bottom of the areola to the breast crease, and/or under the breast’s natural crease. Several different techniques result in various scar patterns.

For appropriate patients, the techniques that leave less scarring are preferred. At your consultation, Dr. Sato will determine which technique is best for you and explain where the incisions will be made.

Breast Lift Recovery

Most women return to work ten days to two weeks after breast lift surgery. You will likely experience soreness, bruising, and swelling for several days.

Paper tape is placed over the incision and is left in place for one to two weeks. A surgical bra will be worn for several weeks as your body heals during the recovery process. Scars will continue to fade with time and can usually be concealed by clothing, including bras, bathing suits, and low-cut tops.

Strenuous activities should be avoided until the skin incisions are healed, which can take up to four to six weeks.

Limit activity as recommended and diligently follow wound care instructions. Do not smoke, it can delay healing as it decreases blood oxygen levels and circulation, potentially leading to infection and the development of more pronounced scar tissue. Silicone gel sheets and scar creams can reduce scar thickness and may be recommended after incisions have fully healed.
Wear undergarments for proper breast support during recovery and beyond. Support your body’s overall healing process by eating a healthy diet and proper hydration. Protect incision sites from exposure to the sun and other forms of UV rays for at least a year to avoid scars from darkening.

How Much Does a Breast Lift Cost in Houston, TX?

The price of a breast lift in Houston varies depending on several factors. Mastopexy cost is impacted by the techniques chosen, the amount of tissue removed, and many other factors. To learn more about the breast lift in Houston and look over before and after photos, schedule a consultation with Dr. Sato by contacting us today.

Why Choose Dr. Sato?

Dr. Sato should be your choice for your breast lift in Houston because she is committed to providing excellence in care while treating every patient like family. Furthermore, she is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, specializing in cosmetic surgery of the face, breast, and body. She performs the latest treatments in aesthetic surgery as well as nonsurgical rejuvenation. Dr. Sato is also affiliated with the American College of Surgeons (ACS), the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), the Texas Medical Association (TMA), and the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons (ASAPS).

Breast Lift FAQ’S

Breast lift is performed under anesthesia and sedation, which means you should be completely pain-free. Post-surgery, patients have reported chest tightness, soreness, swelling, and bruising. This should get better within the week. Dr. Sato can prescribe pain medication as needed. Patients are also encouraged to wear their compression garments and follow post-operative instructions for the smoothest possible recovery.
Overall, breast lift is a safe surgery with minimal risks, but since your health and safety are our highest priority, we feel it’s important to share some potential postoperative side effects:
- Anesthesia issues
- Asymmetry
- Bleeding
- Bruising
- Delayed healing
- Discomfort
- Hematoma
- Necrosis
- Nerve damage
- Nipple sensitivity
- Poor wound healing
- Scarring
- Swelling
- Temporary numbness
If you experience any long-lasting or unexpected reactions, please call our office immediately.
Patients are recommended to research the best-reviewed breast lift surgeons in the Houston area, focusing on their education, their board certifications, years of service, and patient reviews. Finally, it is essential that patients schedule an in-person consultation with the surgeon to see how their bedside manners are and if they are willing to satiate the patient’s curiosity about the procedure. It is your time, body, and money and it is of utmost importance that you are fully confident of your choice before going into surgery.

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