Breast Lift without Implants West Palm Beach & Jupiter
Mastopexy, also known as a breast lift, improves breast elevation by restoring sagging breasts to a firmer, more youthful position and contour. This breast enhancement surgery can be combined with breast augmentation to achieve the desired outcome or performed as a standalone procedure. The return to a perkier breast appearance with a more youthful, upward curve inspires many women in Florida to revisit their favorite outfits and wear them with confidence. With this cosmetic correction, women can experience a renewed sense of confidence and freedom.
Several factors contribute to a woman’s need for a breast lift, including aging, pregnancy, and breastfeeding. When underlying tissue support and skin elasticity weaken, it may be time to consider a lift.
To learn more, request a consultation with Dr. Jason Cooper online or call the office at (561) 406-6574 to schedule an appointment.
What Is a Breast Lift?
A breast lift is a cosmetic surgery to lift the breasts. Women’s breasts can change over time, losing their youthful firmness, shape, and elevation. These variations and diminishing skin elasticity occur as a result of genetics, pregnancy, breastfeeding, or the natural aging process. Mastopexy is designed to rejuvenate and uplift your breast profile.
The breast lift raises the breasts by removing excess skin and tightening adjacent tissues for support and recontouring. It can also correct enlarged areolas without significantly changing the size of your breasts. Benefits include full, firm breasts that perk up. If you want an increase in size as well, you can combine the procedure with a breast augmentation. If you want to go smaller, you can combine your surgery with a breast reduction.
Women seeking a breast lift typically want to:
- Bring the breasts to a more youthful position
- Restore a more rounded breast shape
- Reposition nipples that point downward
- Feel more confident about your breasts
If you want additional volume, especially in the upper breasts, Dr. Cooper may recommend combining the lift with breast augmentation. Combining breast implants with a breast lift is often done as part of a mommy makeover.
Breast Lift Candidacy
Some women are not completely satisfied with their breasts’ appearance and seek cosmetic help. When breasts tend to sag and nipples point south, a breast lift can help. Here are some of the concerns a breast lift can address:
- Rejuvenate stretched or sagging breasts
- Restore breast proportions and elevation
- Enhance breast appearance due to genetic issues
Although improvement is possible, a patient must have realistic expectations of what the surgery can and cannot do.
Breast Lift Techniques
A breast lift can be customized to fit your specific needs. Dr. Cooper offers various incision techniques to address the unique concerns of each of his patients. During your consultation, and with your input, Dr. Cooper will suggest a suitable option for your best results. These may be one of the following:
Anchor Lift
This technique is for breasts with severe sagging. The incision path resembles that of an anchor or inverted T. It removes excess skin and tissue by employing three incisions. These include around the areola (pigmented skin around the nipple), from the areola to the breast crease, and along the breast crease (inframammary fold).
Crescent Lift
Dr. Cooper performs this incision around the top of the areola to correct minimal sagging. This technique is best suited when combined with breast augmentation.
Peri-Areolar Lift
Also known as the Donut Lift, this technique corrects mild sagging with an incision around the areola. Scarring is camouflaged within the dark pigment. This procedure is also done concurrently with a breast augmentation.
Lollipop Lift
This technique involves two incisions, one around the areola and the other from the areola to the breast crease. This method is used when extensive shaping is necessary.
Jason Cooper, MD
Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon
Trust your results to Dr. Jason Cooper, a board-certified plastic surgeon with nearly 20 years of experience and a top 1% facelift and neck lift practice in the U.S. Known for his natural aesthetic and meticulous approach, he delivers safe, personalized results using the latest advanced techniques.
Breast Lift Recovery
During your recovery, bandages will be applied to the incision sites after surgery. You will go home in a support bra or compression garment to protect the incisions and minimize swelling. Dr. Cooper will send you home with specific after-surgery instructions to follow once you get home. These may include:
- How to care for your breasts after surgery
- Medications to aid healing and reduce the risk of infection
- What to look for at the surgery site
- When to return for your follow-up visit
- When you can resume normal activities
Most patients report facing mild to moderate discomfort following their breast lift operation. Pain is typically the most intense in the first couple of days after surgery. Dr. Cooper will prescribe oral medications to relieve any discomfort. He may ask you to refrain from any over-the-counter anti-inflammatory pills like naproxen and ibuprofen, which can promote bleeding.
Learn More About Breast Lift without Implants
If you are considering breast enhancement surgery and think a breast lift may be right for you, contact us today to schedule a consultation. Harvard-trained plastic surgeon, Dr. Cooper, will provide you with enough information so you can make an informed decision. Call (561) 406-6574 or schedule a consultation.
Breast Lift FAQs
Are there any side-effects from breast lift surgery?
When done by a board-certified plastic surgeon who has extensive experience in helping women through breast enhancements, a breast lift is a highly safe operation. The most common side effects include a change in breast and nipple sensation, wound healing issues, and excess bleeding. Dr. Cooper will go over in detail everything you need to know about the risks involved during and after surgery.
How long will my results last?
The benefits you will enjoy from a breast lift are long-lasting. Although a breast lift does not stop the natural aging process, if you maintain a healthy lifestyle and stay close to your optimal weight, you can enjoy the results for several years.
How can I tell if I need a breast lift or breast augmentation?
The best way to determine which surgery is best for you is to schedule a consultation with Dr. Cooper. He can examine your breasts, ask questions, and listen to your cosmetic goals. Then, he can provide you with his recommendations and the information necessary to make an informed decision.