Breast Augmentation Lift
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Why Choose Plastic Surgery Associates for a Breast Lift with Implants?
At Plastic Surgery Associates, our board-certified plastic surgeons, Dr. Francisco Canales, Dr. Heather Furnas, and Dr. Culbertson, bring years of expertise to every breast lift with implant procedure. We're committed to delivering natural-looking, beautiful results that align with your unique goals and body type. Conveniently located to serve the areas of Santa Rosa and Sonoma County, CA, we provide a comfortable, safe environment for your transformation journey.
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Breast Lift With Implants Before & Afters
Breast Lift with Implants at a Glance
- Procedure: Combines breast lift with implant placement for enhanced volume and shape
- Benefits: Improves breast position, size, and firmness
- Downtime: Typically 1-2 weeks before returning to normal activities
- Duration: Results can last for many years with proper care
- Candidacy: Ideal for women with sagging breasts who also desire increased volume
About Breast Augmentation with Lift (Mastopexy)
What is a breast augmentation with lift?
Combined with the lack of tone that is seen after breast feeding, women may develop sagging, deflated breasts. If you would like to increase breast volume while also eliminating loose skin, plastic surgeons Dr. Francisco Canales, Dr. Heather Furnas, and Dr. Culbertson can perform a breast augmentation surgery plus a breast lift in Northern California. This procedure at Plastic Surgery Associates of Santa Rosa in Santa Rosa, California, combines removing loose skin from the breasts and then placing silicone or saline implants to get to your goal size. Breast surgery with a lift and augmentation addresses multiple concerns, such as size, shape, and position, to create younger, perkier-looking breasts. Make an appointment for a consultation with Dr. Canales, Dr. Furnas, or Dr. Culbertson to go over your unique needs and goals so we can help you decide if a breast augmentation with a lift best fits your goals.
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Attain the breast shape and size you dream about by scheduling a surgical breast augmentation with a lift at Plastic Surgery Associates of Santa Rosa. Our plastic surgeons will help you create a personalized procedure plan that meets your needs and cosmetic goals so you can see beautiful, natural-looking results.
By addressing the size, shape, position, and skin of your breasts, your surgical augmentation and lift can lead to a younger appearance. Make a consultation with Dr. Canales, Dr. Furnas, or Dr. Culbertson at our Santa Rosa, California office to find out more information about your options for breast surgery.
How It Works — Surgical Techniques
What is the breast lift with implants procedure like?
A combination breast surgery is commonly done at an accredited surgical facility as an outpatient procedure where you will be sedated with general anesthesia. In most cases, the lift portion of the surgery is done first. The excess skin is eliminated, and the soft tissue is smoothed. Dr. Canales, Dr. Furnas, or Dr. Culbertson will explain the options available for breast implants before your surgery so your implants will be ready for placement. In certain patients, the nipple-areola complex may be moved to match your new breast shape and size.
Tailored to Your Needs
What conditions does a breast lift with implants address?
A breast lift with implants effectively addresses several conditions:
- Breast sagging (ptosis) due to aging, pregnancy, or weight loss
- Loss of breast volume
- Downward-pointing nipples
- Enlarged or stretched areolas
- Asymmetrical breasts
- Disproportionate breast size relative to body frame
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What are the benefits of breast lift with implants?
We know that aesthetic goals are personal, and we are here to help you along this process to make sure we meet your specific needs and answer any questions along the way.
Benefits of a breast lift with implants include:
- Improved breast shape and position
- Increased breast volume and fullness
- Enhanced cleavage and overall chest aesthetics
- Correction of breast asymmetry
- Improved fit of clothing and bras
- Boost in self-confidence and body image
- Customizable results to match your desired look
- Long-lasting results with proper care
Breast Enhancement for Your Unique Needs
Am I a candidate for breast lift with implants?
Here’s a look at who a breast augmentation with lift is right for.
There are several reasons why you may be looking into breast surgery, combining a lift with augmentation. It’s an ideal choice if you want to significantly rejuvenate your breasts while improving the firmness of your breast skin. You may have developed breast ptosis (sagging) caused by aging, significant weight loss, or pregnancy; therefore, you would like to enhance the volume of your breasts — this can all be achieved with an augmentation and lift. We will be able to determine if a lift alone will get your desired outcome, or if both a lift and implants are better to attain your goals.
What to Expect — After the Treatment
Breast Lift with Implants Recovery
The recovery timeframe for an augmentation with a lift in Northern California will be different for every patient; however, you will probably be well enough to get back to your everyday activities in about seven days. But you should refrain from exercise and strenuous activities for at least 2 – 6 weeks. There will also be mild to moderate inflammation after your surgery that may last for 2 – 3 weeks.
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Breast Lift with Implants Results
Initial results
You'll notice an immediate change in breast shape and size, though swelling will be present
- 1-3 months: Most swelling subsides, and your new breast contours become more defined
- 6-12 months: Your implants will settle into their final position after several months, and at that time, you will be able to see your results.
Long-term result:
- Breast lift results can last for many years, though natural aging may affect them over time
- Implants typically last 10-15 years before replacement may be considered
- Maintaining a stable weight helps preserve your results
To maintain your results
- Wear supportive bras, especially during physical activities
- Follow a healthy lifestyle to maintain breast and skin quality
- Attend regular follow-up appointments for implant monitoring
- Consider non-invasive skin treatments to maintain breast skin quality
Testimonials
"The results have been huge for my self-esteem and my self-image. I can now move my body in ways I couldn’t before with the loose skin I had after my weight loss. I love my body now. I love myself. Before I’d wear baggy clothes, and now I wear clothes that fit. For the first time in 20 years, I have a flat stomach. I’m so proud of the results. I do yoga, and my recovery was so easy, nothing like what I was expecting."
Breast Lift With Implants
Frequently Asked Questions
Your costs for a breast augmentation with a lift will vary, depending on multiple factors, like whether you want implants (saline or silicone) or a fat transfer. Also, the complexity of the lift will help determine your cost. In your initial consultation, we will develop a personalized surgical plan and then estimate your costs. Plastic Surgery Associates of Santa Rosa takes many payment methods, and we can help you find low-interest financing.
A good reason to get breast surgery that combines augmentation with a lift is that it increases the size of your chest while also addressing sag by removing loose skin. The breast lift will also adjust your natural breast tissue so the results are perky and firm. This is crucial since augmenting breasts with mild sagging may cause a less-than-ideal outcome if a breast lift isn’t done to address the sag. To address sagging, a breast lift should be completed, and then a fat transfer or implants can be added. In your initial consultation with Dr. Canales, Dr. Furnas, or Dr. Culbertson, they will understand your concerns and wants before examining the condition of your chest. Following this, they can offer their suggestion on whether you need a lift, implants, or a combination of both.
Incision patterns for breast surgery have become more advanced with techniques being developed to help minimize the visibility of scars. The surgical incision that is best for you will be chosen based on the type of implants and severity of breast sag. To correct moderate to severe breast sag, an anchor-shaped incision pattern is most effective. When forming your surgical plan, Dr. Canales, Dr. Furnas, or Dr. Culbertson will go over incision options and which fits your needs. No matter what pattern is selected, they will make incisions carefully for natural-looking results.
If you don’t have dramatic weight changes or get pregnant, your results from a breast augmentation with a lift should last many years. Although both silicone and saline implants can last for many years, they should be assessed regularly to check their condition. In the surgery, our plastic surgeons set your implants with a technique that reduces breast sagging. This will help your results last for a long time. It’s important to know that while cosmetic breast surgery will give beautiful results, the natural aging process still occurs. In time, you might begin to notice sagging and loose skin again, but this can be addressed with another procedure.
Our plastic surgeons perform breast augmentation with a lift so all incisions are thin and small. They do their best to make incisions in areas that are difficult to see, like in the breast folds or on the areola border. If you properly care for them, the scars created by your breast augmentation plus lift will, in time, lighten so they blend more with your normal skin. We will discuss scar care instructions you need to follow after your procedure so your incisions heal properly.
References
- Oon IH, Mara JK, Steele JR, McGhee DE, Lewis V, Coltman CE. Women with larger breasts are less satisfied with their breasts: Implications for quality of life and physical activity participation. Women’s Health. 2022;18:174550572211093. doi:https://doi.org/10.1177/17455057221109394
- Fardo D, Sequeira Campos M, Pensler JM. Breast Augmentation. PubMed. Published 2021. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK482206/
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