Breast Lift
Conveniently located to serve Charleston and Mount Pleasant, SC
Breast lift surgery, also called mastopexy, reshapes and raises breasts affected by sagging. At Dr. Sonny O Plastic Surgery & MedSpa in Mount Pleasant, SC, near Charleston, breast lift planning is personalized to your anatomy, goals, and overall health. Explore the practice’s breast procedures to learn about related options.
Considering breast lift surgery? Schedule a consultation to discuss your goals with Dr. Sonny O.
What Is a Breast Lift?
A breast lift may involve removing excess skin and reshaping existing breast tissue to improve breast position and contour. It is intended to address sagging, not to add substantial volume. If you want more fullness, breast augmentation may be discussed as part of a separate or combined plan after an individual evaluation.
What Can a Breast Lift Address?
A breast lift may be considered when aging, pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight changes have affected breast position. Depending on your anatomy, a breast lift may address:
- Sagging or a downward change in breast position
- Downward-pointing nipples
- Loose or stretched skin
- Changes in breast shape or position after pregnancy or weight fluctuation
The appropriate technique and the changes that may be realistic for you can only be determined during a consultation.
Who May Be a Candidate for a Breast Lift?
Breast lift candidacy is individualized. During your consultation, Dr. Sonny O will review your medical history, breast position, skin quality, goals, and expectations. It is important to have realistic expectations and to understand that healing and results vary from person to person. A stable weight and overall health may also be considered as part of surgical planning.
What to Expect During Breast Lift Surgery
Your consultation is an opportunity to discuss the changes you would like to see and the options available for your anatomy. The incision approach, extent of skin removal, nipple position, anesthesia plan, potential risks, alternatives, and whether another procedure may be appropriate will be discussed as part of your individualized surgical plan.
Breast lift surgery reshapes and repositions tissue. It does not replace the need for a clinical evaluation, and it does not guarantee a specific size, shape, or degree of change.
Breast Lift Recovery
After surgery, swelling, tightness, bruising, and temporary changes in sensation may occur as the breasts heal. You will receive individualized instructions about wound care, support garments, activity, medications, and follow-up visits. Light activity and a return to exercise should follow your surgeon’s guidance rather than a fixed timeline.
Breast shape and scars continue to settle as healing progresses. Your follow-up plan is an important part of monitoring recovery and supporting healing for your circumstances.
Breast Lift vs. Breast Reduction
A breast lift primarily reshapes and raises the breasts by addressing excess skin and tissue position. Breast reduction removes breast tissue and skin to reduce breast size, which may be appropriate for patients whose breast weight contributes to discomfort. Some patients may discuss a combined reduction and lift when both size and sagging are concerns. Learn more about breast reduction and lift during your consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions About Breast Lift Surgery
Does a breast lift add volume?
A breast lift reshapes and repositions existing tissue. It does not substantially increase breast volume. If added fullness is a goal, breast augmentation may be discussed after an individual evaluation.
How long does breast lift recovery take?
Recovery varies with the procedure and the individual. Your surgeon will provide specific guidance about activity, support, wound care, and follow-up. Breast shape and scars can continue to change as healing progresses.
How do I know if a breast lift is right for me?
A consultation is the best way to discuss your concerns, review your anatomy, and understand which options may be appropriate. A breast lift may be considered for sagging, stretched skin, or changes in breast position, but candidacy is not the same for every patient.
Schedule a Breast Lift Consultation in Charleston, SC
If you are considering a breast lift, request a consultation to discuss your goals and learn which options may fit your anatomy and preferences. Dr. Sonny O Plastic Surgery & MedSpa serves patients in Mount Pleasant, Charleston, and the surrounding Lowcountry.
