Breast Lift with Implants San Jose, CA

Breast lifts, or mastopexy, are generally considered for patients whose nipples drop beneath the midpoint of the breast mound, or if breast tissue sinks below the breast fold. Age, genetics, weight loss, and pregnancy can all cause relaxation of the breasts.

Breast lift surgery can be performed using several techniques. For patients looking to slightly reduce the size of their breasts, we can remove tissue in the lower part of the breasts to reduce weight and provide a longer-lasting lift. As for those who want to maintain their natural volume without implants, we can perform auto-augmentation, relocating lower breast tissue behind the nipple, increasing upper breast volume, and adding projection.

If you hope to improve both your breast volume and positioning, it’s worth considering an implant. There is no competition when it comes to providing a substantial volume change while enhancing projection and perkiness.

Yes, for most patients, the results of your breast lift with implants should last a lifetime. Of course, it’s vital to maintain a healthy lifestyle and a stable weight. Any further pregnancy has the capability of changing your breasts, as well.

That said, your long-term results are largely dependent on your skin quality and genetics. Further, implants are not lifetime devices, and patients should understand that getting implants means investing in replacing them every 10-15 years.

There is a slight risk of losing nipple sensation during any breast operation. However, breast lift with implant surgery has a relatively low risk, only affecting around 2-5% of patients worldwide.

Yes, absolutely! The breast gland, milk ducts, and nipple (all of the breastfeeding mechanisms) are undisturbed by surgery. However, some women–regardless of breast surgery–cannot breastfeed. If you are in this category, you may still face difficulty after surgery.

Your surgeon will do their absolute best to minimize scarring. We advise beginning scar care four to six months following your surgery to optimize results. Most patients will have scars shaped like a lollipop, with a straight line to the fold of the breast from the nipples. We have all of our patients treat the scars with customized silicone sheeting in conjunction with laser treatments to minimize the scars.

After taking proper care of their healing incisions, most patients only have a thin, pale line six months to a year after surgery. For at least the first year post-op, you’ll need to avoid direct sun exposure to your scars.

For the first few days, you’ll need to take off from work and rest. The day after surgery, you should begin to take short walks to encourage blood flow and stretch a bit. These first nights you’ll feel the best sleeping on your back, and we’ll give you a surgical bra to wear that will help support your breasts as they heal.

Within seven to 10 days, most patients return to work (as long as you don’t have a physically strenuous job). After about three weeks, you should be able to return to light exercise and by six weeks be able to return to vigorous exercise and lifting.

Implants do not impair your ability to get mammograms and you should be able to breastfeed if you have children.