Breast Lift in Raleigh, NC
Restore and reshape with breast lift surgery
Breast Lift in Raleigh, NC
Amelia Raleigh Specializes in Breast Lift.
For many women, the natural effects of life's milestones can lead to changes in breast shape and position. If you're experiencing breasts that appear low, long, or sagging due to factors like significant weight loss, pregnancy, breastfeeding, the natural aging process, or even genetics, a breast lift in Raleigh, NC, at Amelia Raleigh offers a transformative solution.
Breast lift surgery, medically known as mastopexy, is designed to restore a more youthful and lifted breast shape, enhancing your overall silhouette and confidence.
A breast lift primarily focuses on restoring the breast's natural shape and repositioning the nipple and the areola to a higher, more youthful position on the chest. You may also choose to reduce the size of the areola.
A breast lift in Raleigh involves removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue to reshape and support the breast. Unlike breast augmentation, which primarily focuses on increasing breast volume, a breast lift is about repositioning and reshaping your existing breast tissue for a more uplifted and firmer appearance. Because the two procedures achieve different things, it’s common to combine a breast lift with implants.
At Amelia Raleigh, our approach to a breast lift in Raleigh, NC, often includes an important enhancement for superior results: bra line liposuction. This strategic addition helps to refine the overall breast shape and create a smoother transition from the breast to the torso.
By strategically removing excess fat around the bra line, we can achieve a more defined and aesthetically pleasing contour, ensuring your lifted breasts look their absolute best from every angle.
This thoughtful combination allows for a more sculpted and harmonious outcome, setting Amelia Raleigh apart.
During your consultation, our experienced surgeons will meticulously assess your unique anatomy, discuss your aesthetic goals, and explain how a breast lift can achieve your aesthetic goals.
We understand that each woman's body and desires are unique, and we are committed to creating a personalized treatment plan that achieves your ideal outcome.
Am I a good candidate for a breast lift?
You might be a good candidate for a breast lift if you're concerned by one or more of the following:
- Sagging breasts that have lost their shape and firmness.
- Nipples that sit below the breast crease when the breasts are unsupported.
- Stretched skin and enlarged areolas.
- Breasts that feel long and hang lower than you'd like.
- Your breast size is comfortable, but the shape and lift are not.
What do breast lift scars look like?
Lollipop Lift Scar
The lollipop lift scar goes around the areola and down the center of the breast, kind of like a lollipop! The breast tissue from the lower part of the breast can either moved up to the center or removed to make the breast a little less heavy.
Anchor Lift Scar
An anchor lift scar goes around the areola, down the front, and along the breast crease. This type of lift removes the most loose skin to reshape the breast and reposition the nipple.
Donut Scar
The donut lift scar circles around the areola and is typically only used in tuberous breast cases.
Breast Lift Types
Anchor Lift
Like the lollipop, the breast tissue from the lower part of the breast can either be moved up to the center or removed to make the breast a little less heavy. The anchor lift is most useful for very large breasts or in those with a significant amount of excess skin.
- Uses an additional horizontal incision that follows the natural breast fold
- Typically better suited for individuals with large breasts and/or significant skin laxity
- Removes excess skin, addresses nipple placement with the option to resize the areola
Donut Lift
The donut lift scar circles around the areola and is typically only used in tuberous breast cases. Though this scar is the smallest of the three types of lifts, it’s the least common type of lift because it doesn’t reshape the breast as well as the other types and puts a lot of tension on the areola. As a result, the areola can stretch out over time.
- Least common of all the lift types
- Changes nipple position, but with minimal reshaping of the breasts
- Has a higher risk of resulting in a very large areola
What is an auto-augmentation?
Auto-augmentation is a surgical technique used during a lift to maintain the size of the breast by repositioning the tissue from the bottom of the breast to the middle. Did you know you have a choice when it comes to the final steps of a lollipop and anchor lift?
- Keep the breast the same size with an auto-augmentation.
- Make the breast about one cup size smaller by removing the breast tissue from the bottom.
Benefits of a Breast Lift
- Comprehensive Pricing: The cost of your breast lift includes all pre-operative, surgical, and post-operative appointments, anesthesia, surgeon fees, and operating room fees, ensuring no hidden costs during your journey.
- Enhances Proportion and Symmetry: A breast lift reshapes and elevates sagging breasts, creating a more balanced figure and addressing any natural asymmetries.
- Boosts Confidence: Many patients experience increased self-esteem and a more positive body image after achieving their desired breast shape and position.
- Restores Youthful Contour: This procedure removes excess skin and tightens surrounding tissue, resulting in a more youthful and lifted appearance.
- Bra Line Liposuction Included: At Amelia, bra line liposuction is often included at no additional cost for improved shape and contour.
- Experienced Surgical Team: Amelia’s skilled plastic surgeons specialize in breast procedures and will work closely with you to develop a personalized surgical plan tailored to your needs.
Breast Lift Results and Recovery Timeline
- 7-10 Days
Expect swelling, bruising, and mild discomfort. - 6 Weeks
Many patients are cleared to resume normal exercise. - 6 Months
Much, but not all of the swelling has resolved for many patients, and is often when your “after photos” are taken. - 12 Months
Though you'll see improvements along the way, patients typically achieve their long-term results around 12 months post-op.
Before Treatment
After Treatment
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Our Pricing Includes:
- All pre-op, surgical, and post-op appointments
- Anesthesia, surgeon, and operating room fees
- Individualized pre- and post-op support from our clinical team
- A dedicated Patient Care Coordinator to guide you throughout your entire journey
