Breast Lift Considerations
During your Breast Lift consultation with Jonathan Heistein, M.D., he will answer questions you may have about the procedure or treatment and will discuss any safety concerns related to the surgery.
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If you are unhappy with the sagging appearance of your breast, or if your breasts have lost their shape due to pregnancy, weight loss, or aging, you may be interested in breast lift surgery. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jonathan Heistein offers performs breast lift surgery for patients in Forth Worth and Southlake.
During your Breast Lift consultation with Jonathan Heistein, M.D., he will answer questions you may have about the procedure or treatment and will discuss any safety concerns related to the surgery.
The breast lift is a common type of breast enhancement procedure. Breast lifts come in many different types, but all are aimed at reshaping the breasts as well as repositioning the nipples and areolae. A breast lift, also called a mastopexy, is sometimes combined with the placement of breast implants to add more volume. A breast reduction with lift is also common.
Age, weight loss, or breastfeeding may cause a breast to droop, causing the nipple to sag to the lower portion of the breast. It is also very common for a woman’s breast to develop this way due to genetics and the steady downward pull of gravity. If your breasts have been affected by these factors, you may be a good candidate for a breast lift.
The best candidates are those in good health who have realistic expectations. Patients will need to quit smoking several weeks before the surgery, and drinking must also be avoided for a time. These habits can hamper the recovery process and slow down healing following a breast lift.
If you want to get a breast lift, you will need to first schedule a consultation. During the consultation, you will get more information about the procedure and what it involves. You will need to answer questions about your health and can also ask questions of your own.
A breast lift may involve a scar isolated around the areola, around the areola and down to the bottom of the breast (lollipop pattern), or an anchor type incision (a full lift). The choice is based on the degree of lift needed. Recovery is about 1 to 2 weeks. There may be some swelling and bruising around the breasts following your breast lift. A compression garment may need to be worn for additional support.
A breast lift is a personalized procedure that can involve the use of different techniques and approaches. During your consultation, board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Heistein can go over the cost of your breast lift procedure in Fort Worth and let you know about the payment options that we offer.
Contact our office today to schedule a consultation for your breast lift in Fort Wirth or Southlake. Dr. Heistein is one of the top plastic surgeons in the Fort Worth area and strives to offer beautiful and natural-looking breast lift results.
Your Breast Lift will be performed in Jonathan Heistein, M.D.'s surgery center located in Fort Worth, TX.
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If your breasts are starting to sag or already have significant sag (the medical term is “breast ptosis”), then you may have already noticed three things. First, you have probably started to lose fullness at the top of the breast.
Second, the nipple and areola will change. They are likely lower than you would like them to be. They may also be elongated, enlarged, or even point downward.
Third, as your breasts lose fullness and they begin to sag, you may find that your cleavage is not as it once was, even in a bra. Breast-lift surgery by Dr. Heistein can solve these and other aesthetic breast issues and concerns.
Although many women who choose to have breast lifts are happy with the size of their breasts, some women choose to combine a breast-lift surgery with breast augmentation (called an “augmentation mastopexy”). If you are unsure if you would like a breast lift alone or a breast augmentation with lift, Dr. Heistein would be happy to discuss this with you at your consultation.
A breast lift does not typically affect breast function. However, because there are many physical changes that accompany pregnancy, you should discuss future pregnancy plans with Dr. Heistein during your consultation.
Significant fluctuations in weight can affect the long-term results of your breast lift. For this reason, the best candidate for a breast lift is a woman of relatively stable weight. If you are still in the process of losing a significant amount of weight, it would be recommended to wait until you achieve your target weight first.
For those with only a little breast sag, breast-augmentation surgery and not a breast lift may be all that is required to remedy excess skin by lifting and tightening breast tissue. However, for many patients, breast implants do not correct all aspects of breast sag. In these cases, breast lift surgery is usually more appropriate.
Dr. Heistein’s breast-implant technique can provide fullness in the upper part of the breast and fuller cleavage. However, breast enhancement with implants will not change the position of the nipple and areola as breast-lift surgery does.
If breast implants are the proper treatment for your breast sag, you likely only have a small amount of excess skin. In this case, breast implants may successfully provide full perky breasts. This will depend on the size of the breast implants you choose and the amount of extra skin you have.
If breast implants are not sufficient to reduce your breast sag, breast-lift surgery by Dr. Heistein may be the answer. By removing excess skin and lifting and tightening breast tissue, this procedure can help patients achieve the look they desire.
Some places may offer a “non-surgical breast lift” but these procedures often provide subpar or temporary results.
If you would like to discuss breast-lift surgery and what it can do for you, contact our office today for a consultation.
If someone in your family has had breast cancer, then you may be at a higher risk for getting breast cancer, whether or not you have breast-lift surgery. If such is your case, it is very important to discuss your family’s medical history with Dr. Heistein. Usually, after being informed of the risks and benefits, you will be able to undergo breast-lift surgery.
Definitely! After you heal, you will be able to exercise as much as you like. However, it’s important to make sure that you take it easy as you restart your fitness routines. If you are used to more intensive exercises, you would be advised to build up to your previous intensity for the first few weeks, at least.
This is to make sure that you don’t accidentally strain any delicate muscles in your torso if you’re not used to your new breast size. You might also think about changing your exercise clothes if your previous ones are too small or tight.
Dr. Heistein performs a large number of breast-lift surgeries each year and is experienced and skilled in the latest breast-lift techniques. Many other plastic surgeons only perform a few breast-lift procedures each year. Because of this, they lack the vital experience an expert surgeon needs to provide optimal results.
This is important because a surgeon who does not have privileges at a hospital (that is, the right to use the hospital’s facilities) may not be adequately trained. A hospital will always thoroughly check the credentials of a surgeon. Sometimes, when a surgeon operates in their own facility, there is no guarantee that the surgeon is adequately trained.
If you have considered breast-lift surgery, you can rest assured that Dr. Heistein has been credentialed by and has privileges at most of the major hospitals in and around Fort Worth and Southlake, Texas.
Photos from before and after breast-lift procedures will allow you to assess a surgeon’s work and determine what look you would like to achieve for yourself. However, there are two considerations that are important above all others: you must be comfortable with your surgeon and your surgeon must listen to your needs. Making sure that these occur will help to ensure that you get exactly the results you want!
Dr. Heistein has many patients who travel from outside the Fort Worth or Southlake areas to have breast-lift surgery as well as other plastic surgery procedures. Because of this, we have several options available to meet your individual needs. Feel free to ask about this at your consultation.
The best source of information regarding the breast lift procedure, the cost of a breast lift, and the recovery process is a consultation with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Jonathan Heistein. To schedule an appointment for a consultation, contact our office at 817.820.0000. Our offices are located in Fort Worth and Southlake, Texas. In addition to breast lifts and augmentations, Dr. Heistein provides liposuction, tummy tucks, facelifts, and more.
