Dr. Howard Hu, a plastic and cosmetic surgeon, focuses on plastic surgery and cosmetic surgery procedures including breast lift surgery (mastopexy) and other plastic surgery procedures. Please contact us today to learn more about breast lifts. Patients who desire a breast lift in Valencia or beyond may have noticed loss of skin elasticity which leads to sagging breasts and sometimes nipples that point downwards or hang very low on their breasts. Gravity and other factors such as weight loss, pregnancy and breast-feeding, as well as father time ultimately affect the shape and firmness of your breasts. Patients who are generally satisfied with the size of their breasts can have a breast lift to raise them to their previous height, resulting in a more youthful breast contour. This may boost an individual's confidence and is often what leads people to seek breast lifts in Valencia.
Breast lifts can range from incisions made only around the upper part of the areola to more standard breast lifts where the incision is similar to that of an anchor. There are four common incision options for breast augmentation. The most minimal lift is referred to as a crescent lift, as this involves removing a crescent shaped piece of skin from the upper portion of the areola, leaving only a slight scar on the upper portion of the areola. Only women with the least amount of breast ptosis (or drooping) would qualify for this lift. The next lift to consider would be one where an incision is made around the areola; this is known as a circumareolar lift, which also sometimes called a donut lift or a Benelli lift. Another type of lift runs vertically from the bottom edge of the areola to the crease underneath the breast and is often referred to as a lollipop incision. The fourth type runs around the nipple, vertically from the bottom edge of the areola and then horizontally beneath the breast. This is a standard Wise pattern or "anchor" lift. The type of lift is determined by the amount of sagging as well as the patient's expectations and desires. The incisions usually heal quite well and are hardly noticeable over time.
After the plastic surgeon has removed excess breast skin, the nipple and areola are shifted to a higher position. The areola, which in a sagging breast may have been stretched, can be reduced in size. Skin that was formerly located above the areola is brought down and together beneath it to reshape the breast. The nipples and areolas remain attached to underlying mounds of tissue, and this usually allows for the preservation of sensation and the ability to breast-feed. All procedures are performed with general anesthesia to minimize any discomfort or pain. You may view before and after photos of breast lifts with Dr. Hu at his office in Valencia.
Some patients may be unhappy that in addition to sagging breasts, they have also lost a significant amount of breast volume as well. In such cases, implants inserted in conjunction with a breast lift can increase breast size at the same time that the shape and position of the breasts are enhanced. This not only helps to improve the physical appearance of the patient, but it can also restore self-confidence. Please contact Dr. Hu to learn more about getting a breast lift with augmentation.
A breast lift is a highly personal decision in which your goals should be realistically determined and discussed with your surgeon. Together you and Dr. Hu will determine what specific procedures will be performed as well as which type of implant will be used if you are also having breast augmentation at the same time. Once your goals have been determined and realistic expectations have been discussed you will set a date for this procedure and will be given instructions on how to prepare for the surgery. A pre-operative appointment will be set up prior to surgery where we will go over your health history, take before photos, and have you sign consents and paperwork.
When the date for your breast lift has arrived, your surgeon, Dr. Hu, will talk to you before taking you back to the operating room. The procedure is done under general anesthesia and may take several hours, depending on which type of breast lift you're having performed and whether or not it's done in conjunction with a breast augmentation. After the procedure, patients often experience soreness for a few days but are usually back to their normal lives within a few days and back to moderate exercise routines within a couple of weeks. Pain following the surgery can be minimized by medications prescribed by your doctor. All breast lift procedures are performed under general anesthesia to help minimize any discomfort or pain. View before and after photos of breast lifts in Valencia.
It is important to follow any instructions your physician, Dr. Hu, may give you following your breast lift in Valencia. Patients should be aware that soreness will be present after the operation and that moderate to heavy physical activity following the operation should be avoided for a period of time.
Dr. Hu specializes in procedures relating to plastic surgery including procedures such as face lifts, blepharoplasty (eyelid surgery), forehead lifts, chin/cheek augmentation, breast augmentation, breast lifts and reduction, rhinoplasty, otoplasty (ear pinning), liposuction, tummy tucks, arm lifts, thigh lifts, and body lifts. To schedule an appointment or to learn more about a breast augmentation, please contact us today.
Valencia Plastic Surgery offers all aspects of cosmetic and plastic surgery and serves Valencia as well as its surrounding communities, such as Antelope Valley, Simi Valley, and Bakersfield.
