Mastopexy (boob lift) reshapes breasts by removing excess skin and tightening remaining breast tissue, as well as raising their position on the chest wall. It often goes hand in hand with other cosmetic procedures like breast reduction or augmentation for optimal results.
Anesthesia
Boob lifts may be performed alone or combined with breast implant procedures to reduce ptosis while simultaneously creating fuller and perkier bustlines. Dr. Herring will discuss all your options for reaching your aesthetic goals during an initial consultation session.
If the amount of drooping is modest, a limited incision that only encircles the areola may suffice to get you the results you desire. In cases where moderate sagging exists – wherein the nipple drops below the breast crease but does not point downwards – an inverted “T”-shaped flap may be necessary in order to access more breast area.
Once the surgical site has been prepped, Dr. Allen will make one of three types of incisions: vertically down toward the breast crease; horizontally along the breast crease; or around the areola and down toward the nipple fold – to remove excess skin and adjust nipples for an updated more youthful breast contour.
Surgeon’s Fees
Dependent upon the experience and reputation of your surgeon, costs for your boob lift may vary considerably. A plastic surgeon with an established practice with many satisfied patients could make a significant impactful difference to the final results you experience.
Your breast lift surgery will begin with one of three different incision types being made by Dr. Allen, usually starting with a “lollipop” incision around the areola that extends vertically down towards the breast crease and horizontally along the breast fold to remove any excess skin and tighten any remaining tissues.
Scarring may occur as a result of boob lift surgery; however, most women find their scars inconspicuous and can easily be concealed under bras and low-cut tops. At your consultation meeting with our patient care coordinator, discuss how long the results of breast lift surgery will last as well as any necessary maintenance measures required to prolong them.
Surgical Facility Fees
All surgical procedures come with associated costs, which may include anesthesia fees, facility expenses, and prescription medication costs. At Herring Plastic Surgery, mastopexy (boob lift) starts at $7,200 including surgeon fees, anesthesia expenses, and any necessary surgical center expenses.
A boob lift procedure can address issues related to sagging breasts, downward-pointing nipples, and loose skin. Furthermore, this surgery can lift and reshape nipples so they appear fuller and younger in appearance.
While boob lift surgery is generally classified as elective cosmetic surgery, it could be covered by insurance if medically necessary in terms of treating functional and health-related issues causing physical discomfort or emotional distress. For an accurate cost quote, schedule a consultation appointment with your plastic surgeon who can create a personalized treatment plan and discuss financing options that allow affordable monthly payments to spread the cost over time – making boob lift surgery accessible, affordable, and effective solution for many women.
Recovery After Boob Lift
Recovery costs associated with boob lift surgery may include prescriptions for pain medication, recovery garments, and follow-up appointments – expenses that can account for a substantial portion of its total price tag.
Surgery will involve you wearing a hospital gown and being prepped surgically before making incisions around the areola (and sometimes downward or outward from it) incisions to access fat, tissue, and muscle for removal or repositioning to help sculpt breasts; raising and elevating the areola and nipple to more natural positions; then closing all incisions afterward.
Boob lifts can give your breasts a firmer and perkier appearance, yet will still allow gravity, future pregnancy, or weight changes from eventually taking their toll again. Therefore, many women opt for breast augmentation or reduction along with this procedure; having breast implants may help the results last longer but isn’t guaranteed since your elasticity plays a major part.
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