Breast Lift Procedure Specialist Serving Colmar, Lansdale PA

Before any incisions are made, patients are provided with either general anesthesia or intravenous sedation, the best option for each individual will be recommended by the surgeon, to provide as much comfort as possible for the procedure. At the previous consultation, the surgeon will have outlined the various breast lift options available to determine with the patient which will work best for them.

Three different types of incisions are commonly used to perform a breast lift, depending on what would provide the best results for the patient’s anatomy as well as what would give the least visible scars. All three options involve an incision somewhere around the areola, and this incision is what provides access to the surgeon to lift and reshape the breast, as well as reposition the areola, if need be, to provide a more lifted appearance. It is common for the surgeon to reduce the size of the areola if it has become enlarged, and excess breast tissue will likely be removed if it contributes to the laxity. Once all of the excess tissue has been removed and the breasts have been reshaped, the surgeon will close the incisions, resulting in further tightening of the skin.

The surgical breast lift procedure itself typically takes around 2 to 3 hours, allowing patients to go home the same day and not have to spend the night in the hospital. The results from the breast lift can last for 10 to 15 years, only really diminishing or requiring touch-up procedures due to the continued influence of aging on the skin, and may occur even faster for those with larger, heavier breasts. The results can be prolonged by maintaining a regular body weight over the years.

The actual recovery time from the procedure typically requires a couple of weeks of no physical activity and careful washing of the area, but your surgeon will provide precise instructions to ensure that all of the incisions heal properly. The breasts will likely be bruised and swollen for around 2 weeks following the procedure, and will likely result in numbness around the nipples, areola, and skin for around 6 weeks. The shape and results will take a few months to settle into the final appearance.

The total cost of a breast lift procedure in Pennsylvania heavily depends on several factors including the geographical region in which the procedure is performed (the prices vary from urban to rural areas), the complexity of the procedure (there are several methods for performing a breast lift depending on the existing anatomy and desired results), and the expertise level of the surgeon. This means that the total cost of the procedure can end up being anywhere from $6,000 to $12,000.

Most of the higher-end prices will also include the addition of breast implants as breast lifts are often combined with either breast reduction or augmentation procedures as well. Schedule a consultation with our highly skilled plastic surgeon, Dr. Floyd Herman, MD, for a more accurate cost estimate of a breast lift performed at Lansdale Plastic Surgery.

Those who would benefit from a breast lift procedure include candidates who are unhappy with the appearance of their breasts due to drooping, sagging, stretched skin, or nipples that point downward and rest below the breast crease. Other concerns that are ameliorated with breast lifts include enlarged areolas, one breast being lower than the other, and loss of volume or shape in the breasts.

The ideal candidate for a breast lift procedure is someone who has maintained and will continue to maintain a stable weight for years to come, and who is in good physical health and does not smoke regularly. For more information, contact us today or book an appointment online. We are conveniently located at 2405 North Broad Street, Colmar, PA 18915. We serve patients from Colmar PA, Montgomeryville PA, Lansdale PA, Skippack PA, Harleysville PA, Hatfield PA, Blue Bell PA, and surrounding areas!