Over time, you may notice that factors such as aging, pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight loss have caused your breasts to sag and lose their youthful shape. Supportive bras and shapewear may help, but it is natural for your breasts to gradually lose some of their youthful perkiness.
A breast lift in Lee’s Summit could help restore the shape and position of your breasts and give you a more youthful, uplifted, and perky look. A breast lift is one of the most popular ways our board-certified plastic surgeons restore the natural shape and profile of your breasts, without the need for implants or any other artificial enhancements. If you want your breasts to regain a youthful, fuller look with a lifted, forward-facing nipple position, this breast surgery could be right for you.
A breast lift is a plastic surgical procedure that removes stretched skin and repositions the nipple to reshape and lift the whole breast. A breast lift does not necessarily increase the size of your breasts, but it aims to improve the overall contour or profile of your breasts. Furthermore, combining a breast lift with a breast augmentation or reduction could result in even greater enhancements.
During a breast lift, the surgeons at our Lee’s Summit practice make incisions around the nipple and other parts of the breast. The most common technique includes a peri-areolar incision around the nipple and a vertical “lollipop” incision that extends from the bottom of the nipple to the base of the breast. After removing excess skin and repositioning tissue, they then move the nipples to a higher position, resulting in a lifted appearance that better aligns with your natural frame.
A breast lift is considered major reconstructive surgery because it involves the removal and restructuring of soft tissue. While you may be able to return home immediately after surgery, we encourage you to rest and relax with minimal activity for the first few days following your procedure.
Full recovery typically takes four to six weeks, after which you may be able to resume more strenuous activities, including exercise and lifting heavy objects. As your body heals and the swelling and bruising subside, you should notice your new shape take form. Scars from a breast lift typically fade significantly over time and are easily concealed under clothing or swimwear.
The decision to pursue plastic surgery is deeply personal for each patient. For many of our patients in Lee’s Summit, the benefits of breast elevation surgery go far beyond physical appearance. Feeling good about your body could boost your confidence, mood, and energy, and significantly improve your relationships and how you show up in your everyday life.
Women in Lee’s Summit pursue breast lifts to address drooping breasts caused by a variety of factors.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding have profound effects on your breasts, often leaving them stretched, deflated, or uneven. A breast lift could help you regain your pre-pregnancy shape.
Losing weight may lead to excess and sagging skin. By removing excess skin in the breast area, a breast lift could help your breasts match your new physique.
Over time, the combined effects of aging, gravity, and skin laxity may cause your breasts to droop. A breast lift could reverse these effects and help you feel more youthful.
It can feel diminishing and disheartening when your appearance no longer reflects how you feel inside. Fortunately, you do not have to accept these changes as permanent. With a breast lift in Lee’s Summit, you have an option for transforming your body to align with your inner sense of self.
If you are frustrated with how your breasts currently look, you owe it to yourself to consider a breast lift. Call our experienced team of board-certified plastic surgeons today for help as you explore your options. We are here to support you on your journey toward looking and feeling your best.
