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The Benefits of a Breast Lift
A Breast Lift emerges as a potent remedy, restoring both youthful allure and confidence. The passage of time, motherhood, and health concerns often alter the breast’s shape, yet this procedure transcends age, reviving saggy contours and reigniting self-esteem.
Youthful Revival
Turn back time, restoring a perky, attractive breast position.
Restored Beauty after Nursing
Undo the effects of breastfeeding, reclaiming firmness, and repositioning nipples.
Enhanced Appearance
While not increasing size, a lift enhances shape, fullness, and overall aesthetic.
A breast lift, or mastopexy, offers the opportunity to raise and firm your breasts. A breast lift returns a youthful shape and lift to your breasts that may have sagged as a result of weight loss, pregnancy, a skin’s natural elasticity fading or simply the effects of gravity. The procedure can also reduce areolar size (the dark skin surrounding the nipple).
For some patients, a breast lift can be combined with breast augmentation for added volume and firmness of your breasts. You can see some before and after New York breast augmentation pictures. Breasts of any size can be lifted. Women planning to have children are advised to postpone surgery because pregnancy and nursing may counteract the breast lift effects by stretching the skin.
Dr. Douglas Steinbrech is a Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons. He specializes in Minimally Invasive Aesthetics.
Dr. Steinbrech’s practice is located in Manhattan at 655 Park Ave, New York, NY 10065. To schedule your appointment call:
Best Candidates for Breast Lift
Breast lift surgery, or mastopexy, enhances the form and appearance of breasts by tightening the skin and repositioning the nipple-areolar complex. Ideal candidates for this cosmetic surgery are individuals experiencing breast ptosis, characterized by sagging or drooping breasts due to excess skin and loss of breast volume. This procedure doesn’t alter the size of the breasts but restores a youthful appearance by lifting and reshaping the existing breast tissue.
Potential breast lift patients include those whose nipples fall below the breast crease or point downward. Issues like breast asymmetry or changes in the nipple position over time can also be addressed through a breast lift, restoring a more balanced and aesthetically pleasing breast shape. It’s important for candidates to be physically healthy, maintain a stable weight, and be non-smokers to reduce the risk of complications during the healing process. Consulting with an experienced plastic surgeon will help determine the most suitable surgical options and treatment plans to meet your cosmetic goals.
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Consultation with Dr. Steinbrech for Breast Lift
Patients with small breasts and minimal sagging may be ideal for a smaller-incision mastopexy. One such modified procedure is concentric mastopexy, also known as the ‘doughnut’ mastopexy. In this procedure, two concentric circular incisions are made around the areola to remove a doughnut-shaped swathe of skin. This technique effectively addresses excess skin and minor breast sagging, resulting in perkier breasts and improved breast shape.
During the initial consultation, Dr. Steinbrech will review your medical history, discuss your goals for surgery, and conduct a brief physical examination to assess the degree of ptosis and breast tissue quality. He will explain the various breast lift techniques available, including traditional breast lift surgery and lift with augmentation options. Computer imagery aids in visualizing potential results, while before-and-after photos of past breast lift patients help inform your aesthetic decisions. Dr. Steinbrech will outline a unique treatment plan tailored to your individual goals, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the cosmetic procedures, potential complications, and the healing process. This approach fosters a comfortable atmosphere where patients feel safe and confident about their cosmetic surgery journey.
How is Breast Lift Surgery Performed?
Mastopexy may be performed in a hospital but more typically is performed in an outpatient surgery center or a surgeon’s office-based facility. The procedure is typically performed on an outpatient basis under general anesthesia and lasts from 1-½ to 3-½ hours.
During the procedure, an anchor-shaped incision is made from the location of the new nipple down to and around the crease beneath the breast. Dr. Steinbrech will remove excess skin, relocate the nipple and areola and reshape the breast using skin from around the areola before closing the incisions with stitches. He uses the underlying breast tissue to improve the shape of the breasts and give them a more defined shape. If necessary, the areola size is decreased by removing the skin at the perimeter.
Types of Breast lift
The type of breast lift your surgeon recommends will depend on the severity of sagging and extra skin that needs to be removed. No tissue is added during a breast lift. Instead, the surgeon chooses the best procedure to reveal the natural shape of your breasts.
Lollipop Lift
The lollipop lift, also called a vertical lift, is for moderate sagging and reshaping. Incisions are made in the shape of a lollipop, one in a circle around the outside of the areola and another vertical from the bottom of the areola to the inframammary fold. If the areola is at or below the level of the inframammary fold, a lollipop lift might be the right choice for you.
Anchor Breast Lift
In an anchor breast lift, incisions are placed in the shape of an anchor. This technique is for dramatic reshaping and significant sagging. The three incisions go on the outer edge of the areola, vertically from the bottom of the areola to the inframammary fold, and horizontally along the breast crease. The anchor lift is the most comprehensive breast lift available and most recommended by surgeons.
Donut Lift
The donut lift is a subtle breast lift for women with mild sagging. One incision is made around the outside edge of the areola and a donut-shaped piece of skin is removed. Scars are minimally visible. This technique is best for people who are unsatisfied with the location of your nipple and areola.
Crescent Lift
The crescent lift, also known as a periareolar breast lift, uses the smallest incision for minimal sagging. A crescent-shaped incision is made halfway along the top of the areola and a small piece of skin is removed. The scar is hidden by the darker coloring of the areola and so scars are mostly undetectable.
Recovery from Breast Lift Surgery
Your surgeon will give you a list of activities and medications to avoid after surgery as well as schedule follow-up appointments to check on the progress of your healing.
After surgery, the breasts are wrapped with gauze dressings, over which an elastic bandage or a surgical bra is placed. After a few days, a soft support bra can be used by the patient-worn 24 hours a day for approximately one month. Some patients report mild to moderate pain for the first few days postoperatively. Your surgeon can prescribe pain medication if you are uncomfortable.
Ideally, you will want three to seven days off from work to recover. Most patients can return to their normal schedules and activities after about three weeks. The final shape of your breasts takes 6 to 12 weeks to be visible.
SPECIALIST CARE YOU CAN TRUST
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Risks And Side Effects of Breast Lift
Complications are uncommon but may include uneven asymmetrical positioning of the breasts or nipples, raised or widening scars, bleeding, infection, numbness, and widening of scars. Scars may be covered even beneath bathing suits and low-cut tops. The more straightforward the procedure, the fewer the risks, and side effects.
Side effects might also include tissue loss, difficulty breastfeeding, anesthesia risks, fluid accumulation, partial loss of nipple or areola, and a possible need for revision surgery. When patients choose to work with a board-certified cosmetic surgeon, like Dr. Steinbrech, they reduce the potential for complications. Your surgeon will go over all of the potential risks and side effects with you before the procedure to make sure you feel confident going into your procedure.
Choosing the Best Breast Lift Surgeon in New York
Dr. Douglas Steinbrech, a board-certified Plastic Surgeon by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons (ABPS), specializes in minimally invasive aesthetics for both surgical and non-surgical procedures. Recognized as one of America’s Top Plastic Surgeons by the Consumers’ Research Council of America, he completed eight years of surgical training at New York University, including the NYU Institute of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Manhattan Eye, Ear, and Throat Hospital, under esteemed mentors such as McCarthy, Aston, Baker, Tabbal, and Pittman. The ABPS, part of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), ensures physicians meet rigorous standards for certification to protect public health.
Dr. Steinbrech
Dr. Douglas Steinbrech is a Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons (AMBS). He specializes in minimally invasive aesthetics and incorporates this philosophy into all of his surgical and non-surgical techniques. He has been selected as one of America’s Top Plastic Surgeons by the Consumers’ Research Council of America.
The ABPS is one of 24 medical specialty boards that make up the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS). Through ABMS, the boards work together to establish common standards for physicians to achieve and maintain board certification. The boards were founded by their respective specialties to protect the public by assessing and certifying doctors who meet specific educational, training and professional requirements.
Surgical Training
Dr. Steinbrech underwent eight years of surgical training at New York University in General Surgery and Plastic and Reconstructive surgery. He was trained in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at the prestigious NYU Institute of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. This included training at Manhattan Eye, Ear and Throat Hospital by recognized plastic surgery mentors including McCarthy, Aston, Baker, Tabbal, and Pittman.
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WHY CHOOSE DR. STEINBRECH
- Dr. Douglas Steinbrech has been ranked in the top 10 plastic surgeons in NYC.
- Dr. Douglas Steinbrech is a Plastic Surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgeons under the American Board of Medical Specialties.
- Dr. Steinbrech underwent eight years of surgical training at New York University in General Surgery and Plastic Surgery and Reconstructive surgery.
- He has been awarded grants from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute and the Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation.
