Is a Breast Lift painful?

As an outpatient procedure, the surgery itself is performed under general anesthesia so most patients find it to be completely pain-free during the procedure. As you recover, you can expect some discomfort, swelling, and bruising, but most patients consider cosmetic surgery and their initial healing period much less painful than expected. Your surgeon will prescribe you some temporary pain medication to alleviate your pain, but you can also use ice packs to minimize discomfort. You also may feel like your chest is a little tight, but this is completely normal and will get better over the next few days.

How many appointments will I need?

You will be asked to return about a week after surgery to see how you are healing and remove any sutures or bandages. After this first check-up appointment, you can expect to return at least a few more times so your surgeon can make sure you are happy with your results and evaluate your full recovery process. You will always be informed if and when you should return for additional follow-up appointments.

How long until I see results?

Most swelling should resolve itself within a few weeks of surgery, but residual swelling may continue for several weeks or a little bit longer. On average, patients can expect between 6 – 12 weeks for their breasts to settle into their final position, and between six months and a year to see their final results.

Can I combine a Breast Lift with a Breast Augmentation?

Yes, known as an Augmentation Mastopexy, this is a very common combination of procedures for patients who desire both a breast lift and added volume. Dr. Moon and Dr. Scurci can discuss this option with you to determine whether it’s the right fit for you and your aesthetic goals. The addition of a small implant during mastopexy can enhance upper pole fullness, a result that a lift alone may not always accomplish.

Can I combine a Breast Lift with other procedures?

Dr. Savannah Moon & Dr. Stephanie Scurci often perform Breast Lift procedures in combination with Breast Augmentations for patients with smaller breasts and achieve incredible results, but many of our patients choose to combine their breast lift procedures with other body contouring procedures like a Thigh Lift, Tummy Tuck , Arm Lift or Breast Reduction . If you would like to find out all of your options or hear some of your surgeon’s best recommendations, please bring up your goals during your initial consultation.

What are the risks associated with a Breast Lift?

All surgical procedures come with a certain amount of risk; our team is here to discuss this in detail. Dr. Savannah Moon & Dr. Stephanie Scurci will utilize their experience, direction, and technique to minimize as many risks associated with your procedure as possible. Overall, Breast Lift is a safe surgery with minimal risks, but since your health and safety are our highest priority, we feel it’s important to share some potential postoperative side effects: Bruising Discomfort Unsatisfactory scarring Swelling Temporary numbness These reactions are very normal and should heal on their own within a week or so, but if you experience any long-lasting or unexpected reactions, please call our office immediately.

Breast Lift

In Fort Lauderdale

What is a Breast Lift
Who are the the best candidates?
What are the benefits?
What’s the first step?
What to expect?
Breast Lift recovery
What’s the cost?
FAQ’s

Introduction

Breast Lift

Sagging breasts are a common and natural occurrence that affects so many women. Many women in Fort Lauderdale and Broward County, FL want to regain a more youthful position of their breasts and consider Breast Lift surgery.

At Himmarshee Plastic Surgery in Fort Lauderdale, FL, our breast lift technique is a leading solution to help achieve firm, natural, and perky breasts. Dr. Savannah Moon & Dr. Stephanie Scurci strive to deliver the kind of results that meet their patient’s aesthetic goals. To learn more about Breast Lift in Fort Lauderdale, FL, please keep reading below.

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What is a Breast Lift?

A Breast Lift (Mastopexy) is a cosmetic procedure that can improve saggy breasts by removing excess skin and fat, allowing for your breasts to sit higher and look more youthful. Over time, some women will see their breasts sagging and lose perkiness, which can occur because of weight and breast volume fluctuation, pregnancy, natural aging, and/ or other inherited factors. A breast lift surgical procedure can elevate and tighten the breasts, lift the nipples, and create a more aesthetically pleasing look.

Who are the best candidates for the Breast Lift procedure?

Good candidates for a Fort Lauderdale, FL breast lift surgery are those with the following characteristics:

Are in overall good health (physical, mental, and emotional)
Have good skin quality and are at a stable weight
Have lost volume and shape in their breasts due to aging, weight loss, pregnancy, or weight changes
Have realistic expectations
Have sagging breast skin
Have nipples that are pointing downward or lower than they used to be

What are the benefits of a Breast Lift?

Our Fort Lauderdale, FL Breast Lift patients have discovered the following benefits from their procedures:

Corrects ptosis (breast sagging)
Eliminate excess skin and tighten the surrounding tissue
Increased confidence
Long-lasting results
Natural nipple projection
Youthful breast appearance
Reduced discomfort
Reduced irritation under the breasts
Better mobility for a more active lifestyle

First Steps

What’s the First Step?

The first step to getting a breast lift in Fort Lauderdale, FL is to schedule your consultation with either Dr. Savannah Moon or Dr. Stephanie Scurci. During your consultation, your surgeon will carry out a comprehensive breast evaluation, analyzing your anatomy and discussing your desired aesthetic goals. She will discuss the various options and approaches with you, based on your build and wishes. If you have lost a considerable amount of volume in your breasts, you may be advised to consider combining breast implants with your breast lift procedure. You will also be asked questions about your medical history.

If you and your surgeon both feel that a breast lift surgery is the best solution for your aesthetic needs, we’ll book the surgery immediately at a time convenient for you and provide you with pre and postoperative instructions.

What to expect on the day of Breast Lift surgery

On the day of your Breast Lift surgery, a board-certified anesthesiologist will place you under general anesthesia to ensure your comfort throughout the procedure.

During this cosmetic procedure, the breast tissue is reshaped and lifted as excess skin is removed. The nipple and areola are moved to a more youthful, natural position, or resized if needed, and excess skin that was located above the nipple is moved down and reshaped to improve the contour, shape, and position of the breast.

There are three different incision options and these vary based on the degree of incision and lift needed. During your consultation, your surgeon will determine the incision that will provide the best results. The more common breast lifts and incisions include:

Anchor lift: This type of lift is the most commonly performed and allows for the greatest lift. Your surgeon will place an incision that runs around the areola, extends vertically down the lower breast tissue, and horizontally across the lower breast crease.
Donut breast lift: Also called a peri-areolar lift, involves making a circular incision around the areola. It is also often used to reduce the size of the areola. This technique is best for women with mild sagging.
Lollipop lift: During a lollipop lift, your surgeon makes the incision around the areola and extends it vertically along the lower portion of the breast. It corrects mild to moderate sagging and is a good option for women needing a slight lift.

Breast Lift Recovery

When finished, you will be closely monitored in a recovery area and provided with detailed post-operative instructions for a smooth recovery. It is recommended to have a family member or friend drive you home as you might have some lingering effects from the sedation.

You’ll be able to go home shortly after your surgery. You will be outfitted with a special surgical bra to help minimize swelling during your initial recovery. Similar to our breast augmentation post-op, we recommend you take it slow for a few days and arrange time off work to allow for healing.

Expect to avoid strenuous activities, including exercise and heavy lifting, for up to six weeks post-surgery. Typically, our breast lift patients enjoy their enhanced breast shape and contour for many years afterward. However, your breasts’ natural shape will continue to change due to the natural aging process, pregnancy, or weight fluctuations.

Breast Lift Cost

How much does a Breast Lift cost in Fort Lauderdale, FL?

The total cost of a Breast Lift in Fort Lauderdale, FL will vary on a number of factors including the type of incision and detailed techniques used during your procedure based on your case.

During your appointment, you’ll be able to express your aesthetic goals and ask questions. Your surgeon will provide our breast lift options and provide her surgery recommendations, as well as go over pricing in detail.

Rediscover your true self

Why choose Himmarshee Plastic Surgery?

Himmarshee Plastic Surgery is a practice that prioritizes the individual aesthetic goals of each patient, striving to achieve natural, timeless, and refined surgical results.

Dr. Savannah Moon and Dr. Stephanie Scurci are both board-certified by the American Board of Surgery (ABS). Following the completion of their comprehensive general surgery training, Dr. Savannah Moon and Dr. Stephanie Scurci went on to further specialize through a 3-year Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic in Florida, where they met and served as chief residents. In the course of their surgical training in South Florida, Dr. Moon and Dr. Scurci were in an ideal location to perform a vast range and quantity of aesthetic surgeries, developing expertise across a broad spectrum of procedures. Both Dr. Moon and Dr. Scurci are dedicated to achieving results that are subtle, elegant, and natural, tailored to each patient’s individual aesthetic aspirations.

Himmarshee Plastic Surgery boasts an on-site surgical suite committed to prioritizing safety and ensuring optimal patient care. Our surgical team includes a board-certified anesthesiologist and experienced nursing staff specializing in plastic surgery, providing a familiar and expert touch throughout your surgical journey. The on-site operating room not only provides convenience and accessibility but also ensures privacy, a vital consideration for our patients. Maintaining discretion as a top priority, our practice features a private entrance and exit to the surgical suite and perioperative areas.

To ensure the greatest comfort and peace of mind for our patients, Himmarshee Plastic Surgery can provide an all-female surgical team led by Dr. Moon and Dr. Scurci. All these factors align to make our on-site surgical suite a choice that combines safety, privacy, and convenience to create a concierge experience for our patients.

Breast Lift FAQ’S

As an outpatient procedure, the surgery itself is performed under general anesthesia so most patients find it to be completely pain-free during the procedure. As you recover, you can expect some discomfort, swelling, and bruising, but most patients consider cosmetic surgery and their initial healing period much less painful than expected.

Your surgeon will prescribe you some temporary pain medication to alleviate your pain, but you can also use ice packs to minimize discomfort. You also may feel like your chest is a little tight, but this is completely normal and will get better over the next few days.
You will be asked to return about a week after surgery to see how you are healing and remove any sutures or bandages. After this first check-up appointment, you can expect to return at least a few more times so your surgeon can make sure you are happy with your results and evaluate your full recovery process. You will always be informed if and when you should return for additional follow-up appointments.
Yes, known as an Augmentation Mastopexy, this is a very common combination of procedures for patients who desire both a breast lift and added volume. Dr. Moon and Dr. Scurci can discuss this option with you to determine whether it’s the right fit for you and your aesthetic goals. The addition of a small implant during mastopexy can enhance upper pole fullness, a result that a lift alone may not always accomplish.
Dr. Savannah Moon & Dr. Stephanie Scurci often perform Breast Lift procedures in combination with Breast Augmentations for patients with smaller breasts and achieve incredible results, but many of our patients choose to combine their breast lift procedures with other body contouring procedures like a Thigh Lift, Tummy Tuck, Arm Lift or Breast Reduction.

If you would like to find out all of your options or hear some of your surgeon’s best recommendations, please bring up your goals during your initial consultation.
All surgical procedures come with a certain amount of risk; our team is here to discuss this in detail. Dr. Savannah Moon & Dr. Stephanie Scurci will utilize their experience, direction, and technique to minimize as many risks associated with your procedure as possible. Overall, Breast Lift is a safe surgery with minimal risks, but since your health and safety are our highest priority, we feel it’s important to share some potential postoperative side effects:
- Bruising
- Discomfort
- Unsatisfactory scarring
- Swelling
- Temporary numbness
These reactions are very normal and should heal on their own within a week or so, but if you experience any long-lasting or unexpected reactions, please call our office immediately.

Schedule A Consultation

If you’d like to regain youthful breasts, a Breast Lift at Himmarshee Plastic Surgery might just be the right thing for you! To schedule your one-on-one consultation and learn if you’re a good candidate, please contact our office to request an appointment, and a helpful member of our team will reach out to you and help you take the first step toward a more youthful appearance!