Breast Lift in Houston, TX

As time passes, pregnancy, nursing, excessive weight loss, and gravity have adverse effects on women's breasts, causing them to lose their elasticity and firmness.  Breast lift surgery, also known as a mastopexy, transforms sagging breasts by returning them to a more youthful shape and position. Houston, TX board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Jay Shenaq, uses a cutting-edge technique that removes and tightens excess skin, positioning the breasts higher on the chest wall. An augmentation might be suggested to restore the breasts to a larger size. During your consultation, we will listen to your concerns and needs, and develop a unique treatment plan to best reach your cosmetic goals. 

There are multiple factors that can influence the breasts to sag or droop, whether it's the natural aging process, pregnancy, or dramatic weight loss. A breast lift in Houston, TX at Plastic Surgery of Houston can help restore an increasingly perkier breast appearance with a wide variety of benefits to refresh and improve your feel, including:

• Minimizes breast limpness and lowering
• Raises and firms up the breasts
• Improves the form and attractiveness of breasts
• Supports the breasts with a tighter appearance
• Improves nipple shape
• Addresses asymmetry in the breasts (when one breast is different than the other)
• Gives a lifted, perkier, younger look to the breasts
• Reduce areola size for a smaller, improved aesthetic
• Decreases chafing beneath the breasts

During your breast lift consultation, you will receive a thorough assessment where the surgeon will evaluate your current breast size and shape by taking measurements. The surgeon may also assess the breast symmetry, skin elasticity, and bone structure during your consultation. Candidates for breast lift surgery should be non-smokers in good health who have a least one of the following concerns:

• Decreased breast volume
• Altered breast shape
• Pendulous breasts
• Asymmetry in the breasts
• Large or stretched areolas
• Downward pointing nipples

To give you the best results, we use only cutting-edge breast lift techniques and place incisions in areas of the breast that are less visible or easily covered. You will be given instructions on how to care for your surgical wounds during your recovery to speed your healing and minimize the appearance of scars, but all patients will have some degree of scarring.

In some cases, your best results will require moving the nipple to a higher position once the extra skin or stretched-out areola is repaired. Reducing areola size will improve overall appearance.

During the initial consultation, we are happy to help you learn more about the differences between a breast lift and breast augmentation and give our opinion on which procedure is best for your goals. Some patients may have a breast augmentation combined with a breast lift to get a fuller and perkier bust.

There are three different types of breast lift incisions that may be used depending on your unique factors. The doctor will choose one or more incision patterns for your operation based on the current size and elasticity of your breasts. After breast lift surgery, you will be wrapped in a sterile surgical dressing and a medical compression bra. We recommended that you wear something comfortable since your chest will be swollen and sore for approximately 1 – 2 weeks. All patients are advised to take it easy the first 2 – 3 weeks after surgery and avoid physical activities. A full recovery can take anywhere from 6 – 8 weeks. Please call our office immediately if you have any questions or concerns during your recovery.

How much does a breast lift cost?
During your initial appointment, Dr. Shenaq will listen to your wants and aesthetic goals before developing your personal treatment plan. Following that, he can estimate your costs. When done well, a breast lift will significantly improve your physical appearance, so it is important to concentrate on having an experienced surgeon with extensive training, like Dr. Shenaq, rather than costs. To help make cosmetic surgery easier to afford, Plastic Surgery of Houston can help you find low-interest medical financing.

Do I need a breast lift or breast implants?
Whether you should get a breast lift, an augmentation with implants, or both depends on your unique goals. A breast lift will oftern enhance the shape and fullness of your breasts with no need for implants. Dr. Shenaq will assess your physical condition, listen to your goals in your consultation, and then make a decision whether you would benefit from a lift, implants, or a breast augmentation plus a lift.

Will my nipples be moved?
Generally, the nipple-areola complex will be moved up in the breast lift. If your areolas are excessively large or stretched, Dr. Shenaq can reduce areola size during surgery. This can be discussed during your appointment so he can decide on the ideal incision pattern to use in your breast lift.

What happens if I get pregnant after a breast lift?
Pregnancy and breastfeeding can stretch the skin and change breast shape, potentially reversing some of the results of your lift. While it’s safe to become pregnant after healing, most surgeons recommend waiting until after you’re done having children before choosing a breast lift. This timing helps you enjoy longer-lasting results.

Can a breast lift fix asymmetry?
A lift can improve asymmetry in the breasts if they are different in size or firmness. Dr. Shenaq will assess the appearance and physical condition of your breasts during your consultation and talk about how a breast lift can help. During your lift, he will adjust the tissue — so your breasts are equal in position and size for symmetry.

Will a breast lift change my breast size or just the shape?
A breast lift is designed to reposition and reshape the breasts rather than significantly change their size. Some women feel their breasts look slightly smaller after the excess skin is removed, while others notice they look fuller because of the lifted position. If you’d like more volume, a lift can also be combined with implants or fat transfer.

Are the scars from a breast lift always permanent and visible?
Scars from a breast lift are permanent, but they generally fade significantly over time and often become hard to notice. The exact location and extent depend on the technique used, your skin type, and how well you follow aftercare instructions. Most patients feel the benefits of improved breast shape far outweigh the visibility of scarring.

If you have sagging breasts that make you feel uncomfortable and self-conscious, consider how you will feel after breast lift surgery to restore the appearance of your body. Please contact our office and schedule a consultation to learn more about the process of breast lift surgery and how a breast lift can benefit you.