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Breast Lift with Implants

The appearance of the breasts can change over time due to a variety of factors, including pregnancy, breastfeeding, gravity, and the natural aging process. Due to a loss of breast tissue and/or inelastic supporting skin, the breasts may sag, droop, change position, or diminish in volume. Breast augmentation is designed to improve and enhance the volume and shape of the breasts, while a breast lift is designed to rejuvenate stretched breasts and eliminate excess skin. However, when combined into one treatment plan, a breast lift with implants (also known as breast augmentation mastopexy, or BAM) can offer women a more comprehensive rejuvenation with beautiful results. At The Aesthetic Surgery Centre, patients can enjoy 20 percent off the price of their breast augmentation when they undergo mastopexy at our Orlando practice. Each BAM procedure can be custom-tailored to meet your individual needs.

What is a Breast Lift with Implants?

A “breast lift with implants” is a procedure combining breast augmentation and breast lift surgery, giving individuals the benefits of volume enhancement and “perkier,” rejuvenated breast contours simultaneously. Whether the best approach for your personal needs and goals includes undergoing a breast augmentation-mastopexy all at once or in separate stages, this treatment plan can bypass the limitations typically associated with each individual procedure — offering the highest degree of breast enhancement.

There are many patients who can benefit from a breast lift with implants, particularly women whose breasts have changed due to menopause, weight gain/loss, and pregnancy. Not only can this procedure transform breasts that have stretched or softened over time, but it can also correct sagging and restore a more youthful look. Dr. Jon Paul Trevisani uses a two-stage approach to perform this procedure, electing to complete the breast lift portion first and place your implants six months later. This allows Orlando patients to achieve the highest caliber of breast rejuvenation results, and enjoy a long-lasting outcome. Dr. Jon Paul Trevisani will let you know what you can expect with regard to your unique surgical plan after evaluating your needs and what you hope to accomplish.

What Can a Breast Lift with Implants Accomplish?

If you wish to increase the volume of your breasts while simultaneously repositioning their placement on the chest wall, a breast lift with implants may be right for you. During the consultation process, plastic surgeon Jon Paul Trevisani, MD will perform a physical examination, carefully review your medical history, discuss your expectations, and help determine if this comprehensive procedure can meet your needs. For ideal candidates, breast augmentation mastopexy can:

  • Increase volume
  • Improve overall shape
  • Elevate breast position
  • Reposition the nipples
  • Reduce the size of the areolas
  • Improve firmness
  • Restore youthful appearance
  • Boost confidence

Simply put, a breast lift with implants can typically yield the benefits of both procedures with one combination treatment plan. Potential results of the BAM procedure can be viewed in Dr. Jon Paul Trevisani’s before-and-after photos, which showcase the outcomes previously achieved with a breast augmentation mastopexy.

Who is a Candidate For a Breast Lift with Implants?

A breast lift with implants is best-suited for individuals who want to enhance their breast volume, but who also show signs of breast ptosis. As a condition that often develops naturally, breast “ptosis” is observed when the breast tissue and/or areolas droop at or below the breast crease. There are different grades of ptosis based on the severity of breast droop, and Dr. Jon Paul Trevisani can give you a better understanding of whether you could benefit from a breast lift in addition to implant placement.

Patients interested in a breast lift with implants should also be in good enough health to undergo the healing process, and experience no uncontrolled medical conditions. Dr. Jon Paul Trevisani will speak with you about your goals and expectations for the outcome so he can develop a treatment plan tailored to your unique needs. A desire to address breast sagging and lost breast volume is essential to satisfaction after breast augmentation mastopexy.

WHAT ARE MY BREAST IMPLANT OPTIONS?

There is an array of implant types, shapes, and sizes to choose from for your breast augmentation mastopexy. Dr. Jon Paul Trevisani offers patients the choice of either saline-filled, silicone-filled, or cohesive gel implants, with each option capable of yielding exceptionally natural-looking results.

Saline implants have been in use for many decades and are considered a safe and effective solution to add volume to the breasts. Because they can be filled to the desired size after implantation, saline implants often have the benefit of requiring a shorter incision scar when compared to other approaches. Silicone implants are also very popular among patients for their ability to resemble the look and feel of a natural breast. Dr. Jon Paul Trevisani employs the Keller Funnel™ technique during silicone implant placement to minimize the size of the required incision. A relatively newer option, anatomically shaped cohesive gel implants are composed of a form-stable gel encased in a silicone shell. These implants typically come in a teardrop shape for an aesthetic that can appear more natural when compared to other prostheses. Cohesive gel implants are also known for maintaining their form in the rare event of implant rupture.

Ultimately, each breast implant type can offer different benefits depending on your hopes for the surgical outcome. After listening to your cosmetic goals, Dr. Jon Paul Trevisani will work with you to determine the best implants to attain your desired look.

HOW IS THE BREAST AUGMENTATION MASTOPEXY (BAM) PROCEDURE PERFORMED?

To obtain the best quality of results, Dr. Jon Paul Trevisani generally prefers to perform the breast lift portion of the enhancement first, after which he places breast implants after a six-month period between both procedures. From his extensive experience in aesthetic surgery, Dr. Jon Paul Trevisani finds that a two-stage approach often produces better long-term results when compared to performing both surgeries in one operation. Separating these procedures can also minimize the risk of complications like nipple necrosis while facilitating proper implant sizing. All BAM surgeries are performed using general anesthesia. In most cases, the same incision used for the breast lift can also be used to place the implant. Potential incision techniques utilized to reshape your breasts and insert your implants include:

  • Crescent (Half-Moon): Made on the lower border of the areola
  • Periareolar: Encircles the areola
  • Lollipop: Placed in a “keyhole” shape around the areola and down towards the breast crease
  • Anchor-Shaped: Mirrors an inverted “T” over the areola and along the natural contour of the breast fold

The breast lift portion of surgery is usually performed before implant placement. Using his experience and the latest surgical techniques, Dr. Jon Paul Trevisani can help minimize any potential scarring and expedite your recovery.

WHAT IS RECOVERY FROM A BREAST AUGMENTATION WITH LIFT LIKE?

Most of our patients are able to return home on the same day as their breast lift with implants procedure. After BAM surgery, Dr. Jon Paul Trevisani recommends resting for approximately two weeks before returning to work or your normal routine. Some patients may feel well enough to resume daily activities earlier, depending upon their comfort level. For two weeks following your procedure, a compression garment can be worn to aid in the recovery process. Patients typically experience some swelling and bruising after breast surgery, though oral medication can easily manage any discomfort.

How Long Does a Breast Lift with Implants Last?

While the procedure cannot stop the aging process, results from a breast lift with implants should last for decades. That said, avoiding the factors that have been known to restretch the skin and breast tissue, such as pregnancy and weight fluctuation, can further preserve the outcome. Many patients are able to enjoy their breast implants for a lifetime, but a breast revision procedure can also be pursued in the future if desired to upgrade to a different size, shape, or type of implant. Breast revision can also help resolve complications like implant rippling, capsular contracture, and implant rupture should they arise.

WHAT WILL MY SCARS FROM A BREAST LIFT WITH IMPLANTS LOOK LIKE?

Your post-surgical scars will likely mirror the shape and size of the incisions placed during surgery. Fortunately, in most cases, the same incision made for the breast lift component of the procedure can be reused to place your implants. While the nature of your incision will depend on the extent of surgical work required to achieve your ideal aesthetic, the three most common techniques to perform a breast lift with implants include either a circular incision around the areola; a key-shaped incision along the borders of the areola and extending vertically towards the breast crease; or an anchor-shaped incision that resembles the key-shaped technique with an additional horizontal mark along the inframammary fold.

Upon a consultation, you will learn which technique is the most ideal approach for your surgery. In any case, Dr. Jon Paul Trevisani takes great care to make incisions discreet whenever possible to decrease the amount of visible post-surgical scarring. Most patients find that their scars fade to some degree after the healing process is complete. Following Dr. Jon Paul Trevisani’s instructions on proper wound care following surgery can often help to accelerate and optimize the healing of your incisions.

HOW MUCH DOES A BREAST LIFT WITH IMPLANTS COST?

A comprehensive breast augmentation mastopexy is typically a more economical procedure than the combined cost of both treatments performed as separate surgeries. Your exact cost estimate will be determined by a number of factors unique to your personalized treatment plan, but our patients appreciate the ability to get their implants at a 20 percent discount when they opt to undergo a breast lift at our Orlando practice.

With that said, your personalized quote will ultimately be determined by the complexity of your procedure as well as the type of implants utilized during surgery, among other considerations. After your consultation with Dr. Jon Paul Trevisani, our office will be able to provide you with a complete price breakdown of your estimated expenses. Our accepted modes of payment include plastic surgery financing through CareCredit®, which can be an excellent option for qualified applicants who wish to pay for their breast augmentation mastopexy over a period of time. This popular healthcare lending company offers a range of short- and long-term payment plans with low monthly installments to suit your budgetary concerns. For more information about financing your treatment, or to speak to a member of our team, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our practice.

What are the Most Common Breast Implant Complications?

Although a wide range of women never experience any issues, breast implants are not meant to be lifelong devices. If any problems or changes in the look (or feel) of your breasts arise, these concerns can typically be easily addressed during breast revision; nevertheless, the most common complications associated with implants include:

  • Scar tissue formation: Medically known as “capsular contracture,” scar tissue can present a problem if the breasts begin to feel hard, tight, or painful. While scar tissue development is to be expected as a natural reaction to a foreign object in the body, capsular contracture can cause discomfort and even distort the breast contours.
  • Visible implant edges: The ability to see or feel the implant below the skin is often referred to as implant rippling. This is more likely to occur in patients who have a thin/small body frame and relatively large or heavy implants.
  • A tear or break in the implant: Implant rupture may not be immediately noticeable in silicone and cohesive gel implants, as they tend to keep their shape in the event of a tear. With saline implants, there should be a visible change in the breasts as the saline solution is harmlessly absorbed by the body.
  • “Bottoming out”: When the breasts lose support and drop below the natural breast fold, this phenomenon is known as “bottoming out.” While relatively rare, implants that have bottomed out typically bulge outward and cause some degree of asymmetry. This is more likely with heavy or larger implants.

Dr. Jon Paul Trevisani will help ensure you have a good understanding of the potential complications associated with breast implants during your appointment. At the Aesthetic Surgery Centre, we believe extensive patient education is essential to making a fully informed decision about your surgery.

Is a Breast Lift with Implants Safe?

Safety is of paramount importance with any cosmetic procedure, and our team prioritizes your health, safety, and appearance during your breast augmentation-mastopexy. Like all surgeries, there is always some degree of risk involved with the procedure. That said, a breast lift with implants is backed by a definitive history of excellent results when performed by a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon. As long as a well-qualified and experienced aesthetic surgeon is able to properly assess your candidacy and customize the procedure according to your needs, a breast lift with implants is considered safe. Dr. Jon Paul Trevisani is one of the most well-known breast surgeons in the state of Florida and offers the highest level of service and care during your procedure.

If you would like to learn more about the breast augmentation with lift procedure, or to schedule a consultation, please contact The Aesthetic Surgery Centre today.

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