Breast Lift/Mastopexy Jacksonville

When you first return home, your breasts will be covered with a surgical bra to assist with healing, and typically all sutures are dissolvable and do not require removal. Typically, you can take a quick shower and raise your arms above your head the first day after surgery. After a few days, this can be replaced with a soft support bra that should be worn throughout your recovery process.

Any pain or discomfort can be managed using OTC (over-the-counter medication) or pain medication that will be guided by your doctor. Your breasts will be swollen and bruised at first, and you should refrain from vigorous exercise until one of our plastic surgeons informs you it is safe. As long as your job is not physically demanding, you should be able to return to work after about a week of downtime.

If you were able to breastfeed before breast lift surgery, you should still have the ability to after your procedure. That said, not everyone is physically able to breastfeed, but they are not aware of this until having their first child.

Like virtually all surgical procedures, it is not possible to have a breast lift without scars forming at the incision sites. However, in the hands of our skilled cosmetic surgeons, scarring can be minimized to the point where it is hardly noticeable. Furthermore, your incisions will be made in areas that are easily covered by a bra or bathing suit. Your scars will appear red for the first few months after surgery, but over time they should progressively fade.

Most patients undergo a breast lift to address ptosis (sagging), a natural condition where the connective tissues in your breasts begin to weaken and stretch. Age, pregnancy, and weight loss can all lead to ptosis, and these factors will still affect your breasts even after a breast lift has been performed. However, a breast lift can significantly interrupt this process and mitigate its effects. How long your results last will ultimately depend on the following:

• Your skin’s elasticity
• Your diet and lifestyle (use of a bra, sun exposure, weight gain/loss, etc.)
• Your breast size
• Our doctors can address each of these factors with you in more detail during a personal consultation. With the right care, you can enjoy the results of your breast lift for many years to come.

While you may find numerous articles, tip sheets, and guidelines claiming that certain types of “breast lift exercises” can provide a lift to breasts affected by ptosis, there is simply no way other than breast lift surgery to provide a significantly effective solution. Exercise is an ideal way of keeping your body in good shape; however, it cannot successfully resolve loose, excess breast tissue or move the breasts to a more youthful position on the chest. Breast lift surgery can truly rejuvenate the breasts by reducing excess skin, tightening and firming the remaining skin, and effectively addressing the appearance of sagginess.

The cost of breast lift surgery is approximately $8,499, which includes all associated costs you may have at our practice. Our plastic surgeons customize every breast lift procedure to the individual patient’s needs; therefore, the total price of breast lift surgery varies. The national average for the surgeon’s fee is about $4,672, based on 2017 statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. It’s important to be aware that the ASPS estimate does not consider factors such as:

• The facility
• Anesthesia fees
• Costs for post-surgical garments
• The complexity of the operation

Our quotes always include all associated costs.

When you come in for your initial consultation for breast lift surgery, and your treatment plan is created, a member of our team will provide you with a price estimate that incorporates all associated costs of the procedure.

During your consultation, our team will talk with you about the wide array of payment methods we accept, which include plastic surgery financing arrangements through CareCredit® or ALPHAEON™ CREDIT. Qualified applicants can find a wide selection of payment plans with these reputable companies, helping them bring the cost of treatment into their budget in the most convenient way possible.

Medical insurance policies do not typically offer coverage for breast lift surgery since it is categorized as a cosmetic procedure. With that in mind, our practice accepts a comprehensive range of payment methods, and we work with reputable plastic surgery financing agencies (described above) that offer affordable payment plans for patients who qualify.

A so-called “mini” breast lift is a term that can be defined differently among both patients and surgeons. Generally, it may be used to describe a breast lift technique that requires less removal of tissue and/or less scarring. In some cases, a mini breast lift may describe what’s also called a “partial” breast lift or a “crescent” mastopexy technique, which involves the removal of a relatively small area of tissue just above the areola. These techniques offer a more subtle lifting effect and are typically only ideal in cases of very mild breast ptosis and sagginess.

Most patients will experience some level of swelling, soreness, numbness, and tenderness in the breasts in the days and weeks following surgery. These effects should fade as recovery progresses, and over-the-counter pain medicine or prescribed medication is typically all that’s necessary to control any discomfort as the breasts heal.

Virtually every patient who undergoes a breast lift procedure will experience swelling after surgery. Swelling can be adequately controlled by wearing the prescribed surgical bra as long as recommended and by minimizing salt and alcohol intake during recovery. It may also be helpful to eat more anti-inflammatory foods (citrus fruits and leafy greens are often good options) and to make sure you take regular walks and get the advised amount of rest while you recover.

You will be provided with a surgical support bra after the treatment. This special bra is designed to keep the breasts in a position that aids the healing process during recovery. In most cases, this can be changed out to a soft support bra after a few days, which should be worn throughout the recovery period.

Bras that contain an underwire should be avoided for at least eight weeks after surgery or until recommended by our plastic surgeon. It’s important to remember that, even once the breasts have fully healed, wearing a bra as regularly as possible can help fight against the gradual effects of aging on the breasts.