About the Procedure
During your initial consultations with Dr. Lefkowitz, you will discuss your desires and aesthetic goals. He will carefully examine your breasts, taking special note of drooping, nipple position, skin quality, asymmetry, and volume. Dr. Lefkowitz will then work with you to design a custom treatment plan.
The incisions required for a breast lift vary depending upon the amount of lift needed or desired, the amount of existing breast volume, and skin elasticity. Dr. Lefkowitz strives to use the fewest incisions necessary to achieve the best result. When appropriate, incisions are made around the areola with the addition of a small vertical incision beneath it. If there is severe drooping of the breast, a horizontal incision within the natural crease is added to help eliminate excess skin. Breast lifts are usually performed as an outpatient procedure in an ambulatory surgery center.
Complementary Procedures
Should you wish to add volume, a breast implant procedure can be performed simultaneously or at a later date. A breast lift (with or without implants) in conjunction with a tummy tuck is commonly referred to as a “mommy makeover.”