Improve Your Silhouette with a Breast Lift

One of the inevitable effects of aging is loss of elasticity in the skin. For women, this becomes especially evident in their breasts, which can become droopy and lose their shape. A breast lift, also known as mastopexy, improves the appearance of the breast by restoring its shape, tightening the skin in that area, and, of course, lifting the breast.

If you're looking for an improvement in the shape, and appearance of your breasts with a breast lift Fairfield County board certified plastic surgeon, Dr. David Passaretti, has the experience and training to deliver the results you are looking for. This cosmetic surgery procedure can completely transform a woman’s silhouette, helping her look younger and feel more confident. If the shape of your breasts has changed due to aging, and you are interested in learning more about breast lift surgery costs and candidacy, please contact our Fairfield County, Connecticut practice today.

Breast Lift Candidates

Breast lift surgery can be performed to improve the appearance of sagging skin for patients who are showing the effects of aging, have recently lost a significant amount of weight, or whose breasts have lost their shape after pregnancy. Patients who are considering this surgery should be over the age of 18 and in good health. It is recommended that women have the surgery only after they are done having kids, as pregnancy can cause the skin to stretch and diminish the results.

In addition, patients who plan to lose a significant amount of weight should hold off undergoing the procedure until they have completed their weight loss. Finally, as with all cosmetic surgeries, it is important for patients to have realistic expectations of the results they can achieve. Although the procedure is effective for most women, women with smaller breasts tend to experience the most ideal results. Fairfield County breast lift surgeon, Dr. Passaretti works with each patient to establish realistic goals and the most effective course of treatment possible.

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The Benefits of Breast Lift Surgery

There are several methods for performing breast lift surgery. During the consultation with our Fairfield County breast lift patients, Dr. Passaretti will evaluate their unique needs to determine which method is best suited to their specific case. All techniques require anesthesia. Full recovery from a breast lift typically takes a few weeks, although the reduction of scarring may take longer.

The Breast Lift Procedure

As mentioned, there are a few different breast lift procedures. In your consultation, Connecticut breast lift surgeon, Dr. Passaretti will evaluate your unique needs to determine which method is best suited to your case. Each of these techniques requires anesthesia. Recovery from the procedure can take a few weeks typically, though the scarring may take longer to reduce.

Standard Breast Lift Surgery

Standard Breast Lift Surgery, also referred to as the anchor technique, is the most common method. During this procedure, Dr. Passaretti makes three incisions on the breast, and lifts the areola and nipple. He then trims excess skin and closes the incisions to complete this procedure. While standard breast lift surgery leaves permanent scarring, it also significantly improves the appearance of the breast.

Doughnut Mastopexy

Doughnut Mastopexy requires fewer incisions than the standard breast lift and is effective for women who have smaller breasts. By making the incision on the areola, rather than under the breast, Dr. Passaretti is able to reduce the appearance of scars.

Breast Lift Revision

In some cases, breast lift surgery leaves unsightly scarring. This type of scarring results when a surgeon has created too much tension on the breast skin during surgery, which causes stretching and results in large, red scars. To revise a breast lift with excessive scarring, Dr. Passaretti will remove scarred skin and redrape (meaning: to pull skin tighter during a plastic surgery) the fascial layer of muscle beneath the skin. Dr. Passaretti will use these tissues to create the beautiful lift that patients desire without putting strain on the breast skin. This results in minimal scarring.

Breast Lift with Implants

Some women concerned with drooping breasts may also want to enhance their breast volume. A breast lift combined with implants is an effective way to improve the position, projection and contour of the breasts for a perkier and fuller look.

Breast Lift in Fairfield County, Connecticut

Improve Your Silhouette with a Breast Lift

Breast Lift Candidates

The Benefits of Breast Lift Surgery

The Breast Lift Procedure

Standard Breast Lift Surgery

Doughnut Mastopexy

Breast Lift Revision

Breast Lift with Implants

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