Considering a Breast Lift? 5 Benefits You Should Know

As you age, your breasts begin to change. They start to lose firmness and elasticity, which means that your skin doesn’t snap into place like it used to. In addition to the natural aging process, other factors, such as pregnancy and breastfeeding, can also cause your breasts to droop and sag. 

If you want your breasts to look fuller and perkier, you might already be considering a breast lift. This cosmetic surgery is very effective for restoring breasts to a more youthful position. 

At Houston Cosmetic Surgery Center in Houston, Texas, board-certified cosmetic surgeon David Davila, DO, FACOS, and our expert team offer breast lift surgery to help you feel more confident and beautiful in your own skin. Let’s explore some must-know benefits of getting a breast lift. 

What can a breast lift do?

Medically referred to as a mastopexy, a breast lift is a cosmetic surgery that rejuvenates your breasts by changing both their shape and appearance. A breast lift can do a number of things depending on your specific concerns and goals, including:

1. Place your breasts higher on your chest
2. Make your breasts more symmetrical 
3. Reduce the size of your areolas and reposition sagging nipples
4. Remove excess skin and tighten breast tissue
5. Give your breasts a more rounded shape 

It’s important to note that a breast lift on its own can’t change the size of your breasts. So, if you’d like to increase or decrease your breast size, you may want to consider adding a breast augmentation or breast reduction to your breast lift procedure. 

How to prepare for a breast lift

Before you can undergo breast lift surgery, you’ll sit down with Dr. Davila for a surgical consultation. During this appointment, he reviews your medical history, discussing any medication use and history of breast cancer. 

He asks you about your cosmetic goals and what you want from a breast lift, then performs a physical exam of your breasts and reviews potential risks of surgery. 

What to expect from your breast lift procedure 

On the day of your breast lift, we start by administering anesthesia to keep you comfortable for the entirety of the procedure. Dr. Davila begins the surgery by making small incisions around your areola, cutting downward and out. 

Next, he moves tissue and removes fat to create the breast shape that you want. Once the breast lift is complete, he closes the surgical site, wraps your breasts in bandages, and provides you with a surgical bra to wear while your breasts heal. It’s that simple. 

To learn if a breast lift is right for you, schedule a consultation with our team at Houston Cosmetic Surgery Center in Houston, Texas. Call our office today, or use our online booking feature at your convenience.