What Is a Breast Lift?
As women age, their breasts may lose firmness or shape due to a variety of factors — the natural aging process, weight fluctuations, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and more. A surgical breast lift is a body contouring treatment performed at Hedden & Gunn that lifts and tightens the breasts by removing excess skin and surgically tightening the existing tissue to result in a more youthful-looking and healthier appearance. Our plastic surgery team in Birmingham, AL performs this surgery using the latest methods and can help patients choose the correct technique to help them reach their cosmetic goals.
How Is a Breast Lift Performed?
A breast lift usually takes about two hours or more and is performed with the patient under general anesthesia or by using IV sedation. The duration of this treatment is dependent on the complexity of breast sag. The appropriate technique will be determined by the size and shape of the breasts, the position of the areolas, the degree of sagging present, and the quality and elasticity of the skin.
Once the technique is determined, an incision is made using one of these incision patterns:
Donut Incision: Incision is made around the areola
Lollipop Incision: Incision is made around the areola and made vertically downward.
Anchor Incision: The incision is made around the areola, then vertically down from the crease of the breast and horizontally around the crease.
Once the incision is completed, any loose, unhealthy skin is carefully trimmed away along with breast tissue and fat that is not needed. The breast tissue left behind is then lifted and reshaped. The nipple and areola will often be repositioned, and the areola will be reduced in size. Additionally, excess breast skin will be removed as necessary to tighten the skin.
What Are the Benefits of A Breast Lift?
A breast lift at Hedden & Gunn Plastic Surgery can help create a perkier breast appearance with a number of benefits to rejuvenate and improve appearance, such as:
- Reduces breast limpness and drooping
- Lifts and tightens the breasts
- Improves the shape and attractiveness of breasts
- Provides the breasts with a firmer appearance
- Improves nipple shape
- Addresses breast imbalance
- Gives a lifted, perkier, younger look to the breasts
- Minimizes the size of the areolas for an improved aesthetic
- Decreases inflammation beneath the breasts
Hedden & Gunn Plastic Surgery Reviews
I had a tummy tuck, breast lift and lipo 3 months and I couldn't believe the fabulous job Dr. Joshua Halka performed! Besides being well pleased with his work, Dr. Halka is very informative, easy to talk to and understand. He listens to your concerns and takes time to explain things and goes above and beyond to make you feel very comfortable. His bedside manors are devine and his staff are all very sweet and professional. I would recommend anyone to Dr. Halka as his work is some of the best I've seen and experienced first hand .
I recently had a breast lift procedure performed by Dr Halka. I am beyond pleased with my results. He and his staff are very professional, he keeps you at ease during your appointments and answers any questions you may have without feeling rushed. I am only 7 weeks post op and my incisions are healed and my scaring is minimal. I am very happy with my results. I highly recommend Hedden Plastic Surgery especially Dr Halka.
After losing almost a hundred pounds, I was left with extremely loose, sagging skin, and after consulting with three plastic surgeons, I decided to go with Dr. Halka. He is exceptionally kind and patient with all my questions and concerns, and I am so happy I chose him as my surgeon. He did my brachioplasty (arm lift) and breast lift 7 weeks ago, and I am thrilled with my results. My scars look fantastic, and I honestly can’t believe how wonderfully everything is healing. I’ve had zero problems or complications. Dr. Halka will be performing my next two surgeries, a lower body lift and a thigh lift, in the coming months, and I have no worries about my care and comfort in his hands. The nurses and staff at Hedden and Gunn have also all been extremely helpful and friendly. As nervous as I was to start this journey of skin removal and reconstruction, Dr. Halka and the entire H&G team have made it as easy and painless as it could be, and I am so grateful.
Dr. Hedden and his team were 100% the right choice for me. I am ecstatic with my results from my breast lift with augmentation, and I highly recommend him! He is an artist, and I often can’t believe what I see when I look into the mirror now. He is caring and honest… I also asked about another procedure, and instead of just agreeing to it, he told me that he did not think it was necessary. The facility is clean and beautiful. You cannot go wrong with Dr. Hedden!
Wonderful doctor - cannot adequately express how grateful I am - I cannot adequately express how grateful I am to Dr. Halka. Not only is he a skilled surgeon, he’s also kind and easy to talk to. After having two kids and losing over 80 pounds, I was left with loose, sagging skin. Dr. Halka performed an arm lift and breast lift and a couple of months later, a lower body lift and fat transfer to the breasts. I have experienced zero complications and have healed so well thanks to his care. I am thrilled with my results and plan to have him do my thigh lift in the next few months.
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Healthier-Looking Breasts
A breast lift is an excellent option for individuals looking to restore a more youthful and uplifted breast appearance by addressing sagging and improving shape. The experienced team at Hedden & Gunn Plastic Surgery in Birmingham, AL, offers customized breast lift procedures to help each patient achieve their desired look. For those ready to enhance their confidence and enjoy a rejuvenated silhouette, contact their office today to schedule a consultation and take the first step toward beautifully lifted breasts.