Patients wishing to elevate the bustline and attain tighter, firmer breasts can achieve their goals with a breast lift from our San Francisco Bay Area plastic surgeon. As we age, the breasts are affected by the body's natural loosening of skin, as well as other factors such as weight loss and pregnancy. Dr. Kenneth Bermudez can reduce the appearance of sagging, drooping breasts and give you a youthful, perky bust.
A breast lift, medically referred to as a mastopexy, can address the common problem of drooping breasts by lifting the breasts up to a more desirable, proportionate position. Many factors cause breasts to sag and droop, including:
A breast lift is designed to eliminate excess skin and fat and tighten the area to provide a fuller, more youthful contour. A breast lift procedure can also include placement of breast implants to add even more volume to the bustline.
To schedule an appointment for a breast lift, contact our San Francisco Bay Area cosmetic surgery practice today.
Dr. Kenneth Bermudez begins the breast lift procedure by making an incision around the areola, which is the dark-pigmented area surrounding the nipple. He continues incision down under the crease of the breast and removes excess skin. He then tightens the skin of the breast area, reshapes the breasts, and relocates the nipples to a higher position. The entire breast lift procedure typically takes less than two hours to complete and is usually performed on an outpatient basis. General anesthesia is generally used during breast lift surgery.
Patients will experience some bruising and swelling for two to three weeks after breast lift surgery. These side effects should fade as the breasts continue to heal. Any residual pain and discomfort can be reduced with medication. As with any surgical procedure, there will be some scarring from the operation. However, Dr. Kenneth Bermudez will make every effort to make scarring as minimal as possible. Breast lift scars typically fade to thin white lines over a period of months. Patients can usually resume normal daily activities about a week after surgery, although strenuous activities in the first few weeks of recovery should be avoided because they can put pressure on the breasts and slow the healing process.
As with any surgical procedure, there are risks involved with breast lift surgery. These include:
Dr. Kenneth Bermudez works very hard to minimize these risks and make breast lift procedures safe and effective. He will discuss all risks and possible complications of breast lift with you during your initial breast lift consultation at his office in the San Francisco Bay Area.
The numerous benefits of a breast lift make it one of the most commonly performed plastic surgery procedures in the nation. The benefits of undergoing a breast lift procedure include:
Also, a breast lift can bring the entire body into proportion, giving you a newly contoured appearance. Dr. Kenneth Bermudez is exceptionally well trained in breast lift, breast enlargement, and breast reduction procedures. Our before-and-after photos of some of our previous patients can help you get a better idea of the aesthetic results a breast lift can provide.
A breast lift is a relatively simple cosmetic surgery procedure that can do wonders for the look of your entire body. To schedule a breast lift consultation with our San Francisco Bay Area surgeon, please contact Kenneth Bermudez, M.D. A breast lift can also be combined with other procedures, such as collagen injections, laser skin resurfacing, or liposuction, for a more complete makeover.
Contact our breast lift surgeon serving the San Francisco Bay Area today to schedule a consultation.
Kenneth Bermudez
525 Spruce St.
San Francisco, CA 94118
Phone: (415) 668-2122
Fax: (415) 668-0818