Breast Lift
Conveniently located to serve the areas of Newport Beach and Orange County, CA
Breast shape changes over time due to factors including aging, pregnancy, weight fluctuations, or gravity. When breasts lose their youthful position and firmness, it can affect both clothing fit and personal confidence in your silhouette.
Breast lift surgery, medically known as mastopexy, restores a more youthful breast position while creating naturally lifted, alluring curves that enhance your feminine appeal. The procedure reshapes and repositions breast tissue to achieve a firmer, more elevated bustline that complements your overall physique.
Dr. Ali Roham approaches breast lift surgery with both technical precision and artistic vision, understanding that successful mastopexy requires careful evaluation of breast anatomy, skin quality, and individual aesthetic goals.
Contents
- 1 Before and After Photos
- 2 Why choose Dr. Roham for your Breast Lift?
- 3 What is a Breast Lift?
- 4 Candidates
- 5 Benefits
- 6 Types of Breast Lift techniques
- 7 Recovery
- 8 Cost
- 9 FAQ
- 9.1 Will my breast size change with a lift?
- 9.2 How visible will my scars be?
- 9.3 Can I breastfeed after a Breast Lift?
- 9.4 How long do Breast Lift results last?
- 9.5 Can I combine a Breast Lift with implants?
- 9.6 How do I minimize scarring?
- 9.7 Can a Breast Lift fix asymmetry?
- 9.8 How long does the surgery take?
Before and After Photos
Why choose Dr. Roham for your Breast Lift?
Dr. Roham’s approach prioritizes creating results that enhance your natural feminine appeal while maintaining realistic proportions and minimizing visible scarring through strategic incision placement and meticulous closure techniques. His commitment to surgical excellence has been recognized through presentations at national conferences, clinical awards, and his designation as a Top Doctor, reflecting his dedication to achieving optimal outcomes for every patient.
What is a Breast Lift?
A breast lift (mastopexy) is a surgical procedure that restores youthful breast position and shape by removing excess skin, repositioning breast tissue, and elevating the nipple-areolar complex to create a firmer, more attractive bustline. The surgery addresses the effects of aging, pregnancy, weight changes, and gravity that cause breasts to lose their natural lift and projection over time.
The procedure involves reshaping the breast tissue itself, not just the overlying skin, to create internal support that maintains the lifted appearance long-term. Modern breast lift techniques allow for highly customized approaches based on the degree of correction needed, skin quality, and individual anatomy, with incision patterns carefully selected to minimize visible scarring while providing optimal results.
Candidates
The most successful breast lift outcomes occur in patients who meet specific criteria that optimize both safety and aesthetic results:
- Breasts that have lost firmness and descended due to aging, pregnancy, or weight changes
- Nipples that point downward or fall below the breast crease when viewed from the side
- Satisfaction with current breast size but desire for improved shape and position
- Realistic expectations about surgical outcomes and scarring trade-offs
- Stable weight with no plans for significant future weight changes or pregnancies
- Understanding that breast lift addresses position and shape rather than size enhancement
Dr. Roham evaluates each patient’s breast anatomy, skin elasticity, and aesthetic goals to determine the most appropriate surgical technique and provide realistic expectations about achievable improvements for their specific situation.
Find out if you’re a candidate for breast lift surgery. Call (949) 269-6960 to book your consultation with Dr. Roham.
Benefits
- Restored youthful breast position that creates more alluring, elevated curves
- Improved breast shape and firmness that enhances feminine silhouette
- Enhanced confidence in form-fitting silhouettes and intimate apparel
- Better proportion and symmetry between breasts for balanced appearance
- Reduced discomfort from bra straps and improved support garment fit
- Rejuvenated bustline that complements overall body contours
The confidence boost that comes from restored breast position often extends beyond physical appearance, with many patients describing renewed comfort in intimate relationships and increased willingness to wear clothing styles they previously avoided.
Types of Breast Lift techniques
Crescent lift
Addresses minimal breast sagging through a small incision along the upper areola border, making it suitable for patients requiring minor nipple repositioning with virtually invisible scarring. This technique works best for patients with good breast shape who need subtle elevation.
Periareolar (donut) lift
Utilizes a circular incision around the areola to correct mild to moderate sagging while allowing for areola size reduction if desired. This approach provides moderate lifting capability while keeping scars confined to the areola border where they blend naturally with tissue transitions.
Vertical (lollipop) lift
Combines a periareolar incision with a vertical incision extending down to the breast crease, providing greater lifting capability for moderate breast sagging. This technique allows for significant reshaping and repositioning while avoiding horizontal scars across the breast.
Anchor (inverted-t) lift
Incorporates periareolar, vertical, and horizontal incisions to provide maximum lifting and reshaping capability for severe breast sagging. While this technique creates the most extensive scarring, it enables comprehensive correction of significant ptosis and tissue excess.
Recovery
First Week:
- Limited arm movement and lifting restrictions to protect healing tissues
- Compression garment or surgical bra worn continuously for support
- Pain managed with prescribed medications as swelling and bruising peak
- Short walks encouraged while avoiding upper body activity
Weeks 2-4:
- Gradual increase in daily activities while avoiding strenuous exercise
- Return to work possible for desk jobs, depending on comfort level
- Continued wearing of supportive garments as directed
- Progressive improvement in breast shape as swelling subsides
Months 1-6:
- Cleared for exercise and normal activities as healing progresses
- Breast shape continues to refine as tissues settle into final position
- Scar maturation process begins with proper care and sun protection
- Final results become apparent as all swelling resolves completely
Dr. Roham provides detailed recovery instructions tailored to your specific technique and individual healing characteristics, with regular follow-up appointments to monitor progress and address any concerns during the recovery process.
Cost
Breast lift pricing varies based on the specific technique required, complexity of correction needed, facility requirements, and whether additional procedures are performed to enhance overall results.
We provide comprehensive pricing that includes all surgical fees, anesthesia costs, facility fees, and post-operative care requirements, ensuring you understand the complete financial commitment before proceeding. This transparent approach eliminates surprise costs and allows for informed decision-making.
To make breast lift surgery more accessible, we offer financing options that allow you to break the cost into affordable monthly payments, making it easier to proceed with your enhancement when you’re ready rather than waiting to save the full amount.
Insurance coverage for Breast Lift
Breast lift surgery performed for cosmetic enhancement is not covered by health insurance plans, as it’s considered an elective aesthetic procedure. Patients are responsible for all associated costs including surgery, anesthesia, facility fees, and post-operative care.
FAQ
Will my breast size change with a lift?
Breast lift primarily addresses position and shape rather than size, though some patients may notice a slight apparent size increase due to improved projection and positioning, while others may experience minimal volume reduction from tissue removal during reshaping.
How visible will my scars be?
Scar visibility depends on the technique used and individual healing characteristics, with incisions strategically placed to minimize visibility and most scars fading significantly over 12-18 months with proper care and sun protection.
Can I breastfeed after a Breast Lift?
Many women can successfully breastfeed after breast lift, though the ability may be affected depending on the surgical technique used and individual anatomy, with preservation of milk ducts and nipple sensation being important considerations.
How long do Breast Lift results last?
Results are long-lasting but not permanent, as natural aging, gravity, and lifestyle factors continue to affect breast position over time, though most patients enjoy their improved breast position for many years with proper care.
Can I combine a Breast Lift with implants?
Yes, breast lift can be effectively combined with breast augmentation to address both position and size concerns simultaneously, creating comprehensive breast enhancement that addresses multiple aesthetic goals in one procedure.
How do I minimize scarring?
Following proper scar care instructions including sun protection, massage techniques, and potential scar treatment products can significantly improve final scar appearance, though individual healing varies based on genetics and skin type.
Can a Breast Lift fix asymmetry?
Yes, breast lift surgery is highly effective for correcting breast asymmetry through individualized techniques that address differences in size, shape, and position to create more balanced, symmetrical breast appearance.
How long does the surgery take?
Breast lift surgery typically takes 2-4 hours depending on the technique used and complexity of correction needed, with most procedures completed safely under general anesthesia in an outpatient setting.