Breast Lift

Has your profile lost its “wow” factor after pregnancy or as a result of aging? A positive body image is powerful element to your health and well-being. At Orange County Plastic Surgery center, Dr. Bunkis offers a cosmetic breast lift for Newport Beach women. Unlike breast augmentation, a breast lift removes excess skin that allows your breasts to sag. Laxity in the skin also means that your nipples point downward. The procedure is not as involved as breast augmentation, yet it still gives you a younger, more attractive profile.

A breast lift without implants is a surgery that lifts the breasts by removing excess skin that is stretched and lax. This not only positions your breasts to a more appropriate position on your chest, but it also reorients your nipple so it doesn’t point downward. Your breast volume remains the same, but your breasts may look fuller because the tissue is in a smaller skin pouch. The traditional technique is a breast lift without implants, but Dr. Bunkis can combine a breast lift with augmentation.

Mastopexy, by definition, is the clinical word for a breast lift. It means to fix or correct the breasts.

Dr. Bunkis doesn’t base his recommendations on a strict or absolute breast lift age requirement. Instead, he considers your aesthetic goals and the degree of breast sagging. There is no best age to get a breast lift, so you should be mindful of when your breast sagging affects how you feel about your appearance.

Breast reconstruction often involves removing breast tissue and excess skin, and this may limit the options for breast reshaping. If you have had breast reconstruction, we recommend that you schedule a consultation with the surgeon. He will recommend options that will achieve the best possible results.

As an experienced double board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Bunkis remains focused on providing his patients with exceptional results. He uses both traditional and new techniques, including those that reposition the nipple and reduce the size of the areola. By considering the area around the areola and the nipple in his surgical plan, as well as the breast tissue, he achieves incredibly natural-looking results.

Breast lift procedure steps are performed under general anesthesia on an outpatient basis. There are many factors to discuss prior to the surgery, including the steps of a breast lift and position of the incisions. The breast lift steps may also include nipple and areola reduction, nipple correction, and nipple repair.

The incision is usually chosen based on how invasive the lift needs to be. This procedure will produce scars; however, Dr. Bunkis does everything possible to make the scars less visible or easily concealed. We will also provide information on how to best care for your surgical wounds for more attractive results.

As with any surgery, there are some breast lift surgery risks. Working with Dr. Bunkis for your cosmetic procedure ensures that the risks are reduced. Infection is the primary concern when it comes to breast lift risks, so it is imperative that you follow all aftercare instructions.

A breast lift can be combined with other cosmetic procedures. The most common is a breast lift with implants. You can lift your breasts and add volume and shape when you opt for a breast enhancement and lift. You may also want to consider mommy makeover, fat grafting and a breast lift combined into one surgical appointment. Having a tummy tuck and breast lift combined gives your upper body a toned and youthful appearance. This is an excellent option to help with the effects of pregnancy and aging.