Before & After Results
The effects of gravity over time as well as pregnancies all affect a woman’s breasts as they begin to sag and the areolas enlarge. The breasts’ shape and firmness dissipates as the skin loses its elasticity.
A Breast Lift in Portland can help reshape your breasts so they become higher and firmer again. With realistic expectations, you can benefit from a procedure that will give you a more youthful appearance. This surgical procedure reshapes and raises your breasts. Also known as mastopexy, it also reduces the size of the areola surrounding the nipple. Dr. Bartholomew strives to deliver the best Breast Lift Portland has to offer.
A Breast Lift can be combined with a breast implant and done at the same time. A breast implant allows you to regain volume after pregnancy or if you have small breasts.
A Breast Lift, or mastopexy, elevates and reshapes sagging breasts, giving them a more youthful and perky appearance. During the procedure, excess skin is removed, the breast tissue is lifted, and the areolas may be resized and repositioned for a natural look. Utilizing advanced techniques and technology, our skilled surgeons ensure precise adjustments to create beautifully contoured breasts that complement your body's proportions.
Modern Breast Lift techniques include options like the short scar, internal bra, and lollipop methods, each tailored to address specific needs and minimize visible scarring. These techniques help restore firmness and shape while enhancing the natural beauty of your breasts. Whether your goal is to counteract the effects of aging, pregnancy, or weight fluctuations, our personalized approach ensures that you receive the best possible outcome, making you feel confident and rejuvenated.
A Breast Lift can significantly enhance your quality of life by restoring the youthful contour and firmness of your breasts. This treatment improves your physical appearance and allows you to feel more comfortable and attractive in your skin. Whether it's the aftermath of pregnancy, weight loss, or the natural aging process, a Breast Lift can help you reclaim your figure and enjoy a renewed sense of well-being.
Benefits of a Breast Lift include:
With a Breast Lift, you can enjoy a rejuvenated figure that aligns with your goals and helps you feel more confident and vibrant every day.
Our Portland Breast Lift patients can expect to see results lasting as long as 10 to 15 years, though this can vary based on factors such as age, genetics, and lifestyle choices. The natural aging process and gravity will continue to affect the breasts over time, but many patients enjoy their rejuvenated look for a decade or more before considering any further procedures.
To maintain the results of your Breast Lift, it's essential to follow a few key guidelines, such as wearing a supportive bra and maintaining a stable weight. Dr. Bartholemew will go over your post-surgery maintenance guidelines with you, and regular follow-up appointments will help monitor your results and address any concerns that may come up over time.
Any women in good physical health, who wants to enhance her appearance and her self-confidence, can benefit from a Breast Lift. Women with small and/or sagging breasts as well as mothers are great candidates for a Breast Lift. Many women get a Breast Lift after having children in order to tighten skin that has stretched out and be able to regain the youthful volume their breasts had prior to childbirth.
Over time, a woman's breasts begin to sag and the areolas become larger.
Although every effort is made to hide scars as best as possible, a Breast Lift procedure can leave scars that are lumpy and red for several months. Mastopexy scars can be extensive but fade to thin white lines over time. Dr. Bartholomew places the incisions in areas where clothing, such as low-cut tops, can hide the scars.
Many women get implants and a Breast Lift at the same time for longer lasting results.
Incisions outline the area of skin to be removed and the new position for the nipple.
A Breast Lift is a safe procedure but, like any surgery, carries some risks like a reaction to an anesthesia. Though uncommon, a Breast Lift can cause some scars to expand and result in some bleeding and infection.
Permanent scars may emerge from this surgery but can be covered by your bra. Scars widen even more with smokers. A Breast Lift can also result in losing some feeling in your breasts and nipples. Talk with Dr. Bartholomew during your consultation for further details.
Skin formerly located above the nipple is brought down and together to reshape the breast. Sutures close the incisions, giving the breast its new contour.
During your first visit, Dr. Bartholomew will listen to what you are hoping for, what your ultimate goals are, and what apprehensions you may have about the surgery.He will offer his advice based on your needs and his years of experience as a surgeon.
Dr. Bartholomew will do an examination of your breasts before explaining the different variables involved in your Breast Lift procedure based on your age, your health, your skin’s condition, and the shape of your breasts. You will be able to decide on the nipple’s and areola’s positioning, including how high they will be.
Your initial consultation is a great opportunity to hear the risks involved in such a procedure and the scarring that can result. Dr. Bartholomew may recommend a mammogram based on your current age and family medical history.
Dr. Bartholomew will describe the details of your surgery so you will feel comfortable and know what to expect, what to avoid prior to surgery (as far as food and medications) and the need for a family member or a friend to drive you home afterwards.
The cost of a Breast Lift in Portland can vary significantly, as each surgery is customized to meet your specific needs and goals. The total cost is influenced by several factors, including the surgeon's fees, anesthesia, the use of the surgical facility, pre-operative medical tests, post-surgery garments, and prescriptions for medication. It's important to note that costs can also change based on geographic location and the surgeon's experience and reputation. To get a precise estimate tailored to your unique situation, schedule a consultation with Dr. Bartholemew, who can provide a detailed breakdown of the expected costs.
After surgery, the breasts are higher and firmer, with sutures usually located around the areola, below it, and in the crease under the breast.
A Breast Lift in Portland can take up to four hours with an anchor-shaped incision as the most common procedure because it follows the natural contours of the breasts.
Dr. Bartholomew will do the incision based on the area where the breasts skin will be removed and where the areola and nipple will be relocated (moved higher). The excess skin is removed and the skin around the areola is moved down. The stitches, usually around the areola, follow a vertical line from the nipple down to the breast’s lower crease.
The doughnut is a procedure with circular incisions around the areola in a doughnut-shaped area of skin that can be used for women with small breasts and minimal sagging, which required less pervasive incisions.
If our Portland Breast Lift patients are getting implants done at the same time, the implant will be settled in a pocket underneath the breast tissue or beneath the muscles of the chest wall.
If your expectations are realistic, chances are you'll be satisfied with your Breast Lift.
Our Portland Breast Lift patients should expect their breasts to be swollen and feel uncomfortable for a few days following surgery. Dr. Bartholomew can prescribe medication to relieve pain.
You will wear an elastic bandage or a surgical bra over gauze dressing for a few days. Then, you will wear a soft support bra 24/7 for up to four weeks. The stitches are usually removed within a couple of weeks.
You may use a moisturizer if your breasts skin becomes dry. But be careful not to pull at your skin and do not apply the moisturizer in the suture areas.
It is perfectly normal to experience some degree of loss of feeling around the breasts and nipples. This fades away as swelling subsides. This usually lasts for approximately six weeks but can, for some patients, become permanent.
Take at least a week off work before getting back to your work. Trust how you feel to make that decision. It is best to stay away from lifting anything above your head for a month.
Dr. Bartholomew will give you all the details on what not to do to help the healing process. This will include avoiding strenuous exercises for a month and resuming them slowly.
The goal is to have your Breast Lift in Portland done as efficiently and comfortably as possible and a result that will give you a youthful appearance and a new sense of self-confidence.
How painful is a Breast Lift?
Most patients experience mild to moderate discomfort after a Breast Lift, which can be managed with prescribed pain medication and typically subsides within a few days.
Can I lift my breasts without surgery?
Non-surgical options like exercises and skin-firming treatments can offer minimal improvement, but they cannot achieve the same dramatic results as a surgical Breast Lift.
What do Breast Lift scars look like?
Breast Lift scars are typically located around the areola, vertically down to the breast crease, and sometimes horizontally along the crease. They fade over time and are often well-concealed by clothing.
Should I get implants with a Breast Lift?
Combining implants with a Breast Lift can enhance both the shape and volume of your breasts, especially if you desire a fuller look. Your surgeon can help you decide based on your goals and anatomy.
