Breast Lift with Augmentation in Newport Beach, Orange County CA
After childbirth, weight reduction or with aging, the breasts may begin to sag and loose volume. Dr. Bandy evaluates each person to determine the current bra size, the desired size and how much drooping or “ptosis” of the breast tissue you have. Often times if you desire to have larger breasts, a breast augmentation is performed. If there is considerable sagging or ptosis, she may recommend a breast lift or “mastopexy” at the same time to achieve your best results. If no increase in breast size is desired, a breast lift or mastopexy will produce a lifted, youthful breast. Dr. Bandy specializes in minimal incision breast augmentation and mastopexy to minimize scarring. Learn more about Breast Lift with Augmentation at our Newport Beach, Orange County office.
Who is Breast Lift (Mastopexy) with Augmentation Recommended for?
Breast lift with augmentation is recommended for anyone with excess skin laxity wanting the breast tissue uplifted, along with either wanting to increase the size of the breast or create more upper pole fullness of the breast.
Addressing Your Concerns
Pre-Operation
How can I prepare for Breast Lift surgery?
A patient can prepare for a breast lift procedure by getting on a good diet and beginning a vitamin protocol (provided by Dr. Bandy) to aid their body in healing. We recommend accomplishing all house chores prior to surgery that would require a patient to lift anything over 5 pounds or push or pull anything heavy. During your pre-operative appointment our nurses will go over all necessary steps to prepare for your surgery.
Will anesthesia be administered for Breast Augmentation surgery?
A breast lift procedure can be performed under a general or a local anesthesia. Whether a patient is a good candidate for local anesthesia will depend on a number of factors. If the patient is an anxious person, or if the patient is having the breast lift performed at the same time as another procedure, general anesthesia is recommended and sometimes required.
Is Breast Lift surgery painful?
A breast lift procedure by itself is generally not a painful procedure. Patients may feel some tenderness along the incision for the first few weeks, but this should subside by week 3.
What if I am sick before my Breast Lift procedure?
If a patient is noted to be sick prior to a procedure, it is advised to contact Dr. Bandy’s office immediately to discuss the best way to move forward.
How long before I see results of Breast Lift?
Each and every patient is different and their idea of what is ideal will vary. An ideal result generally is a round areola that is centered on the breast mound. Results can be seen immediately following the surgery, however as with any breast surgery, the tissues will stretch & settle over several months, resulting in the final and most appealing outcome.
Post-Operation
Is scarring expected after Breast Lift surgery?
A breast lift will produce a scar. We aim for the scar to heal to a pencil thin line, however, each body heals differently. The coloring of a scar depends upon the natural color of the patient’s skin and how their own body heals. Our office sells and recommends a medical-grade silicone gel scar cream to apply to the incisions once fully healed to aid in reducing the appearance of the scar.
Can I drive home after my Breast Lift surgery?
It is always recommended to have someone assist you in getting home or to your recovery center. If a patient does not have anyone that can assist them at home, we do have a post operative recovery center that we work with that will pick up the patient from our facility.
Should I try avoiding touching the area after Breast Lift surgery?
A patient will have surgical tapes covering their incisions and these tapes will remain in place for a few weeks. It is recommended that a patient not touch the incisions until they are healed.
What activity should I refrain from after Breast Lift Surgery?
A breast lift patient is advised to discontinue upper body exercise for 4 weeks while the incisions are healing. We also recommend that a patient not go take baths or swim for at least 6 weeks after surgery.
Do I need to take any medication after Breast Lift Surgery?
A patient is usually prescribed an antibiotic and a pain medication. If a patient is undergoing a general anesthesia, sometimes they are prescribed an anti-nausea medication to combat any feelings of nausea that some patients experience after having a general anesthesia.
Costs
What is the average cost for Breast Lift with Augmentation?
Breast lift with augmentation has a price range dependent upon the complexity of the case. In order to obtain an accurate price for your surgery we advise meeting with Dr. Bandy for a consultation.
Are there financing options for Breast Lift with Augmentation?
The patient has multiple financing options. For example, the patient can pay for the surgery on credit card, and make monthly payments back to their credit card. Additionally, CareCredit is a financing company specific for cosmetic surgery; patients can apply for CareCredit, and there are multiple options for CareCredit. Sometimes, patients opt to make payments directly to the office. This is a prepayment plan where a patient would pay until he or she pays the entire balance for the surgery; then, they would have their surgery.
Recovery
What is the recovery time and the healing process?
Increase in breast size and uplifting of the breast can be seen immediately, however, it takes 4-6 weeks or longer until the swelling decreases and the implants settle into the breast pocket. Patients typically patients are required to avoid lifting more than 5 lbs within 1 week after surgery, and avoid lifting more than 15 lbs within 4 weeks after surgery. Also, patients are advised to avoid strenuous activity for at least 4 weeks.
Is there a post-operative recovery facility that you recommend?
We do have a post operative recovery facility that we refer our patients to in Orange County, CA and Los Angeles, CA. In these situations, they will be picked up by the post operative care facility from our recovery room and brought to the recovery center where they are recovered overnight, and then brought back the next day for their follow up appointment.
– Dr. Amy Bandy, Over 20 Years of Experience
