If your breasts have lost their youthful, perky quality and now appear saggier or droopier than you’d like, breast lift can help. During surgery, excess skin is removed and the remaining skin and tissues repositioned higher on the chest. The nipples and areolas can also be relocated higher on the breasts.
The first step of the breast lift process is to meet with a plastic surgeon to discuss the procedure details and your candidacy. Read on as Dr. David Funt, an elite breast surgeon serving Long Island, reveals the questions you should ask during this appointment.
As mentioned in Dr. Funt’s last blog post, your surgeon’s skill and experience greatly influence the results of your procedure. You will need to learn about your surgeon’s credentials, including board certification, and his or her experience with cosmetic breast surgery.
Ideally, you should choose a surgeon whose specialties include breast lift (as opposed to a doctor who specializes in other procedures, like facial surgery, and only occasionally performs breast lift).
Ask for examples of your surgeon’s previous breast lift cases, so you can familiarize yourself with the quality of the results.
Based on your anatomy, medical history, desired cosmetic outcomes and other factors, your surgeon will advise whether breast lift is the most appropriate solution for your circumstances. If not, your surgeon can suggest an alternative approach and explain how that is better suited to you.
Many breast lift patients opt to have implants placed at the time of surgery to enhance the size of their breasts. Combining breast lift with implants results in perkier and larger breasts. Your surgeon can go over the benefits of the combination procedure and recommend whether it makes sense in your case.
You should understand the steps required to prepare for breast lift. For example, you may need to temporarily discontinue taking certain medications or supplements that increase the risk of bleeding or anesthesia complications. Or, your surgeon may ask you to undergo pre-surgical lab work to ensure you are medically fit for surgery.
Make sure you have an accurate idea of what to expect after breast lift. Ask for a general timeline for resuming work, exercise and socializing. Take notes on steps you can take to safely accelerate your healing.
Although every patient’s timeline is slightly different, your surgeon can give you a general idea of when your final results will appear. Having reasonable expectations makes it more likely you will be satisfied with your overall experience.
No question is off-limits during a breast lift consultation. Dr. Funt wants you to feel completely informed of all of your options. To request a consultation at one of his offices, serving Long Island and beyond, please contact us today.
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