Breast Lift in Orange County
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A breast lift elevates the breasts to correct sagging caused by age or pregnancy. Breast sagging (also known as ptosis) happens to many women, especially if they have experienced a significant change in breast size over a short period of time.
Women in Orange County who are bothered by breast sagging can turn to the plastic surgeons at UC Irvine for breast lift surgery.
Reasons to Choose Breast Lift Surgery
Breast lift surgery is intended to correct ptosis, or breast sagging. It can restore your breasts to a higher, more youthful position. Ptosis is caused by factors such as:
- Pregnancy
- Aging
- Genetics
- Weight fluctuations
Women considering breast lift surgery should be healthy, non-smokers, who are realistic about the expected outcome.
FAQ About Breast Lift in Orange County
The following are typical questions about breast lift surgery at UC Irvine. If you have a question we have not answered, please call or email our Orange County plastic surgery offices today.
How does breast lift surgery work?
Breast lift surgery is a 1 to 3 hour procedure that restores a more normal breast position. This is usually accomplished by adjusting the skin and realigning the breast tissue, allowing more projection and medial fullness. There are a variety of incisions that can be utilized and your surgeon will explain these based on your current breast size and shape. Elevating the breast position can also allow for repositioning of the nipple.
Can a breast lift be combined with breast implants or reduction?
In some cases, it is beneficial to combine a breast lift with implants. Breast reduction will use many of the same techniques as breast lift. Your plastic surgeon at UC Irvine can help you determine the best combination of surgical procedures.
Where are the incisions for breast lift surgery?
Moderate breast sagging can be corrected with a technique that uses an incision around the nipple. With more advanced breast sagging, an anchor or inverted T-shaped incision will be made on the breast.
What are the risks of breast lift surgery?
Normal side effects include numbness, bruising, swelling and discomfort. Possible complications include, but are not limited to scarring, bleeding, disruption of breastfeeding, or asymmetry. You will review all risks with your plastic surgeon during a consultation at UC Irvine.
If you are interested in breast lift in Orange County, please contact the plastic surgery department at UC Irvine today. We are conveniently located for residents of Los Angeles, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Orange and other nearby areas of southern California. Email us or call 714-456-3077 to inquire about a consultation.