Breast Lift in Elmhurst | Dr. Michael Salvino, MD

Understanding Breast Lift Surgery

A breast lift, or mastopexy, is a surgical procedure designed to raise and reshape sagging breasts. Over time, factors like pregnancy, nursing, and gravity can cause breasts to lose their shape and firmness. This procedure helps restore a more youthful and lifted breast contour.

Ideal Candidates for Breast Lift

The most suitable candidates for a breast lift are:

• Physically healthy individuals with stable weight
• Non-smokers with realistic expectations
• Women experiencing breast sagging or loss of volume
• Individuals with nipples falling below the breast crease
• Those with stretched skin and enlarged areolas

Surgical Techniques

Dr. Salvino offers multiple breast lift techniques tailored to individual patient needs. Common incision patterns include:

• Periareolar incision (around the areola)
• Vertical incision (around areola and down to breast crease)
• Anchor-shaped incision (around areola, vertically down, and along breast crease)

Procedure Details

Breast lift surgery typically takes between one and a half to three and a half hours. The procedure involves removing excess skin, repositioning the nipple and areola, and reshaping the breast tissue to create a more lifted appearance.

Recovery and Expectations

Patients can expect some initial discomfort and swelling following the procedure. Most individuals can return to work within a week and resume normal activities gradually. It's important to understand that while results are long-lasting, factors like aging and weight fluctuations can impact breast appearance over time.

Potential Considerations

Patients should be aware that breast lift surgery will result in permanent scarring. However, skilled surgeons like Dr. Salvino work to minimize scar visibility and place incisions strategically.

For more information about Breast Lift in Elmhurst, submit an enquiry to Dr. Michael Salvino, MD.