Breast Lift Orland Park, IL | David Dreyfuss, MD

Understanding Breast Lift Surgery

With age and time, breasts often lose their fullness and youthful placement. Breast lift surgery reverses breast sagging that affects women at various stages of life. Skin and ligaments securing breasts to underlying muscles naturally weaken and stretch over time, impacting breast position.

Are You a Breast Lift Candidate?

Ideal candidates for breast lift surgery include individuals experiencing:

• Sagging breast tissue
• Loss of breast fullness
• Decreased upper breast volume
• Skin laxity around breast area

Surgical Techniques for Breast Lift

Multiple surgical techniques are utilized during breast lift procedures, depending on the required correction to restore breast placement. Techniques typically involve:

• Removing excess skin around the nipple
• Repositioning breast tissue
• Adjusting areola position
• Reshaping breast contours

Breast Lift and Augmentation Considerations

When breast tissue loses volume, a breast lift alone may not achieve optimal results. Combining breast augmentation with lift can restore fullness and improve overall breast shape. Silicone implants can provide structural support, allowing for enhanced breast reconstruction.

Procedure Expectations

Patients should understand that breast lift surgery involves surgical scarring, which will fade and improve over time. The transformative results are typically considered well worth the minimal scarring by most patients.

Recovery and Limitations

Breast lift recovery occurs in stages. Patients can expect:

• Initial 24-48 hours requiring pain management
• 4-7 days recommended off work
• Limited heavy lifting for 4-5 weeks
• Potential driving resumption after 2-3 days

Consultation and Next Steps

For more information about Breast Lift in Orland Park, IL, submit an enquiry to David Dreyfuss, MD to discuss your personalized surgical options and potential treatment plan.