Breast Lift (Mastopexy) in Phoenix, AZ

Like most women, over time your breasts can undergo some significant changes, not all for the better. A woman’s breasts may take on a deflated, tired, or sagging appearance after pregnancy, nursing, or weight loss – or they may begin to lose their perky shape from the effects of time and gravity alone.

Breast lift, also known as mastopexy, is a surgical procedure that offers several advantages for women who have sagging breasts due to aging, pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight fluctuations, or other factors. The goal of this procedure is to lift and reshape the sagging breast by removing excess skin. The lift will also reposition the nipple and areola to a more forward-facing and youthful position higher on the breast and chest wall and downsize a large or stretched out nipple areola complex.

Since every patient has different goals for a lift procedure, Dr. Gal will discuss your goals with you at consultation to decide on the best procedure for you. If you want to maintain the size of your breasts and re-shape them only, then Dr. Gal will plan for a lift without changing the size of your breasts. If you would like increased volume and added fullness in the upper pole of the breast, then Dr. Gal will offer a lift with implant augmentation for added volume and upper pole fullness. If, your breasts are large and pendulous, Dr. Gal will offer to downsize your breasts. Depending on your goals, Dr. Gal will create a customized surgical plan for you.

For most women it is difficult to tell which type of lift procedure or combination of breast augmentation with lift is the best choice for them. Without a consultation with a board-certified plastic surgeon, it is almost impossible to figure out.

During your consultation, Dr. Gal will listen to your goals, examine you and figure out the best procedure to perform based on these factors. At Gal Aesthetics Med Spa, we provide personalized care to each patient to ensure that their individual needs and goals are met, and the recovery process is as smooth as possible.

Ideal candidates for breast lift are women who:

• Have sagging or drooping breasts
• Have nipples that point downward
• Have stretched skin and enlarged areolas
• Have good overall health and have realistic expectations

The breast lift procedure involves a trade-off: you can improve your breast shape but you will be left with surgical scars on the surface of your breasts. Scars will fade over time, but will not disappear completely following your plastic surgery. Women should keep in mind that generally, the greater the lift needed, the more extensive the scars.

After your breast lift or combined lift/breast augmentation, your chest will be supported with a supportive surgical bra and you’ll be sent home to rest. You will be required to wear the surgical bra for a few weeks to help protect your results.

Most women experience some degree of swelling and bruising for several days or even a couple weeks after their procedure. You will be prescribed pain medication to minimize discomfort, and you’ll return to Gal Aesthetics Med Spa for two or three follow-up visits in the first 2 weeks so your surgeon can check on the progress of your recovery. Most women are back to work in about a week.

At Gal Aesthetics Med Spa, Dr. Gal provides personalized consultations to determine whether breast lift is the right option for each patient. She will take into account the patient’s individual needs, goals, and medical history to develop a customized treatment plan that delivers the best possible outcome. For women from Pheonix, Scottsdale, Peoria and surrounding areas, Dr. Gal can help create an elevated, improved breast contour to meet your aesthetic goals.