Breast Lift For New Jersey

Correct Sagging Breasts With Dr. Caroline Glicksman

A breast lift, or mastopexy, is a procedure performed to correct sagging or drooping of the breasts that may be a result of pregnancies, breastfeeding, weight loss, or heredity. As most women age, their breast tissue is gradually replaced by fatty tissue and breasts may lose their youthful appearance. Skin stretch associated with a downward pointing of the nipple is called ptosis. A mastopexy is designed to remove the excess skin and reshape the breast to correct sagging. Incisions for this procedure vary according to the degree of ptosis. It is generally a good idea to be sure that you are finished having children and close to your desired weight before considering a breast lift from New Jersey’s Dr. Caroline Glicksman.

The surgical procedure can take from one to three hours, depending on the extent of the problems and procedure selected. For some, the quality of the skin may be extremely thin, and an internal type of support or scaffold may be recommended (watch an internal bra video here). Other women may want a breast lift and more volume as well. For these women, a small breast implant may be considered. More complex problems, such as existing asymmetries or previous implant surgeries, will be carefully evaluated and may require more involved education and planning. Patients will be sore after surgery, and pain is usually controlled with Tylenol or Ibuprofen. Daily activities can usually be resumed in 24 to 48 hours, and exercise two weeks after the procedure. As with any elective surgery involving skin flaps, breast lift patients must be non-smokers.

When Do I Need a Breast Lift, a Breast Augmentation, or Both?

Too often, plastic surgeons recommend a breast augmentation as a means to correct breast ptosis, or droop. One of the leading causes of revision surgeries associated with breast augmentation is the use of large, round breast implants to correct this problem, without considering the long–term consequences. An oversized breast implant, used to “tighten” and “lift” the breast, will inevitably produce a worsening of the overstretched and thinned tissues. In addition, many women considering a breast lift may be happy with their cup size. Only women who are sure that they want to become a larger cup size should consider getting implant surgery.

The decision to lift a breast, perform a breast augmentation, or do both should only be made after careful preoperative measurements and an evaluation of the skin quality. The Vectra 3D has dramatically improved patient education and is part of every consultation for breast lifts and augmentation. This imaging allows patients to “see” their possible outcome after a lift, and they can visualize their possible shape, size, and even the location of their scars. After 25 years of experience with breast lifts in NJ, Dr. Glicksman has learned that many women are very happy with a lift alone, or an augmentation alone. Some patients may want to stage their procedures and decide if and when they have reached their own personal aesthetic goals.

For more information, see these videos:

• Internal Scaffolds offer Longer Lasting Breast Lifts for Patients
• Breast Rejuvenation: A Breast Lift or a Breast Implant
• GalaFlex Patient Testimonial
• The Internal Bra: Is it the Lift You Need?

Breast Lift Before and After Photos

See our breast lift photo gallery and breast augmentation photo gallery.