Breast Lift (Mastopexy) in Scottsdale, AZ

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Overview

Many women from all over the country have trusted our board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Tsujimura in Scottsdale, to perform breast lift surgery. These women, who no longer feel confident in the appearance of their sagging, drooping breasts, come to him for his unique lifting and tightening techniques. The effects of childbirth, breastfeeding, weight loss, or advanced age of the patient are all contributing factors in losing skin elasticity of the breasts. Scottsdale Plastic Surgeons can recreate the breasts of your youth with a cosmetic breast lift surgery and the results will last for many years. After the initial consultation, he may also recommend placing a breast implant at the same time of the mastopexy operation. Dr. Tsujimura carefully prepares the patient by measuring the area and tailoring the lift and pocket for the perfect implant, a procedure that some do not recommend or perform due to experience. The result is an artful, symmetric breast lift.

What Are The Benefits?

There are a few issues that can cause the breasts to lose bounciness or lower, whether from the organic aging process, nursing, or dramatic weight changes. A breast lift in Scottsdale, AZ at Scottsdale Plastic Surgeons can help restore a more youthful breast feel with a number of benefits to rejuvenate and enhance your feel, such as:

  • Minimizes breast sagging and drooping
  • Raises and firms up the breasts
  • Enhances the shape and attractiveness of breasts
  • Provides the breasts with a firmer aesthetic
  • Improves nipple shape
  • Addresses breast asymmetry (when one breast is different than the other)
  • Gives a raised, perkier, younger appearance to the breasts
  • Reduces the size of the areolas for a smaller, improved appearance
  • Decreases inflammation beneath the breasts

Am I A Candidate for Breast Lift Surgery?

Augmentation is not the only breast enhancement surgery we offer at Scottsdale Plastic Surgeons — in fact, some women visit our office to ask about breast augmentation only to discover that a breast lift is actually a better choice for their goals. Breasts that point downward usually need a skin removal and tightening surgery to correct sagging and bring the breasts to a higher position. If your nipples point downward and your breasts look elongated, a lift surgery can improve their appearance. If you are considering a breast lift, you need to be in good health and at a healthy weight.

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If you are looking for the best, look no further!  I came upon Dr. Paul Holden by word of mouth from a past patient.  The idea of finding a facial plastic surgeon through an online search alone was daunting and I am incredibly grateful for this referral.  I give Dr. Paul Holden and his staff a 10/10 (and I am a tough critic!).  Everyone in the office and operating room was supportive, available to answer any and all questions, put my mind at ease and made me feel confident in my decision to move forward with an elective surgery.  Might I add, I did my consultation via phone and did not meet Dr. Holden until the day of surgery. The downtime involved as compared the  result that I received made it completely worthwhile.  I am just two weeks post-op and could not possibly be any happier with the entire experience.  I had an in person consultation with another surgeon who told me to come see him in 10 years for the procedure.  Why would I want to spend my 40’s not looking the best I could?  Dr. Holden is kind, intelligent, personable and a very talented surgeon.  He is well respected and admired by his staff.  A testament to the type of person Dr. Holden is:Three days after my surgery my five year old son had an accident and required stitches on his face and inside his mouth.  I went out on a limb and called the office to see if he could stitch he him up rather than going to the ER.  One hour later I was in his office getting my little guy all fixed up.  He was booked with back to back appointments yet he spent nearly an hour stitching my son’s face up perfectly. Two weeks later he has only a light pink scar.  I can’t imagine what the result may have been had I gone to the emergency room.

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If you are looking for the best, look no further!  I came upon Dr. Paul Holden by word of mouth from a past patient.  The idea of finding a facial plastic surgeon through an online search alone was daunting and I am incredibly grateful for this referral.  I give Dr. Paul Holden and his staff a 10/10 (and I am a tough critic!).  Everyone in the office and operating room was supportive, available to answer any and all questions, put my mind at ease and made me feel confident in my decision to move forward with an elective surgery.  Might I add, I did my consultation via phone and did not meet Dr. Holden until the day of surgery. The downtime involved as compared the  result that I received made it completely worthwhile.  I am just two weeks post-op and could not possibly be any happier with the entire experience.   I had an in person consultation with another surgeon who told me to come see him in 10 years for the procedure.  Why would I want to spend my 40's not looking the best I could?   Dr. Holden is kind, intelligent, personable and a very talented surgeon.  He is well respected and admired by his staff.   A testament to the type of person Dr. Holden is: Three days after my surgery my five year old son had an accident and required stitches on his face and inside his mouth.  I went out on a limb and called the office to see if he could stitch he him up rather than going to the ER.  One hour later I was in his office getting my little guy all fixed up.  He was booked with back to back appointments yet he spent nearly an hour stitching my son's face up perfectly. Two weeks later he has only a light pink scar.  I can't imagine what the result may have been had I gone to the emergency room.

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Surgical Technique

The type of incision used during a breast lift procedure will vary depending on the degree of lift needed and whether implants will be placed during the surgery. If implants are a part of the procedure, whether silicone or saline, they are placed under the pectoralis muscle. This method provides additional support and helps to keep the implants in a higher position for a longer period of time. In situations where a larger implant is desired, a supportive tissue matrix may be used as a sling to hold the implants in place. 

Incision Types

The degree of lift will determine how many incisions are needed and where they will be placed. Once the incisions are made, excess skin and tissue are removed and the nipple and areola are repositioned for a natural placement. Sensation to the nipple is kept intact. The sutures during this procedure are placed in multiple layers in the breast to secure and hold the breast up firmly. There are several incision placements to consider:

  • Around the curvature of the areola (the tissue immediately surrounding the nipple)
  • Vertically on the bottom of the areola, down to the crease under the breast
  • Horizontally beneath the breast following the natural crease
  • All of these incisions may be necessary for larger lifts

During/After Surgery

Breast lift surgery is performed under monitored anesthesia care (MAC) sedation and is considered an outpatient procedure. Operative time in most cases is between 3-4 hours. Recovery following a breast lift will vary depending on whether it was a lift only, or augment and lift or if it is in conjunction with other procedures. Most patients are able to resume their normal work schedules within a few days. Exercise will be a gradual process. Most women are able to resume their normal routines within 6-8 weeks. This includes running and weight training. 

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Breast Lift or Implants?

Breast augmentation surgery with implants will help with size, but it will not help women if their breasts sag or droop downward past a certain point. Some doctors may use implants to help with sagging. With this approach, the immediate results may look better, but the additional weight causes the breasts to sag further. Some women find a breast lift is the only procedure they need to obtain the fullness they desire and determine implants aren’t necessary. During the consultation, we will discuss whether a breast lift, breast augmentation, or a combination of both will attain the best results.

Nipple/Areola Placement?

During a breast lift procedure, the nipple and areola will be placed in a location on the breast that is natural and proportionate. The goal during this surgery is to reduce the size of the areola (the area surrounding the nipple) so it looks balanced with the new breast size and shape and the sensation is kept intact.

What About Scarring?

There is no way to avoid making the necessary incisions to complete a breast lift procedure. Therefore, some scarring will result from this procedure. Every effort is made during surgery to minimize scarring. Most women feel that the physical results following a breast lift procedure are worth the scars left behind. During the consultation, we will provide detailed post-operative scar care instructions to help minimize scars.

Breast Reduction?

Breast reduction surgery may also be combined with a breast lift to help a patient achieve the size and shape she desires. This surgery is very similar to a lift, but with the added step of removing more breast tissue in conjunction with excess skin. More information on this procedure can be found on the breast reduction page.

*Individual results are not guaranteed and may vary from person to person. Images may contain models.