South Bay Plastic Surgeons
3640 Lomita Boulevard #306
Torrance, CA 90505
Phone: (310) 784-0644
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
The Spa at South Bay Plastic Surgeons
3640 Lomita Boulevard #309
Torrance, CA 90505
Phone: (310) 784-0670
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Wednesday: 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Often, patients seeking breast enhancement benefit most from getting breast implants with a lift. Our Torrance, California, plastic surgery practice specializes in this combined procedure, helping women from the Los Angeles area, including Redondo Beach, Long Beach, and Manhattan Beach, achieve the fuller, perkier breasts they want.
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Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and age can all leave the breasts deflated and sagging. In most cases, a breast augmentation on its own will not restore the breasts’ appearance. Adding a breast lift with the implants raises the breasts higher on the chest wall and improves their size and shape for a comprehensive transformation.
Our board-certified plastic surgeons customize this procedure to fit your aesthetic goals and needs. As such, we can only provide general cost estimates on our Pricing page until we meet with you in person to discuss your procedure.
Many patients choose to combine procedures to get the best result for only one operation and recovery period. It also means that they only need to pay for one set of facility and anesthesia fees, as well as for medication and compression garments. We also offer financing options for patients looking for a more flexible way to pay for their procedures.
South Bay Plastic Surgeons has an incredible wealth of experience and expertise among our five board-certified plastic surgeons. Our doctors are known for their commitment to patient care and are recognized for their flattering, natural-looking results. Many of our patients go on to refer their own friends and family members to us!
What else sets us apart from other plastic surgery practices in the South Bay?
Our team of breast enhancement experts operates in our on-site, state-of-the-art surgical center, ensuring unsurpassed technology, safety, comfort, and convenience.
Even though women who have had children are often great candidates for a breast lift with augmentation, any woman who wants to enhance the size of her breasts and reduce sagging can benefit from this procedure.
Breast implants alone cannot provide a “lifted” appearance and may actually exacerbate sagging by adding extra weight to the breasts. Our breast enhancement experts will evaluate your breasts, listen to your goals, and recommend the best procedure or surgical combination to give you your desired results.
Our board-certified plastic surgeons will discuss your procedure options with you during your consultation. The decisions you make regarding your breast augmentation are based primarily on your personal preferences; however, your surgeon may recommend certain options based on your goals, fitness level, and physical characteristics.
Your choice of breast implants—silicone vs. saline, shaped or round, moderate to high profile plus—is the same as for patients who aren’t combining the procedure with a breast lift. We use implant sizers and the VECTRA® 3D imaging system to help you select the size, shape, and profile that creates the look you want.
Incisions for the breast lift will, in most cases, be either a vertical lift or an anchor lift, depending on the degree of breast sagging. For women with minimal sagging, the doughnut or circumareolar lift may be an option.
A vertical lift, also called a lollipop lift, involves an incision around the areola and another down the center of the breast, from the areola to the crease. Your surgeon adds a short, horizontal incision just above the crease for an anchor lift (forming an inverted T shape).
We perform breast lift with implant procedures on an outpatient basis at our state-of-the-art, custom-designed surgical suite. Your surgeon will tailor their techniques to your needs, depending on the amount of sagging, the quality of your skin, and your cosmetic goals.
During the surgery, you will be placed under general anesthesia. Your surgeon will insert the implants by creating a pocket in the breasts. Our breast experts specialize in the newer “vertical lift” technique, which involves reshaping the breast tissue before removing excess skin and closing the incisions. This advanced method creates better breast projection and elevates the nipple to a more aesthetically pleasing position.
We will provide you with detailed postoperative instructions so you know exactly what to expect during your recovery period. Depending on your pain tolerance, you can manage the initial soreness and discomfort with prescription medication, over-the-counter pain relief, or a pain pump, if needed.
While you are healing, there will be some restrictions on bathing, sleeping positions, and activity levels. We recommend you start going for short walks as soon as you feel up to it and gradually ease into more strenuous activities over time once your doctor clears you for it. You will also need to wear a special support bra to reduce swelling and enhance the healing process.
Many patients choose to add additional procedures to their breast implants with lift surgery. Popular options include a tummy tuck and liposuction. Together, this combination of breast enhancement and body contouring is commonly called a mommy makeover and can yield dramatic results.
Yes, this combined procedure can even out asymmetrical breasts by using different implant sizes and/or adjusting the lift to create a more balanced appearance.
While many women can still breastfeed after this procedure, reduced milk production is possible, depending on the incision placement and technique used. We typically recommend that patients wait until their families are complete before pursuing surgery; however, if future breastfeeding is a possibility, your plastic surgeon can tailor their approach to accommodate it as much as possible.
A breast augmentation with lift typically takes 2 to 4 hours, depending on the complexity of the procedure.
Your initial results will be visible immediately after surgery. However, it will take a few months for the swelling and bruising to subside and for your implants to “drop and fluff” and settle into their final position.
To learn more about your breast enhancement options, including whether a breast lift with implants is right for you, please request a consultation online or call South Bay Plastic Surgeons at (310) 784-0644 to schedule your appointment.
