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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.
Restoring Confidence with Expert Care
Over time, gravity acts on the soft, elastic tissues of the breast, causing sagging, clinically known as ptosis. This droopiness is especially noticeable in women who have breastfed, as the breasts often lose their elasticity and ability to bounce back. Breast lift surgery at our Torrance, California, practice helps women from Manhattan Beach, Redondo Beach, and Long Beach restore a youthful look and feel to their breasts. Our South Bay patients know you don’t have to travel to Los Angeles or Beverly Hills for superior care and results. Our surgeons are renowned for their breast enhancement expertise and experience.
Breast Lift
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What Is a Breast Lift?
A breast lift, or mastopexy, is a surgical procedure to correct breast ptosis (sagging). The goal of the procedure is to create:
- An uplifted breast contour
- A rounder, more youthful shape
- Nipples that sit above the breast crease and point forward vs. downward
Our highly skilled, board-certified plastic surgeons perform breast lifts to counteract the effects of gravity, aging, pregnancy, genetics, and weight fluctuations.
How Much Does a Breast Lift Cost in Torrance and Los Angeles?
Breast lift surgery costs are tailored to your unique needs. Although we provide estimated ranges on our Pricing page, the only way to get an exact quote is to come in for a personal consultation with one of our breast enhancement specialists. Interested patients can also take advantage of our flexible financing options.
Why Choose South Bay Plastic Surgeons for Your Breast Lift?
Our five board-certified plastic surgeons are known for their exceptional patient care and natural-looking results. Our five board-certified plastic surgeons are known for their exceptional patient care and natural-looking results.
Our patients know they can expect the best experience and outcomes when they work with us.
- Minimal Scarring: Our surgeons use advanced multiple-layer suture closure techniques to promote optimal healing.
- Multiple Techniques: We utilize a variety of breast lift techniques to ensure you get the best results possible. Our surgeons will help you determine which approach is right for you.
- Enhanced Comfort: During your procedure, we inject a local medication to minimize post-op discomfort during the acute healing period.
- Superior Results: We employ advanced, modern techniques to deliver outstanding aesthetic outcomes.
Our team of breast enhancement experts operates in our on-site, state-of-the-art surgical center, ensuring unsurpassed technology, safety, comfort, and convenience.
Who Is a Good Candidate for a Breast Lift?
Patients who are physically healthy, have realistic expectations and are at a stable, consistent weight are typically good candidates for elective surgery.
A breast lift may be right for you if you are experiencing:
- Sagging breasts that have lost shape and volume
- Downturned nipples that fall below the breast crease
- Oversized areolas
- Stretched or loose skin around the breasts
One of our surgeons will evaluate your health history to ensure you do not have any medical conditions that preclude you from undergoing breast lift surgery.
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Can a Breast Lift Be Combined With Other Procedures?
Our plastic surgeons will help you determine whether a breast lift is appropriate for you or whether additional or alternate breast procedures, such as breast augmentation or a breast reduction, can help you achieve your desired look.
A breast lift with implants is often recommended for women seeking to restore fullness and create a more perky breast appearance. If you are interested in body contouring, a breast lift can be safely performed with a tummy tuck and liposuction as part of a comprehensive mommy makeover.
Breast Lift Expertise in the South Bay
Our breast lift experts specialize in the “vertical breast lift” technique, which involves tightening the skin and reshaping the underlying breast tissue with reduced scarring. The most significant benefit of this modern approach to breast lifting is an improved breast shape with better breast projection, all without a horizontal inframammary scar.
In fact, many of our patients do not need breast implants with this technique unless they are specifically looking to increase the size of their breasts. A vertical breast lift also involves shorter incisions and provides longer-lasting results than traditional breast lift methods such as the Wise pattern or anchor mastopexy.
Your Breast Lift Options
Based on a physical exam and evaluation of your skin quality and breast ptosis, your plastic surgeon creates a surgical plan that gets the best results for you. They also cover your incision placement options, which include:
Circumareolar (Doughnut) Incision
Suitable for patients with mild to moderate sagging, this technique follows the natural border of the areola for little to no visible scarring.
Vertical (Lollipop) Incision
This breast lift technique extends the doughnut incision by adding a vertical incision from the bottom of the areola to the breast crease. This lollipop shape allows the surgeon to create a more lifted and rounded breast shape.
Wise Pattern (Anchor) Incision
Reserved for patients with significant sagging and excess skin, this technique adds a horizontal incision along the breast crease to the lollipop and doughnut incisions (creating an anchor shape). This method offers maximum lift and reshaping.
Recovery After Breast Lift
A breast lift is performed on an outpatient basis, meaning that you can recover from the comfort of your own home. Rest and close adherence to all postoperative instructions are crucial during this time. Your surgeon will prepare you for what to expect and monitor your healing progress during follow-up visits.
Breast Lift After Massive Weight Loss
Significant weight loss can dramatically impact the breasts, often making them appear flat and droopy. Our plastic surgeons specialize in post-weight loss procedures to put the finishing touches on your slimmer body.
During a breast lift after massive weight loss, we reposition the breasts higher on the chest wall, remove excess skin, and shape the underlying breast tissue. If needed, we may also reposition the nipples and resize the areolas to create a more balanced, youthful look to the breasts.
Breast Lift FAQ
How soon can I resume normal activities after a breast lift?
Most patients return to their normal routines, including exercise, within 4 to 6 weeks of their breast lift procedure. We will advise you when it is safe to resume your normal activities, including heavy lifting and strenuous exercise.
Is a breast lift painful?
We only work with board-certified anesthesiologists to ensure your comfort throughout your procedure. We also inject a local anesthetic to make your immediate recovery more manageable and have developed our postoperative protocols to maximize your comfort.
Are breast lift results permanent?
While the results of a breast lift are long-lasting, your breasts won’t be immune to aging, gravity, and the effects of further weight fluctuations or pregnancies. You can help prolong the life of your results by maintaining a stable weight and leading a healthy lifestyle.
Can I breastfeed after a breast lift?
A breast lift may affect your ability to breastfeed, especially if the nipples are repositioned. While we advise our patients to wait until their families are complete before pursuing surgery, if future children are a possibility, please communicate this with your surgeon so they can plan your procedure details to accommodate your needs.
