Is Breast Augmentation with a Lift Painful?

A breast augmentation with a lift involves two procedures, so some discomfort is expected during the recovery process. During the surgery, general anesthesia ensures you’re comfortable so that you won’t feel any pain. Afterward, you may experience swelling, bruising, and soreness, but most patients describe the pain as a dull ache or pressure rather than a sharp pain. Pain medications and following post-operative care instructions can help manage discomfort.

How Many Appointments Will I Need?

A breast augmentation with a lift requires about 3 to 5 appointments. You’ll start with a consultation with Dr. Lugo to discuss your goals, followed by a pre-surgical visit for final details. After your surgery, you can expect to have a few follow-up appointments to monitor your healing progress.

How Long Until I See Results?

You can see the results from your breast augmentation with a lift right away, but swelling and bruising may initially affect the appearance. Over the next few weeks, as swelling subsides, your implants will fall into place, appearing natural and beautiful.

Can I Combine Breast Augmentation with a Lift With Other Procedures?

Absolutely! A breast augmentation with a lift pairs beautifully with other procedures for a full-body glow-up. Many patients opt for liposuction to achieve extra contouring or a tummy tuck to enhance their silhouette.

What Are the Risks Associated With Breast Augmentation with a Lift?

Like any surgical procedure, breast implant surgery carries risks, such as infection, bleeding, and negative reactions to anesthesia. There is also a risk of capsular contracture, which occurs when scar tissue arises around the implant device, causing it to harden and distorting the breast shape.

What is the Difference Between a Breast Lift and a Breast Reduction?

A breast lift and a breast reduction are very similar procedures. Both lift the breast and remove breast tissue. The only difference is that more breast tissue is removed during a breast reduction.

Can Breast Implants Affect Mammogram Results?

Breast implants can make mammogram readings more difficult to assess, but specialized mammography techniques can be used to obtain clear images of the breast tissue. Patients should inform their mammography technician about their implants prior to the procedure.

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Breast Augmentation with a Lift in Athens, GA

Introduction

Introduction to Breast Augmentation
with a Lift

Breast augmentation is performed to enhance the size of the breasts and refine their contours. It involves inserting implants beneath the breast tissue or chest muscles. The procedure is performed on an outpatient basis under general anesthesia.

The cumulative effects of aging, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and weight fluctuations can alter the position of the nipple, causing the breast to appear less full and sag. This process is called ptosis. Some women also want to increase the breast size, perkiness, or fullness in order to achieve a more youthful and enhanced appearance of the breasts.

We can make that happen at Lugo Plastic Surgery in Athens, GA!

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What Is Breast
Augmentation
with a Lift?

An augmentation mastopexy is a procedure that combines a breast augmentation with a breast lift (mastopexy). The goals of an augmentation mastopexy are to simultaneously adjust two breasts for an implant pocket, create a higher new nipple position, create a new areola size, create a new parenchymal arrangement with symmetry, and remove the perfect amount of skin and fat with acceptable scars.

As opposed to patients requesting breast implants for augmentation or mastopexy for ptosis correction, patients seeking single-stage mastopexy with augmentation have their own unique goals and needs. In these types of patients, a breast lift alone will reduce the breast size too much, and enhancement alone will accentuate displeasing ptosis. A patient requesting breast augmentation alone generally has a hypoplastic breast with normal parameters but with reduced proportion. In this case, an implant alone will enhance breast proportion without disturbing the relationship of conventional breast parameters.

By contrast, a patient requiring mastopexy with augmentation presents a relatively larger breast accompanied by ptosis, along with a deranged interrelationship of its morphological parameters.

An ideal breast surgery in this cohort needs to restore the normal parameters, enhance breast size in moderation, and reduce skin envelope without compromising safety or physiological function.

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What Are the Different Types of Breast Implants Available?

Implants come in two types: saline and silicone. Saline implants are created with sterile salt water, while silicone implants are filled with highly cohesive silicone gel. Both implant types have a silicone outer shell. The new generation of silicone gel implants are all “gummy bear” implants.

What is the Difference Between Silicone and Saline Breast Implants?

Silicone implants may feel more authentic and are less likely to ripple or wrinkle. They also feel lighter than saline implants. Saline devices are filled after insertion, allowing for a smaller scar, and they are typically less expensive than silicone implants.

What Are the Benefits of Breast Augmentation with a Lift?

A breast augmentation with a lift enhances the size and shape of your breasts. The augmentation part will increase volume, adding fullness, while the lift side will address sagging by repositioning the breasts to a more youthful, perky position.

It can also enhance the shape and symmetry of the breasts, replenish volume lost after pregnancy or weight loss, and give you a more sculpted, natural contour.

Who Are the Best Candidates For Breast Augmentation with a Lift?

Many women lose breast volume after weight loss, breastfeeding, and aging, leaving the breast skin stretched and saggy. A traditional breast lift (Mastopexy) is effective at removing excess skin, but in many patients, the breasts will still have a flat or small appearance after the operation. Adding volume to the breast with a breast implant and tailoring the skin creates a fuller and perkier appearance.

Ideal candidates are in excellent physical health and are at a stable weight. A candidate’s typical concerns would be breasts that droop or sag or show stretched skin with downward-pointing nipples resting below the breast crease. Most importantly, the patient should be self-motivated and have realistic expectations of what mastopexy-breast augmentation can achieve.

What’s the
first step?

The first step toward your breast augmentation with a lift is booking a consultation with Dr. Lugo in Athens.

She’ll listen to your goals, evaluate your breast anatomy, and help you understand the best approach for your desired results. You’ll discuss implant options, incision techniques, and recovery expectations so you can make the right decision.

Quad A

Dr. Lugo believes every patient deserves the highest quality of care, which is why Lugo Plastic Surgery is accredited by QUAD A. This nonprofit, physician-founded and physician-led organization has partnered with thousands of healthcare facilities to raise and standardize the quality of care. Through its accreditation programs, QUAD A helps practices like ours demonstrate a strong commitment to patient safety while ensuring consistent, exceptional standards.

QUAD A officially recognizes facilities that have met 100% of its high standards. Accreditation assures the public that patient safety is the top priority. An accredited facility is re-evaluated through a yearly self-survey and an onsite survey every three years. Facilities must continuously comply with all QUAD A accreditation standards between surveys.

Our accreditation certificate signifies that Lugo Plastic Surgery, as an office-based surgery center, has consistently demonstrated the highest level of care and safety in meeting or exceeding all applicable state and federal guidelines.

What to Expect on the Day of Breast Augmentation with a Lift Surgery

On the day of your breast augmentation with a lift surgery, you’ll arrive at our Quad A-accredited surgical facility and be welcomed by the surgical team. You’ll begin by meeting with Dr. Lugo for a final review of the surgical plan, including the implant type, size, and placement, to ensure everything is in alignment with your goals. This is also a good time to ask any last-minute questions before the procedure begins.

Once you’re ready, you’ll be taken to the operating room, where you’ll be administered general anesthesia to ensure you remain fully asleep and pain-free during the procedure. Dr. Lugo will make the necessary incisions, and the implants will be placed, and your breasts will be lifted as determined during your consultation. Once the procedure is completed, you’ll be moved to a recovery room, where you’ll be monitored as you wake up from anesthesia.

Breast Augmentation with a Lift
Recovery

Most patients are able to return to normal activities within one to two weeks after surgery, but it can take several weeks for swelling and bruising to subside completely. Patients should postpone strenuous exercise and heavy lifting for around 4-6 weeks after surgery.

How Much Does Breast Augmentation with a Lift Cost in Athens, GA?

At Lugo Plastic Surgery, we offer personalized consultations to determine an accurate estimate of the cost. A breast augmentation with Dr. Lugo ranges from $ 6,500 to $ 8,000, depending on the type of implants used. A breast lift is around $8,500, and a breast lift with implants is around $12,000. A breast reduction ranges from $10,000 to $12,500.

Why Choose Dr. Lugo?

Dr. Liana Lugo is a board-certified plastic surgeon with in-depth expertise in breast enhancement techniques. Her painstaking attention to detail, artistic approach, and commitment to personalized care set her apart. As a member of ABPS, ASPS, and ASAPS, she stays at the forefront of advanced surgical techniques, ensuring your utmost safety and the precision of your results. At Lugo Plastic Surgery, you’ll experience a boutique, patient-centric environment where your comfort and satisfaction are the top priorities.