Am I a Good Candidate for a Breast Lift?

If you have been pregnant, lost weight, or just been a victim of gravity over the years, your breasts may not be as perky as they once were. Drooping breasts can affect your confidence and hold you back from things and clothes you enjoy. A breast lift lets you restore your firm, youthful shape and make you look better than ever. 

What is a Breast Lift (Mastopexy)?

Your breasts can change in many ways throughout your lifetime due to aging, hormones, weight fluctuations, and pregnancy or breastfeeding. If you no longer love the appearance of your breasts and want to restore them to their more youthful position, a breast lift or mastopexy may be the answer. This procedure removes excess skin to lift the breasts, remove excess skin, and resize or reposition the areolas. Mastopexy can be performed alone, with other breast procedures, or as part of a mommy makeover. 

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Am I a Good Candidate for a Breast Lift?

Only a consultation with Dr. Stile can determine for sure whether a breast lift is recommended for you. Good candidates:

• Are in good health
• Want to improve the shape and position of their breasts
• Have reasonable expectations
• Are prepared for the recovery process and take the appropriate time to heal
• Understand what a breast lift can and cannot accomplish

If you are planning to become pregnant in the future, keep in mind that it may significantly affect your breast lift results. Women may want to wait until they are finished expanding their family before undergoing a breast lift. 

Other factors that affect your long-term results include dramatic weight changes, so you may want to wait before having mastopexy until you achieve your goal weight if you plan to lose a significant amount. 

How is a Breast Lift Performed?

The details of your breast lift are customized to address your needs. Incisions can be made around the edge of the areola, in a vertical line from the areola to the breast crease, or in a horizontal line along the crease. Loose skin is removed so Dr. Stile can reposition and shape your breasts. He may also resize and reposition your areolas so they point forward and look proportionate. 

How Long is Recovery After a Breast Lift?

You can expect some swelling and soreness after your procedure. You will have a support bra and bandages to protect the area, and Dr. Stile will prescribe pain medication as needed. Swelling fades significantly in the first few weeks. You may be able to return to work after a week or two, depending on the extent of your procedure. 

You can resume some exercises and other activities after two weeks and your full exercise routine, including lifting, after four to six weeks. You will have follow-up appointments so Dr. Stile can assess your progress and clear you to resume various activities. 

Dr. Stile and his staff will make you feel like you’re family. They really care and it shows. I had a breast augmentation, tummy tuck and liposuction. Dr. Stile is very talented. I couldn’t be happier results. I highly highly recommend him!

– Elicia L.

Best plastic surgeon in Las Vegas. Picking the best doctor to perform procedures is important and I wouldn’t chose any other plastic surgeon. My eyes still look great!

– Susan S.

I’m a mother of 2 and I recently had a breast augmentation done by Dr. Stiles. I had a lift with an implant. I explained to Dr. Stiles that I wanted full and perky breast, but I didn’t want them to be too large . He achieved the perfect look for me! My entire experience has been wonderful thus far. His assistant Cynthia is also amazing. She was available to address my concerns day or night. If you are looking for a cosmetic surgeon in Vegas. I highly recommend Dr. Stiles and his entire staff.

– Caren M.

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Take the Next Step

Want to learn more about what you can expect from a breast lift? Please fill out the form on this page to request an in-person consultation, and one of our knowledgeable medical staff members at Stile Aesthetics will reach out to you promptly. You can also call our office directly at (702) 551-6603.

Stile Aesthetics serves Las Vegas, NV & Surrounding Areas.

*Individual results may vary

Dr. Frank L. Stile, MD, FACS

Dr. Frank L. Stile is a plastic surgeon certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. His office is in Las Vegas. The office is luxuriously appointed and has won awards for original designs and decor. His practice provides the full spectrum of cosmetic surgery procedures. Dr. Stile has had the privilege of helping over 10,000 patients achieve their cosmetic surgical goals. Originally from New York City, Dr. Stile graduated high school at the age of 15 and began medical training at the City University of New York’s Accelerated 7-year combined Undergraduate and Medical School Program. He completed his clinical training at the State University of New York Health Science Center at Brooklyn. His post-doctorate training included 12 years of residency. During that time, Dr. Stile received specialized surgical training at four academic institutions of excellence. He is the published author of articles and book chapters in the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Microsurgery literature. He has presented research at National and International Plastic Surgery Conferences. Dr. Stile regularly visits with leaders in the field of cosmetic plastic surgery, facilitating the exchange of ideas and constantly refining his techniques. Dr. Stile has long held an interest in the martial sciences, specifically mixed martial arts. His personal and professional relationships with the stars of MMA have made him the most trusted and requested plastic surgeon by champions of the sport. Dr. Stile has innovated and published techniques for both treating new facial injuries and preventing recurrent injuries in “cut-prone” fighters. His work has been featured in such publications as the New York Times, Maxim Magazine, and Real Fighter Magazine, in addition to numerous television and radio shows. Dr. Stile is an avid illustrator, painter, and sculptor. His work adds to the decor of both his home and office. He is also the published author of two children’s books. His greatest accomplishment, second only to being a husband and father, was the establishment of the Frank L. Stile Foundation in 2011. The goal of this non-profit was to serve and support the needs of children in crisis. To date, this initiative has helped provide over TEN MILLION meals for food insecure children and their families in addition to providing resources for medical care.

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