How Long Do Breast Lift Incisions Take to Heal?

November 1, 2023


Breast Lift Las Vegas

Have you noticed your breasts starting to droop? This sagging happens naturally with age, following weight loss or after having children and can affect your confidence. A breast lift restores your breasts’ shape and position to provide a youthful look. It can be performed alone or combined with breast augmentation for beautiful results. 

WHAT IS A BREAST LIFT OR MASTOPEXY?

Many women notice that their breast volume has shifted downward over time, leading to a stretched, sagging appearance. A breast lift is the most effective solution to drooping breasts. Dr. Stile performs breast lifts with the philosophy of achieving shapely, natural-looking results. His extensive experience lets him achieve superior results with as little scarring as possible.

BEFORE & AFTER PHOTOS

Breast Lift Before and After Las Vegas
Breast Lift Before and After Las Vegas

*Individual Results May Vary

HOW IS A BREAST LIFT PERFORMED?

Mastopexy requires incisions to remove and tighten excess skin. The smallest incision is made around the areola. Some people may have another incision that runs from the areola to the breast crease. People with a larger amount of sagging may also have a horizontal incision in the breast crease. Dr. Stile will Use the smallest incision needed to achieve your goals. 

HOW LONG DO BREAST LIFT INCISIONS TAKE TO HEAL?

Your recovery after a breast lift will depend on several factors, including the type of incision. Dr. Stile and his team will provide you with instructions for incision care. You may have surgical drains placed for the first few days. You will need to avoid putting any strain on your sutures. 

You will have several follow-up visits with Dr. Stile to ensure your incisions are healing normally. Sutures usually come out after about a week. However, your incisions will continue to heal for several more weeks. Most women are fully healed and can resume even strenuous activities after six to eight weeks. However, wait for Dr. Stile’s approval before adding activities back into your routine. 

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DO I NEED A BREAST LIFT OR BREAST AUGMENTATION?

Some women are happy with their breasts’ volume but want to correct their position. However, many women struggle with volume loss and sagging simultaneously. Having children and the aging process can leave breasts looking flat. You may benefit from a combined breast lift and augmentation to achieve full, lifted, shapely breasts. 

AM I A GOOD CANDIDATE FOR A BREAST LIFT?

You may consider a breast lift if your breasts sag or droop. Good candidates have no major health problems and reasonable expectations. Ideal candidates maintain a generally stable weight. Candidates should be aware that breast lifts will involve incisions and scars, which will fade over time but never disappear entirely. 

TAKE THE FIRST STEP

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.

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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.