How Long is Recovery from a Breast Lift?

Do you miss the perky, youthful breasts you may have had in your younger years? If so, you may be a great candidate for a breast lift. Pregnancy, genetics, and the natural process of aging can leave you with deflated breasts that make you feel self-conscious. With a breast lift, you can rejuvenate your breasts and feel confident in your own skin. If you’re interested in a breast lift but curious about the recovery process, keep reading.

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*Individual Results May Vary

WHAT TO EXPECT DURING A BREAST LIFT?

A breast lift is performed under general or local anesthesia in a few hours. Dr. Stile will make an incision based on your particular aesthetic goals. In most cases, however, he’ll choose a lollipop incision, which is a combination of a periareolar incision and vertical incision, and an inverted-T incision, which is a lollipop incision that continues along the fold of the breast.

If you desire greater fullness and projection as well, an implant can help you with this along with your breast lift procedure.

After a breast lift, you’ll enjoy perkier breasts that will last for years to come. Just keep in mind that they will still continue to go through the natural process of aging over time. They’ll still look better than they would if you had never undergone a breast lift. A second breast lift is an option if you believe it’s necessary over time, but typically patients are satisfied with their first breast results for years to come. 

BREAST LIFT RECOVERY

Most patients report the breast lift recovery process to be easier than expected. Immediately following the procedure, you’ll experience some bruising and swelling for a few weeks. There may also be some soreness near your incisions. In addition, your nipples, areola, or breast skin may feel numb for about six weeks or so.

Dr. Stile will ask that you sleep on your side or back as doing so will keep the pressure of your breasts and ensure an optimal outcome for your results. He’ll also recommend you refrain from lifting or bending and stick to a soft support bra for at least two weeks. A silicone gel or tape may be suggested as well to speed up the healing process.

You can expect to take at least five days off from work and childcare responsibilities. You’ll likely be able to resume your daily activities after one week of recovery.  

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.

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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