Breast Lift
in Albany, NY
Recreate the Natural Breast Shape
Why Choose Doctor Gabriel J Kaufman for Your Breast Lift Surgery?
Double board-certified plastic surgeon with specialized training in both Breast and Aesthetic Surgery Dr. Gabriel J. Kaufman is a highly trusted choice for your breast lift surgery in the Greater Capital Region, Hudson Valley, and the Berkshires, treating patients with a wide range of breast concerns. His training in both the United States and France enables him to blend advanced plastic surgery techniques to achieve the best possible results for his patients. Using a unique integration of American and European surgical methods, Dr. Kaufman strives to create a natural-looking result that rejuvenates your physique and inspires new levels of confidence in your appearance through an improvement in the breast shape, symmetry and projection with a breast lift in Albany.
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Breast Lift Before & Afters
Breast Lift at a Glance
A breast lift raises the breast tissue back to its more youthful position and improves the shape
- Addresses deflation of the breast and downward nipples
- Restores a more youthful breast contour and improved projection
- Improved movement and performance of the upper body
- Outpatient procedure with minimal loss of time aways from work or activity
- Decreased stress and strain on neck, back and shoulder muscles
Boost Your Confidence
What is Breast Lift Surgery?
A breast lift, also known as mastopexy, is a surgical procedure designed to raise and reshape deflated breasts that have lost a natural more youthfully appealing contour. As we age and our bodies undergo natural changes whether it is through natural breast development, weight fluctuations, or from a pregnancy followed by breastfeeding, the breast shape can become compromised. As the breast tissue and breast skin envelope expand and then contract the ligaments holding the breast stretch. In the end, the weight of the breast tissue with some help by gravity can cause breasts to then descend and elongate, losing their youthful shape and firmness.
To address the stretched out skin envelope and resulting descent of the breast tissue, during a mastopexy/breast lift procedure, excess skin is often removed through a special plastic surgery pattern that is tailored for each patient. The remaining breast tissue is reshaped and repositioned to recreate a more youthful shape and projection. The power of the procedure is that the nipple-areola complex is also repositioned to a higher, more youthful position.
This procedure can be performed alone or in combination with breast augmentation with either fat grafting or implants to achieve your desired breast size and shape.
(Dr. Gabriel J. Kaufman, a board-certified plastic surgeon in Albany, NY, specializes in breast lift surgery to help women regain a more uplifted and youthful breast contour)
Your Breast Lift Journey Begins Here
What is Breast Lift Surgery Like?
Consultation: Dr. Kaufman will take a complete medical and surgical history with a detailed breast history in regards to previous breast surgery, family history of breast disease or cancer and recent breast imaging results. A series of measurements and medical photography will facilitate surgical planning to address your concerns and discuss your goals followed by a recommendation of the various surgical options to maximize your result.
Customized Planning: Together, you will decide on the extent of lifting needed and any additional procedures to be performed to help you reach your goals. A second consultation to review options and the surgical plan as well as post-operative expectations is always welcome prior to your surgical date.
Surgery Day: The surgical procedure is typically performed under general anesthesia and takes between 1.5 to 4 or more hours depending on the complexity of the case. Expect to arrive 1 to 2 hours prior to surgery with a friend or family member to keep you company and help get you home safely after surgery. You will be greeted by friendly pre-operative staff and nurses that will check you in and start the intravenous line. Shortly thereafter you will have a chance to meet the anesthesia team and Dr. Kaufman will greet you as well. He will answer any remaining questions regarding your surgery and then mark you while you are sitting up. After the procedure, expect to recover for at least an hour or 2 before going home. The post-operative medications will be sent to your pharmacy before leaving for home. All and all it is a long day but well worth the effort.
Incision Patterns: Dr. Kaufman will design a pattern unique to your breast shape and size that will best achieve your goals. He does not use a one size fits all pattern, but adjusts and contours standard patterns for the best results. Most patients will have a combination of periareolar (around the nipple) and vertical incisions to complete a vertical mastopexy pattern. Additional horizontal incisions placed underneath the breast along the breast crease or inframammary fold can be added for patients with larger amounts of excess skin envelope.
- Periareolar (around the areola for a 1 to 2 cm lift)
- Vertical Mastopexy (around the areola with vertical extension to achieve 2 to 5 cm of lift)
- Anchor/ Inverted-T (around the areola, vertical component, and horizontally along the breast crease for greater than 5 cm of lifting)
Tissue Reshaping and Repositioning of the Nipple: Once the skin envelope has been modified with a pattern, the breast tissue is then lifted and reshaped to its optimal position on the chest wall allowing for both improvement in projection of the breast and a more youthful shape. Finally, the nipple-areola complex is repositioned and inset into its new location.
Defy Gravity
What Conditions Does a Breast Lift Address?
The breast lift procedure (mastopexy) is a powerful surgical tool that addresses a wide range of breast shape and volume concerns. An improvement in breast shape but also issues related to asymmetry can be addressed simultaneously. The entire breast unit can be improved including the skin envelope, breast mound, and nipple areolar complex.
With a breast lift Albany patients can improve:
- Deflation of the breasts (breast ptosis)
- Elongated breast shape
- Downward-pointing nipples
- Enlarged areolas
- Asymmetry between breasts
- Loss of breast volume after pregnancy or significant weight loss either as a stand alone procedure or in combination with fat grafting or placement of an implant.
Lift Your Spirits
What Are the Benefits of a Breast Lift?
Benefits of breast lift procedures are far ranging and often not limited to the cosmetic improvement of the breast but can also optimize body function with increased mobility and decreased upper body discomfort. After surgery we find patients are often motivated to be their best and improve all aspects of life.
- Restored youthful breast contour
- Improved breast shape and fullness
- Repositioned nipples for a more balanced look
- Enhanced body proportions and silhouette
- Better fit in clothing and swimwear
- Increased self-confidence and body image
- Enhanced sexual well being
- Potential improvement in upper body mobility and strength
- Decreased stress on the neck, shoulders, and back
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Am I a Candidate for a Breast Lift?
Essentially, if you have ever given any consideration for changing your breast shape, you are a good candidate for a breast lift. Prior surgery or history of breast disease does not exclude patients from improving the breast. Dr. Kaufman’s dual background in breast disease and cosmetic breast surgery can enable him to address highly complex surgical scenarios in a safe and effective manner. Revisional surgical candidates are also welcome so don’t hesitate any longer and make an appointment for consultation. Ideal candidates for breast lift surgery:
- Are in generally good overall health
- Have realistic expectations about the results and surgery
- Enjoy working in a supportive team environment for optimization of care and outcome
Dr. Kaufman will assess your individual case to determine if our Albany breast lift is the best option for you.
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Breast Lift Post-Operative Recovery
We have found that patients undergoing breast surgery and breast lift have minimal to almost no post-operative pain. Prior to starting your surgery, you will receive an effective pre-operative combination of pain medications to block multiple types of pain receptors. In addition, Dr. Kaufman will perform a local anesthetic block of the nerves innervating the breast tissue. The goal is that your body and brain will not experience or perceive pain during the surgery allowing for a faster recovery.
After your breast lift surgery:
- Expect some swelling, bruising, and mild to moderate discomfort in the first 24 to 72 hours
- You will be followed closely in the postoperative period with at least 1 to 2 visits in the first week followed by weekly visits to monitor your progress
- Sutures and surgical drains are removed in the office on follow-up
- Wear a surgical support bra as directed by Dr. Kaufman
- Gradually return to normal activities within the first week
- May return to strenuous exercise and heavy lifting within 3-6 weeks
Dr. Kaufman and his surgical team will provide comprehensive aftercare guidance and support throughout your recovery process. The final breast results are not usually seen for a few months after surgery for all swelling and healing on the incisions to resolve.
Confidence Restored
Breast Lift Results
Initial results are visible immediately after surgery, but final results develop over several months as swelling subsides and tissues settle. Most patients see a significant improvement in breast shape and position but final results take between 6 to 9 months.
How long do breast lift results last?
Results from a breast lift can be long-lasting but are nonetheless variable based on an individual's tissue laxity, prior surgical history, overall health and changes in weight as well as through the natural aging process. It is not uncommon to require revisional surgery for small adjustments after the initial surgery as well as re-lifting after a few years as natural aging and gravity will continue to affect your breasts over time.
Breast Lift
Frequently Asked Questions
Mastopexy procedures and lifting the breast can give the appearance of increasing the breast volume by enhancing overall projection and consolidating volume into a smaller skin envelope. The total volume of the breast tissue itself does not change, unless adding volume through a fat grafting procedure or using a breast implant to increase volume and projection. If you desire considerably more volume a combined procedure can best achieve this goal, but we have found that often the desired effect can be achieved without needing to use implants.
This is my favorite question regarding surgery. Each incision is resulting in tissue healing and scar formation. Scaring is a natural process and our bodies' way of recovering from the surgical incisions. So, scarring is inevitable but typically fades and becomes less noticeable over time. If you have a tendency towards poor healing or scar formation we can address that prior to surgery.
Most women can breastfeed after a breast lift, but it's important to discuss this with Dr. Kaufman if you plan to have children in the future.
The cost varies depending on the extent of the procedure and individual factors. Dr. Kaufman can provide an accurate cost breakdown once you have had a consultation to create a personalized treatment plan.
