Is a Breast Lift Considered Major Surgery?

If you’re happy with the volume of your breasts but unhappy with the shape, you might be better off receiving a breast lift instead of an augmentation. While similar to a breast augmentation, these two surgeries do have a few key differences, especially when it comes to downtime. Here, we’ll be discussing what happens during a breast lift, and what you can expect from recovery. 

Laughlin Plastic Surgery in Annapolis, Maryland, provides cosmetic surgeries of all kinds, including breast lifts, augmentations, and reductions. If there’s something about your breasts that is making you uncomfortable or self-conscious, Dr. Daniel Laughlin can help alleviate these concerns and give you the bustline you’ve always wanted. 

What are breast lifts? 

A breast lift, or mastopexy, is a simple surgical procedure that aims to give your breasts a little vertical boost. No breast tissue is added or removed during this process, so the volume of your breasts will remain the same. Instead, the breast is restructured and the nipples are repositioned to achieve a natural appearance. The end product is higher, perkier, more youthful-looking breasts. 

Many women seek out mastopexies because their breasts have begun drooping or sagging with age. Some women experience sagging earlier in life, leading them to ask for a full breast enhancement. However, an experienced surgeon can work with the existing breast tissue instead of adding implants, saving time during surgery and recovery. 

What to expect from recovery 

Breast lifts are considered minor surgeries, not major ones, but they still require downtime. After your surgery, your breasts will feel tender and sore, and you will need bed rest to recover. Discomfort is to be expected, but your doctor will prescribe medication and ice packs to help alleviate any pain. 

Depending on your career, you might be able to return to work within a week, though you should wear a surgical bra and avoid any kind of hard labor or lifting. While the recovery for breast lifts is often swift, you should still be careful. Straining yourself after surgery can impact your results and cause you to heal slower. 

Interested in rejuvenating your breasts? The first step is finding a good surgeon. Breast lifts require a unique skillset, so it’s important that you find a surgeon with experience in performing mastopexies. Dr. Laughlin is a specialist when it comes to cosmetic breast surgeries, and he can help you decide if a mastopexy is right for you. 

You can learn more about the procedure and recovery by scheduling a consultation. To get in touch, call 410-297-0654, or visit our contact page for more information.