Breast Lift
Breast Lift in Ottawa with Dr. Loizides
A breast lift, or mastopexy, is a surgical procedure designed to address sagging breasts by reshaping and elevating them for a rounder, firmer, and more youthful appearance. Whether caused by aging, weight fluctuations, or breastfeeding, a breast lift can help restore confidence and improve body contours. In some cases, it can also address breasts that have been naturally droopy since puberty.
A breast lift doesn’t alter the size of your breasts but can improve their shape and firmness. If you’re looking to increase volume, a breast lift can be combined with breast augmentation (breast lift with implants). Alternatively, if you desire smaller, uplifted breasts, a breast reduction combined with a lift may be the solution.
Dr. Photis Loizides, a highly skilled and board-certified plastic surgeon in Ottawa, specializes in breast lift surgery. Known for his patient-focused approach and natural-looking results, Dr. Loizides helps patients achieve their desired transformations with personalized care and advanced techniques.
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What Is a Breast Lift?
A breast lift raises and reshapes the breasts by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue. This procedure also repositions the nipples higher on the chest for a more natural appearance and can reduce the size of the areolas if necessary.
Why Consider a Breast Lift?
A breast lift can enhance your confidence by improving the shape, firmness, and symmetry of your breasts. Consider a breast lift if you experience:
- Sagging or pendulous breasts
- Nipples positioned below the breast crease or pointing downward
- Flattened or elongated breast shape
- Overly large or stretched areolas
- Breast asymmetry
- Loss of firmness due to age, weight changes, or pregnancy
Am I a Good Candidate for a Breast Lift?
You may be a good candidate for a breast lift if you are:
- Concerned about sagging, deflated, or pendulous breasts
- In good overall health
- At a stable weight
- Finished having children
Breast lift surgery is not recommended if you:
- Smoke or have significant health issues
- Have fluctuating weight
- Are planning future pregnancies
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, or significant weight changes after surgery can affect your results. Timing your procedure appropriately ensures long-lasting outcomes.
How Is Breast Lift Surgery Performed?
Breast lift surgery is performed under anesthesia and involves one of several incision techniques based on your unique needs.
- Crescent Lift: A half-circle incision above the areola for mild sagging
- Peri-Areolar Lift: A circular incision around the areola for mild to moderate sagging
- Vertical Lift: A lollipop-shaped incision for moderate sagging
- Anchor Lift: An inverted T-shaped incision for significant sagging
Dr. Loizides removes excess skin, reshapes breast tissue, and repositions the nipples for a firmer, more youthful contour. The procedure typically lasts 1 to 2 hours or longer if combined with augmentation.
The highest standard of plastic surgery
Extensive training and surgical expertise allows Dr. Photis Loizides to consistently help patients achieve their desired, natural-looking plastic surgery results. He is a plastic surgeon fully accredited with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. To schedule a consultation with Dr. Loizides, please get in touch.
What to Expect During Recovery
Recovery time varies, but most patients:
- Return to work in 1 to 2 weeks
- Resume light activities after 2 weeks
- Gradually return to normal activities after 4 to 6 weeks
Dr. Loizides will provide personalized care instructions and oversee your recovery to ensure optimal results.
Delivering real results
Opting to have plastic surgery is an enormous decision. We understand.
We want to intimately understand your goals and align on expectations.
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Take the first step toward achieving your aesthetic goals. During your consultation, Dr. Loizides will discuss your expectations, examine your anatomy, and recommend the best approach for your needs.
Call us at (613) 505-0220 or schedule your appointment online. See why patients across Ontario trust Dr. Loizides for natural, beautiful breast surgery results.
FAQ
Breast Lift
Heavier breasts have more of a tendency to sag after a breast lift. Also, with normal aging, skin stretching occurs, which can result in some sagging over the years. It’s important to realize that the level of sagging will be much less than if there was no breast lift done in the first place.
Usually, the incisions are completely healed around six weeks. A few days after surgery, the incisions are healed enough to allow for normal showering and normal activities.
Following your breast lift, you should sleep on your back for the first couple of weeks. After that you can sleep on your side. Sleeping on your stomach should be avoided until six weeks after surgery.
Absolutely. While a breast lift does not affect fertility, it may impact breastfeeding options. Keep in mind that breast shape and volume will change with pregnancy. Pregnancy also changes skin elasticity, which can affect the long-term results of a breast lift. If you’re considering having children after a breast lift, please mention it to your surgeon.
Yes. Combining these procedures is very common. A breast lift can correct the position of a low nipple and drooping breast tissue but will not add volume to the breast. So, if a larger volume is desired, then a breast augmentation should be considered. It will also give more fullness to the upper part of the breast.
Yes, a breast lift can address asymmetry by reshaping and repositioning the breasts for a more balanced and harmonious appearance. If one breast is significantly larger, a breast reduction or augmentation can be combined with the lift to achieve symmetry.
Changes in nipple sensation can occur after a breast lift, but in most cases, this is temporary. As the nerves heal, sensation usually returns within a few months. Dr. Loizides uses advanced surgical techniques to minimize the risk of long-term sensation loss.
While all surgical procedures leave some scars, Dr. Loizides takes care to make incisions in less noticeable areas and uses techniques to minimize scarring. Over time, scars typically fade and become less prominent with proper care and scar management.
There’s no specific age for a breast lift. Candidates range from young women with sagging due to genetics to older women looking to restore a youthful contour after weight loss or pregnancy. The best time for a breast lift is when you feel ready and meet the criteria for the procedure.
While many women retain the ability to breastfeed after a breast lift, it depends on the surgical technique used and the individual’s anatomy. If future breastfeeding is a concern, discuss this with Dr. Loizides during your consultation to plan the best approach for your needs.
