Breast Lift
in Smithtown, NY

Are you feeling less than satisfied with the shape of your breasts following pregnancy or significant weight loss? Want to enjoy firmer, more youthful-looking breasts? If you do, consider scheduling a breast lift consultation with Pincus Plastic Surgery in Smithtown, New York.

It is not uncommon for the breasts to sag following childbirth, weight fluctuations, or as a typical response to aging. This is something that every woman will undoubtedly face at some time in her life. However, just because it is common to experience drooping breasts, that doesn’t mean women just have to live with it. Undergoing breast lift surgery can restore a woman’s breasts to their youthful shape and perkiness.

Am I a Candidate for
Breast Lift Surgery?

Breast lift surgery is a procedure used to reshape and reposition sagging, pendulous breasts. Also known as mastopexy, this procedure has grown by 70 percent over the past 20 years, making it one of the most common types of cosmetic surgery in the United States.

Common Reasons for Considering a Breast Lift

Most women face the problem of their breasts losing firmness and volume at some point in their lives. Drooping breasts are usually the result of:

• Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Breasts may lose elasticity and firmness.
• Weight fluctuations: Significant weight loss or gain can affect breast appearance
• Aging: Natural aging processes can lead to breast tissue sagging.
• Genetics: Some individuals may be predisposed to breast ptosis (sagging).

As with all surgical procedures, the best candidate for a breast lift is a healthy non-smoker who has maintained a stable body weight and fully understands the potential risks and likely outcomes.

How Is
a Breast Lift Performed?

There are several techniques used for breast lift surgery. Dr. Pincus will determine the best method for your physique, age, and skin tone.

Consultation and planning: Your breast lift process begins with an initial consultation at our Smithtown, New York practice. Our surgeon will assess your goals, medical history, and breast anatomy to create a personalized surgical plan based on your desired outcome and individual characteristics. The four most commonly used breast lift techniques are:

During Your Breast Lift Surgery

• Anesthesia: Each technique is performed under general anesthesia on an outpatient basis.
• Incision placement: Depending on the preferred technique, one of the following incision types is used:
  • Crescent lift: This type of breast lift creates a small, crescent-shaped incision above the nipple to remove excess tissue in patients with mild breast sagging.
  • Benelli lift: This technique removes a doughnut-shaped tissue section surrounding the nipple, making this method ideal for patients with moderate breast sagging and asymmetry.
  • Lollipop lift: For patients with moderate breast sagging and extended nipples, this method lifts low-hanging breasts by removing excess tissue through a lollipop-shaped incision around the nipple and down to the breast crease.
  • Anchor lift: For patients with large, heavy, and pendulous breasts, an anchor lift may be the best approach. This breast lift technique involves a lollipop-shaped incision plus an incision along the breast crease to remove excess tissue and reposition the breasts higher on the chest wall.
• Tissue reshaping and repositioning: The underlying breast tissue is lifted, excess skin is removed, and the nipple and areola are repositioned higher on the breast for a more youthful appearance.
• Autoaugmention: Dr. Pincus often performs his signature technique called autoaugmentation. This technique is performed by rotating the patient’s breast tissue on itself to create an appearance that mimics a breast augmentation.
• Closing incisions: Your surgeon meticulously closes the incisions with sutures to achieve optimal healing and minimize scarring.