Breast Lift Chesterfield by Charles Nathan, MD, FACS

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Breast Lift Chesterfield, MO | Charles Nathan, MD, FACS

Understanding Breast Lift Surgery

St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery offers comprehensive breast lift procedures designed to restore a youthful shape and position to sagging, stretched breasts. The practice's board-certified plastic surgeons specialize in mastopexy techniques tailored to individual patient anatomy.

Breast Lift Candidate Criteria

Ideal breast lift candidates are healthy non-smokers experiencing breast ptosis characterized by:

Stretch marks
Elongated, flattened breast shape
Downward-pointing nipples
Areolae falling below the inframammary fold

Recommended Timing for Procedure

St. Louis Cosmetic Surgery generally advises patients to wait at least 6 months postpartum and after completing breastfeeding before pursuing a breast lift, as additional pregnancies can impact surgical results.

Breast Lift Techniques

Vertical Lift

The vertical breast lift technique involves a lollipop-shaped incision, repositioning the nipple-areolar complex and lifting breast tissue for improved contour.

Anchor Lift

Recommended for patients with significant breast sagging, this method extends the vertical incision with a horizontal line along the inframammary fold, allowing comprehensive tissue reshaping and skin tightening.

Circumareolar (Donut) Lift

Ideal for patients with minimal sagging, this technique uses an incision tracing the areola's border to elevate the nipple-areolar complex with minimal scarring.

Additional Breast Enhancement Options

Breast Lift with Implants

An augmentation mastopexy combines breast lifting with implant placement, addressing both ptosis and volume enhancement in a single comprehensive procedure.

Recovery and Expectations

Following a breast lift, patients will wear a surgical compression bra for up to 6 weeks. Most individuals can return to work within one week and gradually resume normal activities under surgical guidance.