BREAST LIFT OR MASTOPEXY - LOS ANGELES, CA

The effects of aging, weight loss, gravity, and pregnancy can profoundly affect the appearance of a woman's breasts by causing them to stretch. As the skin loses its elasticity, the breasts often lose their firmness and begin to sag. Dr. Hoefflin performs breast lift surgery (mastopexy) to help improve the both shape of a woman's sagging breasts as well as reposition the nipple-areolar complex (pigmented areas around the nipple) to a more youthful position. Sometimes, breast implants may be used during a breast lift to improve both the volume and shape of your breasts. After the excess skin and breast tissue is removed, the skin is tightened to give you a shapelier breast. Lastly, improving the contour of your breasts can help improve your self-esteem and self-confidence.

Breast lifts are complex operations that should be performed by properly qualified and board-certified plastic surgeons. Dr. Hoefflin is a Los Angeles board certified plastic surgeon, who specializes in all aspects of breast rejuvenation procedures, including breast augmentations, breast lift, breast reductions, and breast revision surgery.

To learn more about, or if you are a candidate for the Beverly Hills breast lift, contact board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Hoefflin for a complimentary consultation.

ABOUT THE PROCEDURE

Dr. Hoefflin performs his Los Angeles and Beverly Hills breast lifts as an outpatient procedure under local anesthesia with deep sedation, or under general anesthesia, as administered by a board-certified anesthesiologist. The procedure usually takes between two to three hours. All operations are performed within fully credentialed and state-of-the-art surgical facilities.

Because of his expertise in breast surgery, Dr. Hoefflin performs all techniques in achieving beautiful breast lifts, including the periareolar (Benelli, donut, round block), vertical or keyhole (anchor, wise) pattern techniques. Dr. Hoefflin closes all incisions himself, and makes every effort to make your scars as inconspicuous as possible.

ABOUT YOUR RECOVERY

Patients are discharged home with light dressings and a comfortable, form-fitted bra. Soft bra support (without underwires) is encouraged for 4 to 6 weeks. Meticulously placed self-absorbing sutures are placed. Slight to moderate bruising and swelling are common for several weeks. A self-massaging protocol is initiated after several weeks to maintain both breast and implant softness.

Our patients are surprisingly free of discomfort due to the long-acting local anesthetic injections and nerve blocks. Pain after this procedure is unusual. Most patients tell us they feel much better than expected following their surgery and are able to return to work and social activities within one week. Light exercise can be resumed after several weeks and an unrestricted return to all activities within six weeks.

RISKS

When performed by a qualified plastic surgeon, the risk of serious problems after a Los Angeles breast lift are rare. Most complications are minor, temporary, and can be easily resolved. Specific risks and the suitability of a breast lift procedure for a given individual can be determined at the time of consultation. You can reduce your risk of complications by closely following your surgeon's instructions both before and after surgery.

To learn if you are a candidate for the breast lift in Los Angeles or Beverly Hills, contact board certified plastic surgeon Dr. Hoefflin for a complimentary consultation.

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BEFORE AND AFTER PHOTOS

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Above (2 sets): Dr. Hoefflin performed the Beverly Hills breast lift with implants using a vertical or "lollipop" incision. Allergan Natrelle 421cc Style 15 (Moderate Profile) Silicone Gel Implants.

Above set: Patient previously underwent a periareolar subglandular breast augmentation with 600cc High Profile Silicone Implants by another surgeon. Dr. Hoefflin performed a revision breast augmentation, exchanging the implants into a submuscular position using Allergan/Natrelle style 15 (Moderate Profile), 339 cc smooth round silicone gel implants, inverted T anchor scar.

Above (3 sets): Dr. Hoefflin performed a Beverly Hills breast lift or mastopexy, in combination with a tummy tuck. The patient had previously underwent a laparoscopic gastric banding procedure and lost close to 100 pounds.

Above set: Dr. Hoefflin performed the Los Angeles breast lift and augmentation procedures using a vertical or "lollipop" incision, combined with Allergan Natrelle Style 15 (Moderate Profile), 421 cc silicone gel implants. Postoperative photographs were taken one year after the procedure. Click here to watch a video of the procedure

Above set: Dr. Hoefflin performed a breast lift or mastopexy using a full anchor, inverted T, or wise pattern approach. The patient has been reduced from a DD to small C cup size. Postoperative photographs were taken one year after surgery. Click here to watch a video of the procedure

Caption 3: This 33 year old patient underwent the Los Angeles Breast Lift procedure to elevate her nipple areolar complexes to a higher and more aesthetically pleasing level. A vertical or "lollipop" incision was used to reduce her cup size from a DD to D cup. Postoperative photographs were taken six months after surgery.

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These before & after photographs are patients of Los Angeles plastic surgeon Dr. Hoefflin, who have given permission to have their photos published. They are for illustrative purposes only. While these photos depict actual patients, they are not a guarantee of results. Individual results for the Los Angeles and Beverly Hills breast lift patients may vary.

LOS ANGELES PLASTIC SURGEON:

Dr. Hoefflin is a board-certified plastic surgeon specializing in breast augmentation, breast revision surgery, breast reduction, liposuction, body contouring, and many other plastic surgery procedures. Dr. Hoefflin's offices serve the Los Angeles and Beverly Hills areas.

To learn if you are a candidate for the Los Angeles breast lift surgery, contact Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon Dr. Hoefflin for a complimentary consultation.