Kansas City Breast Lift

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As the years go by, almost every woman notices a gradual deterioration in the size, shape and feel of her breasts. Gravity, pregnancy, breast feeding, weight gain and loss all take their toll. Breasts sag. Droop. Soften. Flatten out. Sometimes they atrophy and shrink. Even if the volume stays the same, the firmness, elasticity and erect youthful position is often lost. The breasts may look and feel old. But they don't have to. Dr. Lamb believes you could be a candidate for the breast lift procedure if you are satisfied with the size of your breasts but lack substance or firmness.

A breast lift can reshape, rejuvenate, firm up, lift up and shape up sagging, shrinking, atrophied breasts. It can also reduce the size of an enlarged, stretched areola (the dark pink skin around the nipple).

Breast Lift Consultation

If you are interested in breast lift, Dr. Lamb begins the process with a comprehensive screening and personal consultation. He considers a range of factors, including personal and family history of breast disease, as well as pregnancies, breast-feeding and any previous history of breast surgeries. If you are considering having more children, a pregnancy may cause your breasts to increase in size and jeopardize the results you achieved with the breast lift.

Your Breast Lift Procedure

To prepare for your breast lift surgery, you should follow all of Dr. Lamb’s preoperative instructions to ensure the best outcome. If you have any questions as you prepare for the breast lift procedure make sure to call the office to get answers.

During the breast lift procedure, Dr. Lamb makes incisions following the natural contour across the breast and around the areola. Next, he removes excess skin from the lower part of the breast. The nipple, areola and underlying breast tissue are lifted up to a new, higher position, and the skin that used to be above the nipple is now brought down, around and together to reshape and lift the breast.

The breast lift procedure takes about two hours. Medication usually controls any pain or discomfort you have, which will subside in a few days. Swelling and bruising also generally subside in a few days. You may feel a temporary loss of sensation in your nipples and breasts. This will improve with time. You may be up and around a day or two after surgery. The sutures come out within two weeks. Although every effort is made to make scars as inconspicuous as possible, they are permanent. For a year they may remain visible, and then fade to some degree. Since they are around and below the nipples, scars shouldn't be noticeable even in low-cut clothing or a bathing suit. They'll fade with time and are easily concealed by a normal brassiere. Afterward, your lifted breasts should look younger, healthier and rejuvenated.

Dr. Lamb encourages you to review his before and after breast lift pictures to see examples of his work. He has many more photos in his office and will be glad to review these with you at your consultation.

Financing

Breast Lift is generally considered an elective procedure and is not covered by insurance. As with any investment, you do have the option to finance your cosmetic procedure. Dr. Lamb offers financing through three companies: