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Breast Lift

Several factors contribute to the change in breasts such as pregnancy, nursing, age, weight loss, heredity, and gravity.

Breast lift surgery, or mastopexy, is a surgical procedure used to lift and reshape the breasts. If you are bothered by changes or the appearance of your breasts, you may be a good candidate for breast lift surgery.

A breast lift can rejuvenate your figure by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue to reshape and support a new breast contour. Cost for breast lift surgery ranges from $6,000 to $9,000.

Breast lift surgery is performed as an outpatient procedure under general anesthesia. During a breast lift surgery, an incision is made around the areola (the colored skin around the nipple) and is extended downward along the natural curve of the breast. The incision resembles the shape of an anchor.

During the procedure, excess skin is removed, the areola is placed in a higher position, and the skin around the areola is brought down to reshape the breast and provide a more youthful appearance. A breast lift can also correct an areola that has become enlarged over time.

Breast augmentation, or enlargement, is often performed with a breast lift procedure to help restore volume or cleavage.

To learn more about whether a breast lift is a good breast augmentation option for you, call or email the cosmetic surgery staff at The Centre, P.C. to schedule your consultation today!

Frequently Asked Questions

Are You a Good Candidate for Breast Lift Surgery?

Generally, a breast lift doesn’t affect breast function; however, women who are planning future pregnancies should discuss this with their plastic surgeon as it may interfere with breastfeeding.

The best candidates for a breast lift surgery are women who are at a stable weight, non-smokers, and who are discouraged by breasts that sag or have lost shape and volume.

Young women whose breasts are asymmetrical or have deflated from weight loss are also good candidates for breast lift surgery.

What can I Expect After a Breast Lift Surgery?

Dressings and bandages will be applied to the breasts and incisions following a breast lift procedure. Patents are also instructed to wear an elastic support bra to ensure the breasts are properly supported during recovery.

Patients may be instructed to apply or consume medications, depending on the person and procedure.

The Centre, P.C. recommends the use of the VitaMedica Surgery Program, a comprehensive pre and post-surgery nutritional supplement system designed specifically for patients undergoing surgical procedures.

Also, as a part of your pre and post-operative treatment regimen, The Centre, P.C. recommends a collagen bust treatment that will rehydrate and firm the skin while calming swollen tissue and aiding in the post-operative recovery process. Several soothing body treatments are available to curb swelling and discomfort.

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Breast Lift
Several factors contribute to the change in breasts such as pregnancy, nursing, age, weight loss, heredity, and gravity. Breast lift surgery, or mastopexy, is a surgical procedure used to lift and reshape the breasts. If you are bothered by changes or the appearance of your breasts, you may be a [...]
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Nipple Repair
Nipple or areola reconstruction is performed at least two months after the initial reconstructive surgery is completed.  This procedure is done at The Centre, P.C. office under local anesthesia. The procedure takes about a half an hour. During this procedure, your plastic surgeon will take your breast tissue and turn it up on itself [...]
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Dr. Downs
Dr. Downs

Ronald K. Downs, M.D., F.A.C.S. founded The Centre, P.C. in Elkhart, Indiana in 1992. He is an active member in the American Society of Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Downs is also a member of The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, The American Medical Association, The Ohio Valley Plastic Surgery Society, The Rush Surgical Society, and The Indiana State Medical Association where he serves on the board of directors and has served as the president from 2003 to 2004.

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Dr. Viscardi
Dr. Viscardi

Patrick J. Viscardi, M.D. has been part of the surgical team at The Centre, P.C. since 1998. Dr. Viscardi graduated from Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, as a summa cum laude. He received his Doctor of Medicine Degree from the University of Rochester in New York. Dr. Viscardi completed his internship and general surgery residency at the University of Louisville, where he served as chief resident from 1994 to 1995.

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The Centre P.C. now offers an advanced imaging technique called VECTRA ® 3D that provides patients with realistic previews of expected outcomes from specific surgical procedures prior to those procedures being performed.

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Let’s Talk Beauty is a deep dive into the beauty industry, both surgical and non-surgical, hosted by Dr. Downs.

Dr. Downs is a board-certified plastic surgeon at the Centre P.C. in Mishawaka, Indiana. He’s seen and done almost everything in his more than 30 years of experience, and he’s ready to share his insights with YOU.

If you have a question for Dr. Downs that you’d like him to answer, send an email to askdrdowns@gmail.com and he’ll answer it on an upcoming episode.

Ask whatever you want. He won’t use your name if you don’t want him to, so ask any question you like!

Let’s Talk Beauty with Dr. Downs releases new episodes every other Tuesday. And remember: beauty is skin deep, but ugly goes straight to the bone.

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