Breast Lift

Our Ottawa patients have discovered the following benefits from their Breast Lift surgery:

• Firmer, more youthful appearance
• Improved nipple projection
• Increased confidence
• Long-lasting results
• More attractive breast shape
• Reduced discomfort
• Reduced irritation under the breasts

Having founded the practice in 1999, we’ve had the joy of treating thousands of patients. If you meet the following criteria, you might be a good candidate for our Ottawa breast lift surgery:

• Are in good overall health. This includes physical, mental, and emotional 
• Has lost volume in their breasts due to aging, weight loss, pregnancy, or weight changes
• Maintain realistic expectations of what the surgery can and cannot do
• Possess sagging skin in the breast area
• The best candidates have good skin quality and are at a stable weight
• The best candidates desire their breasts to be in a higher position
• Candidates typically lost shape in their breasts due to aging and genetics

During this cosmetic procedure, excess skin and fat are removed from the breast. The nipple and areola are moved to a more youthful, natural position, and the skin that was located above the nipple is moved down and reshaped to improve the contour, shape, and firmness of the breast. Excess skin is then removed and, if necessary, the areola is resized. This surgery typically takes 2 hours to complete.

There are three different incision options and these vary based on the amount of incision and lift needed. During your consultation, your surgeon will determine the incision that will provide the best results. The more common incisions include:

• Lollipop: around the nipple that descends vertically down the breast.
• Anchor: around the nipple, descending vertically down the breast, and horizontally lining the breast crease. Typically used when more intensive lifting is required.
• Areolar: encircles the nipple and areola alone, and elevates the nipple, avoiding scars outside of this area. Typically used when only a small amount of lifting is needed, or when combined with breast augmentation.

Your surgeon will decide which incision technique will provide optimal results. This reconfiguration of the breast shape can leave some scarring on the breast. During your consultation, your surgeon will discuss the various options and approaches with you, based on your build and wishes. 

Typically, our breast lift patients enjoy their enhanced breast shape and contour for many years afterward. However, your breasts will continue to change due to the natural aging process, pregnancy, or weight fluctuations. 

If you have lost a considerable amount of volume in your breasts, you may want to consider combining breast implants with your breast lift procedure.

Since this surgery is performed on an outpatient basis, you’ll be able to go home shortly after your surgery. Similar to our breast augmentation post-op, we recommend you take it slow for a few days and arrange time off work to allow for healing.

As you are initially recovering, you should wear a support bra or compression garment to not only provide support but also reduce swelling.

You will need to avoid strenuous activity for the first week, and then slowly be able to resume light walking after the second week post-surgery. After about six weeks, you will be able to gradually resume your normal workout routine with your doctor’s approval.