Is a Breast Lift Painful?

Breast lift procedures are major surgeries that will require anesthesia, so you should be comfortable throughout your surgery. While some pain is usual after surgery, most breast lift patients say it was “less than what they expected.” We will give you good pain medication that takes the edge off. Bruising and swelling are expected post-surgery.

How Many Appointments Will I Need?

As breast lift is a reasonably major surgery, you will need several appointments, including the consultation, surgery, and post-surgery follow-up. Post-surgery follow-up appointments will vary according to individual patient medical history and recovery progression, checking to make sure the surgery went well and there are no complications.

How Long Until I See Results?

The results of a breast lift procedure will be immediately apparent. However, the final results may take up to 3 to 6 months or longer as the swelling subsides and the skin adjusts. To achieve optimal results, follow your surgeon’s post-operative instructions. Please note that a breast lift does not prevent aging, sagging, or drooping in the breasts. Genetics and lifestyle factors such as weight loss, weight gain, sun exposure, pregnancy, and smoking will affect the future maintenance of the breast lift. The best way to ensure that you can maintain your results from breast lift surgery is to follow a healthy lifestyle that doesn’t promote too much change within the body and wear a supportive bra.

What Will the Scarring Look Like?

Incision lines may take months to fade. At Edelstein Cosmetic, our surgeons use advanced techniques and tools to minimize tissue damage during surgery. Our goal is to minimize scarring as much as possible so that it will be difficult to see once your body is fully healed.

When Can I Exercise Again After My Breast Lift?

Most patients feel comfortable returning to their daily activities about 1-2 weeks after their procedure. You may resume walking as exercise after 1-2 weeks. More strenuous exercise (such as going to the gym, yoga, Pilates, weightlifting, and martial arts) can resume after 4-6 with clearance from your surgeon. Breasts should be handled gently for 4-6 weeks after surgery. We will also schedule follow-up appointments at two months and six months.

Can I Combine a Breast Lift with Other Procedures?

If you find the size of your breasts to be too small or too large, you may choose to undergo a complementary procedure at the same time. We may also perform a breast augmentation or reduction in conjunction with a breast lift. A complementary procedure may enable you to achieve an enhanced result that addresses more than one concern at the same time, so you won’t have to undergo the experience of two separate surgical procedures and their related recovery periods. However, you can also schedule them at separate times if you are more comfortable doing so. Please consult your surgeon with questions regarding additional surgical or non-surgical procedures and treatments. At Edelstein Cosmetic, your health and safety is the most important thing.

What Are the Risks Associated with a Breast Lift?

As with all surgeries, there are some risks associated with breast lifts. At Edelstein Cosmetic in Toronto, ON, our doctors perform careful, advanced surgical techniques to avoid complications. Other risks and complications from breast lift surgery can include: Bleeding Changes in nipple or breast sensation Infection Delayed healing Poor scarring Need for revision surgery.

How Do I Find the Best Toronto Breast Lift Plastic Surgeon Near Me?

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Breast Lift Introduction

At Edelstein Cosmetic, we want to help you address any aesthetic concerns so that you can get the breasts you desire that are perfectly proportional to your body. Typically, our patients seek breast lifts to address breasts that have begun to sag due to breastfeeding or age. Dr. Edelstein has designed the breast lift procedure to be safer and have a less intensive recovery period. All of the decorated surgeons at Edelstein Cosmetic perform these special, exclusive techniques. Located in midtown Toronto, our surgeons look forward to helping you achieve the breasts you desire safely and effectively.

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What is a Breast Lift?

Breast lifts are designed to rejuvenate your body contour by lifting sagging breasts and can even increase the size of breasts without implants. Like the overwhelming majority of our patients, you’ll be highly satisfied with your transformative results and will experience a renewed sense of self-confidence and happiness in your aesthetically improved appearance.

The Edelstein Difference

Experience – Breast Surgery is our #1 procedure, and we have performed surgery on thousands of patients
Super-specialization—At Edelstein Cosmetic, we divide the body at the neck: surgeons either perform breast and body surgery or facial surgery, but not both. This allows us to refine our expertise even further.
Customization – We offer a variety of breast lift techniques depending on how much droopiness is present

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What is Ptosis?

Ptosis refers to the drooping of a woman’s nipple, areola, and/or breast. It is due to tissue stretching, atrophy (degeneration), or a loss of elasticity. The change is classified as ptosis when the breast has become significantly elongated in comparison to the adolescent breast.

Ptosis sometimes occurs with early breast growth during a woman’s developmental phase but is more common over time. Advanced age and lifestyle factors (weight loss or pregnancy) contribute to the development of ptosis. It also occurs as the result of gravity, hormonal changes, and glandular regression (an element of menopause).

Physicians and surgeons address the degrees of breast ptosis using the Regnault Classification system, which includes the following gradations:

Pseudoptosis / Glandular Ptosis: the nipple is above the inframammary fold (the fold under the breast), but the breast hangs below the fold.
Minor Ptosis (Grade I or 1st Degree): the nipple is at the level of the inframammary fold.
Moderate Ptosis (Grade II or 2nd Degree): the nipple is below the inframammary fold but above the lower breast contour.
Severe Ptosis (Grade III or 3rd Degree): the nipple is below the inframammary fold and also below the lower breast contour.

Each of these classifications includes the basic criteria of the patient having a stretched breast envelope. Physicians also consider the patient’s correction desires and skin quality to recommend the most effective form of treatment.

In many cases, patients suffering from minimal ptosis can be effectively treated with breast implants. Patients whose condition is classified as moderate or severe may require more extensive surgery and skin excision. At Edelstein Cosmetic, our surgeons will always work with you to determine the best form of treatment for your circumstances and desires.

What Are the Benefits of a Breast Lift?

Edelstein Cosmetic services the Toronto, ON, and surrounding area to perform breast lift surgery. Our surgical procedures aim to make breasts:

Less flattened out at the top to improve cleavage
Less elongated for a rounder shape
Have smaller areolas
Point forward as opposed to downward
Position higher up on the chest
Firmer to the touch

Who Are the Best Candidates for a Breast Lift?

Patients in Toronto, ON, seeking a breast lift surgery at Edelstein Cosmetic are typically experiencing the following issues:

Aging
Drooping or sagging breasts
Thinning breast tissue
Loss of fat in breast area
Weakened suspensory ligaments

Patients also seek breast lift surgery for the following aesthetic reasons:

Reposition breasts to sit higher on the chest
Reposition nipples to sit higher
Want more volume in the upper breasts without increasing the overall size of the breast?
Want a rounder breast shape?

Candidates for breast lift surgery are healthy and relatively fit. A complete medical history and assessment will be made before surgery to confirm that patients have the minimum health profile to qualify for a breast lift procedure. Patients should quit smoking four weeks before surgery and not resume smoking for at least four weeks after the procedure has been completed.

Patients who are breastfeeding should wait 3-4 months after they have weaned their child to get an accurate measurement of their current size so their final result can be determined.

Breast Implants and Auto-augmentation

A breast lift typically reduces the size of your breasts due to the removal of tissue during surgery. In fact, according to The Impact of Mastopexy on Brassiere Cup Size, you may lose a full cup size following surgery. This loss of volume is usually replaced with breast implants. Breast implants also help to give the breast a better shape and to fill the upper breast.

You can also get a breast lift without implants. At Edelstein Cosmetic, we offer the breast lift with auto-augmentation, a surgical technique that not only lifts breasts to create a perkier contour but also uses your own tissue to add volume, thereby making them larger without implants.

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What’s the first step?

Deciding whether or not to undergo breast surgery is a completely personal decision based on balancing the potential complications with achievable aesthetic benefits.

The first step will be to schedule a consultation with one of our surgeons at Edelstein Cosmetic in Toronto, ON. During the consultation, your surgeon will be able to assess how your unique circumstances (health, breast features, expectations, etc.) can affect the success of your surgery. They will also discuss the risks with you in full detail before scheduling your surgery.

Based on this information, you can decide whether or not you are comfortable with the level of risk that applies to you.

What to Expect on the Day of Breast Lift Surgery

The breast lift procedure is performed under general anesthesia. Your surgeon will make incisions to remove breast tissue and reposition your breasts to sit in the targeted area on your chest.

There are three types of incisions commonly used for breast lift surgery:

A periareolar incision is made around the areola at the border of lighter and darker skin. This incision produces scarring that is hidden well and blends into the skin.
A vertical incision begins at the bottom of the areola and travels to the breastfold. This incision placement tends to heal more successfully than other scars.
An incision along the breast folds an area that is naturally concealed by the lines and contours of the breast.

The degree of breast sagging will determine which incisions are necessary for the desired results.

After the incisions have been made, your surgeon will remove the excess breast tissue that has been stretched due to drooping and reshape the breast mound to make it rounder and fuller.

Next, your surgeon will reposition and elevate the breast tissue so it appears higher on the chest after surgery. The nipple will also be moved to a higher position while still attached to the breast. The areola will be reduced to a proportional size relative to the rest of the breast.

After your surgeon has lifted and shaped the breast, your breasts will be examined for symmetry. Once optimal symmetry has been reached, your surgeon will use specialized surgery techniques to close the incisions using methods that minimize scarring.

Breast Lift Recovery

After the breast lift procedure, you will be moved to a recovery room and monitored until you are more awake and feel ready to go home. If accompanied by a family member or friend, patients typically leave 2-3 hours after the procedure has been completed.

Your breasts will look bruised and swollen for the first two weeks post-surgery. This is normal. As the breasts heal and settle, the overall rejuvenated look of the breasts will become more apparent. Patients should closely follow post-op aftercare instructions to ensure their breasts heal quickly and safely. About one week after surgery, you will need to come in for a follow-up appointment.

For a fast and full recovery, it is advised to rest and relax at home for a few days after surgery. Please avoid strenuous activities.

Breast Lift Cost

How Much Does a Breast Lift Cost in Toronto, ON?

At Edelstein Cosmetic in Toronto, ON, our plastic surgeons, injectors, and medical aestheticians individualize the cost of treatment for you depending on exactly what you need to be done. Every patient is different, and fees are based on the following:

The complexity of your case and the type of procedure performed
The amount of time it would take to do your procedure

We can only provide a definite quote for breast lift surgery after you have been seen for your consultation.

A variety of payment options are available, including cash, certified cheque, debit card, Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. Medicard Finance & Health Smart Financing Co can arrange financing.

Why Choose Edelstein Cosmetic?

At Edelstein Cosmetic in Toronto, ON, we set the bar under the leadership of Dr. Edelstein and his team of providers. As esteemed members of the Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons (CSPS), American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS), American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), and Canadian Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (CSAPS), as well as holding the distinguished designation of Royal College of Surgeons Of Canada (FRCSC), Dr. Edelstein and his team prioritize delivering exceptional care and results to every patient.

Experience the highest standard of care and expertise in breast lift surgery with the dedicated team at Edelstein Cosmetic. Schedule your consultation today to embark on your journey to enhanced breast harmony and confidence.

Breast Lift FAQ’S

Breast lift procedures are major surgeries that will require anesthesia, so you should be comfortable throughout your surgery. While some pain is usual after surgery, most breast lift patients say it was “less than what they expected.” We will give you good pain medication that takes the edge off. Bruising and swelling are expected post-surgery.
The results of a breast lift procedure will be immediately apparent. However, the final results may take up to 3 to 6 months or longer as the swelling subsides and the skin adjusts. To achieve optimal results, follow your surgeon’s post-operative instructions.

Please note that a breast lift does not prevent aging, sagging, or drooping in the breasts. Genetics and lifestyle factors such as weight loss, weight gain, sun exposure, pregnancy, and smoking will affect the future maintenance of the breast lift.

The best way to ensure that you can maintain your results from breast lift surgery is to follow a healthy lifestyle that doesn’t promote too much change within the body and wear a supportive bra.
Most patients feel comfortable returning to their daily activities about 1-2 weeks after their procedure. You may resume walking as exercise after 1-2 weeks. More strenuous exercise (such as going to the gym, yoga, Pilates, weightlifting, and martial arts) can resume after 4-6 with clearance from your surgeon.

Breasts should be handled gently for 4-6 weeks after surgery. We will also schedule follow-up appointments at two months and six months.
If you find the size of your breasts to be too small or too large, you may choose to undergo a complementary procedure at the same time.

We may also perform a breast augmentation or reduction in conjunction with a breast lift. A complementary procedure may enable you to achieve an enhanced result that addresses more than one concern at the same time, so you won’t have to undergo the experience of two separate surgical procedures and their related recovery periods.

However, you can also schedule them at separate times if you are more comfortable doing so.

Please consult your surgeon with questions regarding additional surgical or non-surgical procedures and treatments. At Edelstein Cosmetic, your health and safety is the most important thing.
As with all surgeries, there are some risks associated with breast lifts. At Edelstein Cosmetic in Toronto, ON, our doctors perform careful, advanced surgical techniques to avoid complications.

Other risks and complications from breast lift surgery can include:
- Bleeding
- Changes in nipple or breast sensation
- Infection
- Delayed healing
- Poor scarring
- Need for revision surgery.

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Every woman deserves to look and feel beautiful, and for many of our Toronto patients, the breast lift has been a wonderful addition in helping them achieve their self-confidence. When you are ready to learn more about a possible breast lift for yourself, you should contact Edelstein Cosmetic and have a consultation. Call us at 416-256-5614 or use our website to request an appointment today!

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