Breast Lift With Implants
in Highland Park, IL
Embrace the Fullest Expression of Your Beauty
Why Choose Body by Bloch for a Breast Lift with Implants?
Do your breasts leave you feeling lackluster about your body? With Dr. Stephen Bloch’s advanced surgical techniques, you can have the beautiful, natural-looking breasts of your dreams. If your breasts are small, sag low on your chest, or have lost volume after pregnancy, a breast lift with implants is a breast surgery that can increase both firmness and size. A combination of a breast lift with implants is commonly performed to restore the breasts’ youthful appearance. Women who have had massive weight fluctuations, pregnancies, and breastfeeding are likely to need the two procedures combined. Sagging and loss of volume also occur with age, thus necessitating our Highland Park breast lift with implants procedure. Gravity is a major cause of sagging as the skin also loses elasticity with age. The use of implants is basically done for breast augmentation.
It is always important to have a highly skilled and experienced plastic surgeon determine if a patient needs just a breast lift, breast implant surgery, or both. If you need your procedure done in Highland Park, IL, or the Chicago Metro area, Dr. Steven Bloch is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 30 years of experience. He is not only a doctor with proven credentials but also an expert who is nationally recognized by his peers. Schedule your consultation today to discuss your options.
Breast Lift With Implants at a Glance
- Restores youthful appearance, increases firmness and size, and corrects sagging.
- Light activities resumed in 1-2 weeks; full recovery in 4-6 weeks.
- Long-lasting results with proper care and lifestyle maintenance.
- Personalized approach to meet your specific aesthetic goals.
Breast Enhancement, Elevated
What is a breast lift with implants?
A breast lift with implants (augmentation mastopexy) is a surgical procedure that combines a breast lift and breast augmentation using implants. The purpose of this procedure is to enhance breast shape, position, and size. Patients can choose from various types of implants, including saline or silicone, to achieve their desired look. This combination procedure is ideal for addressing sagging and lost breast volume and enhancing overall breast aesthetics.
Visualize Your Results Before Surgery
VECTRA 3D Imaging
Body by Bloch is proud to offer advanced VECTRA 3D imaging to help Highland Park breast lift with implants patients virtually “try on” various implant sizes and shapes. When compared to post-surgical photographs, VECTRA 3D images provide an amazingly realistic view of how different sizes and styles of implants will look from every angle.
Dr. Stephen Bloch uses this technology to ensure that your chosen implants are the perfect fit for your goals and body proportions. Experience the highest level of care with attentive and precise pre-operative planning at Body by Bloch.
Precision Approaches for Exceptional Results
What is the breast lift with implants procedure like?
On the day of surgery, you will receive anesthesia to ensure your safety and comfort throughout the procedure. Dr. Bloch will make precise incisions, usually around the areola and possibly extending downward, to lift and reshape the breast tissue. He will then insert your chosen implants in the optimal position in the breast pocket. The procedure typically takes about 2-3 hours. After surgery, you will be taken to a recovery area, where you will be monitored before being allowed to return home with a friend or family member to drive you.
Beautiful Inside and Out
What are the benefits of a breast lift with implants?
When undergoing a breast lift with implants Highland Park patients get a comprehensive and completely personalized procedure. Potential benefits of combining a breast lift with breast augmentation include:
- Enhanced shape and breast size. Achieves fuller, firmer, and more youthful-looking breasts.
- Improved confidence. Helps you feel more comfortable and confident in your appearance.
- Corrects sagging. Lifts breasts to a higher, more aesthetically pleasing position.
- Long-lasting results. With proper care, the results can be enjoyed for many years.
Trusted Care Every Step of the Way
Am I a candidate for a breast lift with implants?
Women who have a breast lift with implants typically desire to address one or more of the following concerns about the shape, position, and appearance of their breasts. In many cases, these concerns are a result of pregnancy, weight loss, aging, or genetics:
- Sagging breasts
- Nipples and areolas that point downward or fall below the breast crease
- Lack of volume and shapeliness
- Loss of firmness
Candidates should be in good overall health, with no medical conditions that could impede healing or increase the risk of complications. To ensure better healing, patients should be non-smokers or be willing to quit smoking before and after the surgery. Maintaining a stable weight is important, as significant weight fluctuations can affect the results of surgery. Women planning future pregnancies might be advised to wait to have the procedure since pregnancy can stretch the breasts and negate the results. Dr. Bloch will review your goals and medical history to ensure your safety and satisfaction with any procedure you are considering.
From Vision to Reality
Breast Lift With Implants Recovery
Although the recovery may vary from one individual to another, it may take up to 6 weeks to be able to resume work. Before that time, heavy lifting should be completely avoided. That said, many patients are able to resume light activities after a week or two. Dr. Bloch can discuss your surgical options and will give you detailed instructions for resuming your normal activities.
Most patients go home in a support bra. You may have swelling and see discolorations around the surgical sites, but these clear after a few days. The breasts will also be somewhat swollen and bruised at first. However, recent advances in pain management have made this a very comfortable procedure, and many patients do not even require pain pills.
Dr. Bloch will check your healing at post-operative appointments, and the sutures will be removed in a week or two. It may take some time before the breasts assume their more permanent shape. In other words, they have to settle in.
Early on, you may experience some decreased sensation in your nipples or breast skin, usually temporary. Since incisions are made around the nipple and below the breast, scars should not be noticeable, even in low-cut clothing. Dr. Bloch will give you specific instructions to follow for aftercare, which should promote faster healing.
Feel Your Best Every Day
Breast Lift With Implants Results
You will notice an immediate change in the shape and position of your breasts. Your final results will become more apparent as swelling subsides and the implants settle, usually within a few months. It is normal for the implants to sit higher on the chest during these first few months, but they will gradually descend and shift into their optimal position. With a healthy lifestyle and stable weight, the results of a breast lift with implants can be long-lasting. While age and gravity will continue to affect the breasts, the changes will be gradual, allowing you to enjoy your improved appearance for many years. Breast implants have a typical lifespan of 10-15 years, providing a long-lasting, low-maintenance method of enhancement.
Schedule Your Consultation
If you live in Highland Park, IL, the Chicago metro area or surrounding areas such as Lincolnshire, Wilmette, Winnetka, Deerfield, Lake Forest, North Shore, Glencoe, or another town and would like to learn more about getting breast implants with lift, contact Body by Bloch at 847-432-0840 or online to schedule a consultation.
Breast Lift With Implants
Frequently Asked Questions
This procedure should be long-lasting if you maintain a healthy lifestyle and avoid weight fluctuations. However, age and gravity are some of the factors that will still continue to affect your breast appearance. These factors, however, will cause very little change over a long time. So you should enjoy the improved aesthetics or youthful appearance of your breasts over a very long period.
If the appearance of your breasts due to sagging or volume loss is making you feel uncomfortable with your self-image, you are likely to be a good candidate. When you visit Dr. Bloch for your consultation, the surgeon will examine you to determine the best way your procedure should be performed. He will take measurements to determine the relative position of your nipple-areola complex to the inframammary fold or breast crease. You will also explain to the doctor your desired change in appearance so that he can let you know the most realistic results you can expect.
There will be many decisions to make, from the type and size of implants to the desired projection and profile. You should allow Dr. Bloch to use his skills and experience to recommend the best options for you. The doctor may also order medical tests because you should not have any medical conditions that can potentially make your surgery risky.
A breast lift (mastopexy) raises and reshapes sagging breasts by excising excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue. Breast augmentation involves using implants to increase the size and fullness of the breasts. A breast lift with implants (augmentation mastopexy) combines both procedures to enhance both the position and volume of the breasts.
The combined breast lift with implants procedure typically takes about 2-3 hours. The duration can vary depending on the complexity of the surgery and the specific techniques used.
Patients can choose between saline and silicone implants. The choice depends on personal preferences and desired outcomes. During your consultation, Dr. Bloch will help you decide the best type, size, and shape of implants.
Scarring is an inevitable part of any surgical procedure. However, Dr. Bloch places incisions strategically to minimize visible scarring. Incisions are typically made around the areola, and possibly extending downward, which can be concealed by most clothing and swimsuits. Scars usually fade over time.
While you will notice an immediate change in the shape and position of your breasts, the final results will become more apparent as swelling subsides and the implants settle, usually within a few months.
As with any surgery, there are risks, including infection, bleeding, scarring, and changes in nipple or breast sensation. When selecting a plastic surgeon to perform your breast surgery, make sure to evaluate their experience and qualifications, including whether or not the surgeon is board-certified. Dr. Bloch prioritizes a well-informed process and will discuss all potential risks with you during your consultation.
The results of a breast lift with implants are long-lasting, especially if you maintain a stable weight and healthy lifestyle. While age and gravity will continue to affect your breasts, the changes will be gradual. Breast implants have a typical lifespan of 10-15 years.
Many women can still breastfeed after the procedure, but it depends on the surgical technique used and individual circumstances. Dr. Bloch can discuss your specific situation and potential impact on breastfeeding during your consultation. However, it is usually recommended that you have a breast lift with implants when you are not planning any future pregnancies since physical changes during pregnancy and breastfeeding can compromise the results of a breast lift.
The cost of the procedure varies based on factors such as the kind of implants used and the details of the surgery. Our office can provide a detailed cost estimate during your consultation.
