Is a Breast Lift Painful?

Mastopexy is performed under general anesthesia, meaning patients will be in a deep state of temporary, controlled unconsciousness and won’t be able to feel pain. As you recover, you might be surprised at how manageable the discomfort is. You’ll experience some swelling, tenderness, and soreness, but this can be tolerated with pain medication.

How Many Appointments Will I Need?

All of your appointments will take place at our office in Evansville, IN, outside Newburgh, Henderson, & Vanderburgh County. Your first appointment will be a consultation, during which you will discuss the procedure in detail and create a personalized treatment plan with Dr. Conkright. Next, you’ll return for your surgery, followed by a series of check-in appointments, usually spaced every few weeks to a few months. Dr. Conkright will always let you know when your next appointment is and what you can expect.

How Long Until I See Results?

Recovering from a breast lift requires patience, persistence, and following Dr. Conkright’s instructions to ensure you achieve optimal results. You’ll notice an immediate improvement in your breasts directly after your surgery, alongside swelling and bruising. Final results typically show up after 3 months, as the breasts finish settling and the swelling has completely gone away.

How Soon Can I Travel After a Breast Lift?

It’s important to prioritize rest in the initial stage of recovery, as your body will need time to heal without stress or other external factors that can make healing more difficult. We recommend waiting at least a couple of weeks before flying, as cabin pressure can reopen incisions and cause bleeding, swelling, and bruising.

What Are the Risks Associated with a Breast Lift?

Mastopexy offers significant benefits, yet it also carries inherent risks. Some of those risks include: Anesthesia risks Bleeding or hematoma formation Asymmetry Swelling Breast contour and shape irregularities Temporary or permanent changes in nipple or breast sensation Deep vein thrombosis, cardiac and pulmonary complications Tissue and fat necrosis Accumulation of fluid Infection Poor incision healing Possibility of revisional surgery Loss of nipple Unsatisfactory results

Breast Lift (Mastopexy)

Evansville, IN

Breast Surgeon Serving Newburgh, Henderson, & Vanderburgh County

Rediscover Beautiful, Youthful Proportions.

A woman’s breasts may droop as a result of the natural effects of aging, heredity, gravity, pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight loss. At Conkright Aesthetics, we help patients in Newburgh, Henderson, & Vanderburgh County restore their confidence in their breasts with our popular breast lift, also called a mastopexy. This procedure is performed to return youthful shape and lift to breasts that have sagged or lost volume and firmness.

If you have sagging breasts and are looking for a solution, a breast lift might be the perfect solution. Under the steady hand of Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. J. Michael Conkright, you’ll achieve stunning, natural-looking results that restore the youthfulness in your breasts with a smooth, comfortable recovery.

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What is a Breast Lift (Mastopexy)?

Breast lifts rejuvenate the breasts by trimming excess skin and tightening supporting tissues to achieve an uplifted, youthful contour. A breast lift improves the appearance of your breasts in several ways. It elevates your breast tissue, removes excess skin from the lower portion of your breasts, and reshapes the remaining breast skin. At the same time, it relocates your nipple and areola (the pigmented skin surrounding your nipple) to a higher position. If your areolas have stretched over time, they can be reduced in size. Women who have their breasts lifted often may also decide to have them enlarged. If this is the case, an implant is placed behind the breast tissue or chest muscle (Mastopexy with Implants).

Am I a Candidate for Mastopexy?

The best candidates for a breast lift at Conkright Aesthetics in Evansville are in Newburgh, Henderson, & Vanderburgh County and have the following characteristics:

No serious health conditions
Not prone to keloid scarring
Noticed that your breasts have started to sag, and the effects of gravity are wreaking havoc.
Mentally and emotionally stable
Realistic expectations

As a woman ages, breast skin loses elasticity and firmness, and the breasts may droop as the years creep up. Mastopexy can reduce the extra skin and give the breasts their former, firmer shape and feel.

What Are the Benefits of a Breast Lift?

A breast lift in Evansville offers patients in Newburgh, Henderson, & Vanderburgh County a variety of incredible benefits, making it one of the most popular procedures, especially for people recovering from pregnancy or who have lost weight and volume in their breasts. Here are some of the benefits you may encounter:

Firmer, more youthful-looking breasts
Enhanced comfort in clothing
Natural nipple projection
Improved overall comfort
Reduced irritation under the breasts
Enhanced appearance of sagging breasts
Improved confidence
Natural-looking results
Long-lasting results

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How to Begin Your Breast Lift Journey

To begin your breast lift journey, you will need to schedule a consultation with Dr. J. Michael Conkright at Conkright Aesthetics in Evansville near Newburgh, Henderson, & Vanderburgh County. As you meet with him, you will cover a wide range of topics and work together to determine your candidacy or explore other options. Here are some elements of the consultation that you can expect:

A detailed explanation of the procedure
A discussion revolving around your goals and expectations
A comprehensive physical examination
Review of your medical history
A look at before-and-after photos of previous patients
A discussion about other procedures to combine

If you and Dr. Conkright both agree that a mastopexy is the best procedure to meet your aesthetic goals, he will create a personalized treatment plan outlining how to prepare for and recover from the surgery, which procedures are combined (if any), and a results timeline. You’ll schedule a surgery with our patient coordinator and begin preparation for your breast lift surgery.

How is a Breast Lift Performed?

Mastopexy is usually performed on an outpatient basis under general anesthesia and lasts from one to three hours. A commonly performed breast lift technique uses incisions that follow your breast’s natural contour. The resulting scar, which is permanent, will fade to some extent over time. It encircles the areola, then extends vertically down the breast and horizontally along the crease beneath the breast.

There are other breast lift techniques that may eliminate the horizontal incision, the vertical incision, or both. The choice of incision pattern depends on individual patient factors and Dr. Conkright’s recommendation.

All of our breast lift surgeries take place at our state-of-the-art surgical facility in Evansville, IN, near Newburgh, Henderson, & Vanderburgh County.

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Combining My Breast Lift with Other Procedures

If you have multiple aesthetic concerns you want to address, we’d be happy to discuss the possibility of combining other procedures with your breast lift. Here are some popular procedures our Evansville, Newburgh, Henderson, & Vanderburgh County patients combine with their mastopexy.

One of the most popular combinations is breast lift and breast augmentation. While a mastopexy elevates the breast tissue for a higher, more youthful projection, a breast augmentation adds volume and shape for individuals seeking a more pronounced silhouette.

Your Guide to Post-Breast Lift Care

Mastopexy Or Breast Lift Recovery Time

Most Evansville, Newburgh, Henderson, & Vanderburgh County patients are immediately satisfied with their new breasts and can typically return to work one to two weeks following the procedure.

Following surgery, your breasts will be wrapped in a gauze dressing or placed in a surgical bra. You may be instructed to wear a supportive bra for several weeks.

Swelling and discoloration are to be expected but will gradually subside. The scars will be red and raised for several months — gradually fading in color and flattening out. Nipple sensation is generally preserved with this operation. The incidence of loss is usually less than 5%. You may experience decreased sensation in your breasts or nipples, which is usually temporary. You should be able to return to work within one to two weeks.

How Much Does a Breast Lift Cost in
Evansville, IN?

The cost of a breast lift in Evansville largely depends on several factors, including the extent of the procedure, whether other procedures are combined, and the experience of the provider. At Conkright Aesthetics, we are always upfront about costs and will work with you to find a solution that meets your aesthetic goals while staying within your budget. To learn more about the cost of a mastopexy, please schedule a consultation with Dr. Conkright.

Why choose us?

Dr. Conkright has over two decades of experience performing breast lift surgeries for patients looking to elevate their sagging breasts and regain their confidence and sense of empowerment. His refined touch helps him make precise incisions during the surgery, leading to enhanced results that look natural and last longer. He has a deep understanding of mastopexy techniques and how to determine which is best for each patient’s individual needs.

Dr. Conkright is board-certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, the only board recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties to certify plastic surgeons, and a member of the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, whose mission is to advance quality care to plastic surgery patients by encouraging high standards of training, ethics, physician practice, and research in plastic surgery. He is also a member of the Aesthetic Society, the world’s leading professional organization of ABPS board-certified plastic surgeons dedicated solely to the art, science, and safe practice of aesthetic surgery and cosmetic medicine of the face and body.

Breast Lift FAQ'S

All of your appointments will take place at our office in Evansville, IN, outside Newburgh, Henderson, & Vanderburgh County. Your first appointment will be a consultation, during which you will discuss the procedure in detail and create a personalized treatment plan with Dr. Conkright. Next, you’ll return for your surgery, followed by a series of check-in appointments, usually spaced every few weeks to a few months.

Dr. Conkright will always let you know when your next appointment is and what you can expect.
Recovering from a breast lift requires patience, persistence, and following Dr. Conkright’s instructions to ensure you achieve optimal results. You’ll notice an immediate improvement in your breasts directly after your surgery, alongside swelling and bruising. Final results typically show up after 3 months, as the breasts finish settling and the swelling has completely gone away.
Mastopexy offers significant benefits, yet it also carries inherent risks. Some of those risks include:
- Anesthesia risks
- Bleeding or hematoma formation
- Asymmetry
- Swelling
- Breast contour and shape irregularities
- Temporary or permanent changes in nipple or breast sensation
- Deep vein thrombosis, cardiac and pulmonary complications
- Tissue and fat necrosis
- Accumulation of fluid
- Infection
- Poor incision healing
- Possibility of revisional surgery
- Loss of nipple
- Unsatisfactory results

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Consultation

When you are ready to take the first step toward restoring projection and a youthful appearance to your sagging breasts, you may book a consultation with Dr. Conkright at our office in Evansville, near Newburgh, Henderson, & Vanderburgh County. We aim to make this experience as comfortable as possible for you, so please let us know if you have any questions or concerns, and we’d be happy to help!

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