Here in Northbrook, Illinois, breast lift with Dr. Mark Sisco is a favorite procedure among women in search of a youthful boost who expect quality care and exceptional results. Serving patients from the North Shore, Arlington Heights, Glenview, Mt. Prospect, Highland Park, and beyond, Dr. Sisco performs breast lift surgery to improve the shape of the breasts while retaining their natural look and feel.
Who Needs a Breast Lift?
Breast lift surgery is appropriate for women who are generally satisfied with the size of their breasts but bothered by sagginess. The procedure can:
- Help the breasts appear firmer and more sculpted
- Improve symmetry if the breasts are misaligned
- Reshape or resize the areolas
Breast lift is especially popular with women who have had children since pregnancy and breastfeeding can leave the breasts looking “deflated.
Breast Lift (Mastopexy)
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Breast Reduction/Lift and Tummy Tuck
This woman in her 40s came to Dr. Sisco to improve the appearance of her breasts and abdomen. Her breasts had sagged considerably over the years and she had a distended belly due to muscle separation from childbirth. Dr. Sisco performed a combination of a breast lift, breast augmentation, and tummy tuck to reshape her body and restore her you... Read More
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
This woman in her 40s had experienced a lot of sagging in her breasts and lost volume. Dr. Sisco performed a breast lift with silicone implants to reshape her breasts. Her breasts are fuller and perkier, giving her the youthful shape she wanted. Please contact Dr. Sisco's Northbrook, IL plastic surgery practice at (847) 504-2333 to s... Read More
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
Implant Removal with Breast Lift
This 20-year-old woman underwent a breast lift and reduction to address her heavy, pendulous breasts that made exercise difficult and uncomfortable. The procedure lifted and reshaped her breasts, reducing their size to a more manageable and proportionate level. As a result, she can now exercise more easily and confidently, experiencing improv... Read More
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
Breast Recution and Lift
This woman in her 50s presented to Dr. Sisco approximately six months after undergoing breast augmentation with mastopexy elsewhere. She was dissatisfied with the position of her implants and the persistent droopiness in her breasts. Dr. Sisco performed a revision of her breast augmentation, incorporating a more aggressive lift to address the... Read More
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After 25 years with implants, this woman in her 50s experienced significant sagging, with her breasts dropping off the front of the implants (waterfall deformity). To restore a youthful, lifted shape, Dr. Mark Sisco replaced her implants and performed a breast lift, reshaping the breasts and reducing the size of her areolae for a more proport... Read More
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
Breast Lift/Reduction and Tummy Tuck
This woman in her 30s desired a lift and reduction of her large, pendulous breasts. Dr. Sisco performed breast lift and reduction in Northbrook, IL, to make this patient's breasts smaller and give them a more youthful appearance. While breast reduction with lift leaves scars, the ones like those shown the "after"... Read More
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
Breast Lift with Tummy Tuck
This busy executive in her 50s desired more youthful, smaller breasts and a tighter abdominal contour. Dr. Sisco performed a breast lift to restore a lifted, natural shape and size, while also performing an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) with flank liposuction to tighten and sculpt the abdomen. The result is a more youthful and contoured appeara... Read More
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
Breast Reduction and lift
This 20-year-old woman underwent a breast lift and reduction to address her heavy, pendulous breasts that made exercise difficult and uncomfortable. The procedure lifted and reshaped her breasts, reducing their size to a more manageable and proportionate level. As a result, she can now exercise more easily and confidently, experiencing improv... Read More
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
How Much Does a Breast Lift Cost?
Here in Chicago, the cost of breast lift surgery depends very much on the specifics of the surgery. During your consultation, we offer you a written estimate for your procedure that details the anticipated fees. There’s no need to decide immediately during this appointment. Instead, you can take home the estimate and share it with other household decision-makers before moving forward with your surgery.
What Are the Different Types of Breast Lift?
Your breast lift surgery is tailored to your needs. During the planning process, Dr. Sisco takes extensive measurements of your breasts and facilitates a candid discussion with you about your ideal outcome. Typically, a breast lift is performed using 1 of the following incision types:
- Concentric: Also called the “doughnut” incision, this traces all the way around the areola. Once healed, this incision is nearly invisible because it blends with the natural color delineation of the areola. However, this incision creates the least amount of lift, and therefore it’s best for patients who need only a minimal amount of improvement.
- Circumvertical: Also called the “lollipop” incision, this option uses the concentric incision with the addition of a vertical line down the lower portion of the breast. This option offers a moderate amount of lift and can also change the size and shape of the areola.
- Inverted “T”: Also called the “anchor” incision, this option adds a horizontal incision along the breast crease to the lollipop incision. This incision provides the most lift and is typically used when the breasts show significant sagging.
Regardless of the incision that’s the best match for you, Dr. Sisco uses meticulous techniques during surgery to ensure that the resulting scar is as discreet as possible.
Choosing Between a Breast Lift and Augmentation
A breast lift removes sagging, excess skin and raises the breasts to create more shapely, youthfully positioned breasts, but it doesn’t add the volume you would get from a breast augmentation. Women who want both fuller and more elevated breasts often combine their breast lift with implants to achieve the results they’re looking for.
Breast lift surgery can also be combined with breast implant removal surgery to reshape the breasts or breast reduction to reduce the size of your breasts and lift them. During your consultation, Dr. Sisco listens carefully to your aesthetic goals and helps you decide on the best approach.
What Can I Expect on the Day of My Breast Lift Surgery?
Dr. Sisco performs breast lift surgery as an outpatient procedure. However, to ensure your comfort, you’ll be under general anesthesia for the duration. The procedure can take a couple of hours to complete, after which you’re briefly monitored before being able to return home in the care of an adult.
How Long Is Recovery From a Breast Lift?
Recuperation after a breast lift is often faster than patients anticipate, although you should expect some bruising and swelling in the breast area that will mostly resolve within a couple of weeks of the surgery. Wearing a support bra helps minimize swelling; you will receive guidance from Dr. Sisco on how to address these and other issues during your recovery.
If you work a relatively sedentary job, you should be able to comfortably return to the office within a week. However, it’s best to avoid anything strenuous for several more weeks.
It’s important to keep your incisions dry and protected during your recovery. Once you are cleared to shower after surgery, be sure to pat your incisions thoroughly dry. Do not sit in a bathtub or go swimming for the first 4 weeks after surgery so that your incisions have time to heal fully before being immersed in water. With proper care, breast lift incisions will fade from red to light pink over the next few months and begin to flatten.
How Long After a Breast Lift Can I Sleep on My Side?
After a breast lift, avoid sleeping on your side or stomach for the first week or two to prevent putting pressure on the incisions. It’s best to sleep on your back propped up with pillows or in a recliner as directed by Dr. Sicso.
How Long Does a Breast Lift Last?
Your breast lift results can last for many years, especially if your weight stays relatively stable and you don’t become pregnant.
Get started today. Request your consultation with Dr. Sisco online or call us at (847) 504-2333 to request your appointment. Located just north of Chicago, our office is minutes away from Arlington Heights, Glenview, Highland Park, and Glencoe.
Achieve Smoother Contours With Axillary Breast Tissue Excision
Take your results to the next level by combining your breast lift with axillary breast tissue excision—a procedure in which Dr. Sisco carefully removes excess tissue in the armpit area. This helps achieve a more contoured look and eliminates unwanted bumps for a naturally smooth appearance.
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