Breast Lift with Implants

Ideal breast lift candidates are women seeking a remedy for drooping breasts. It is important to have realistic expectations about the results of breast lift surgery. Although a breast lift can be performed on any size breasts, women with smaller breasts typically enjoy the greatest benefits. The candidates should be over the age of 18, have breasts with stretched skin and less volume than in the past, physically healthy and emotionally stable. Women that are pregnant or breastfeeding are not ideal candidates.

The typical cost for breast implants ranges from $3000 - $6000 for saline implants and $4500-$9000 for silicone implants. This price range doesn't include anesthesia, operating room fees, any necessary medical tests, the surgeon’s level of expertise and the geographic location of the procedure.

Breast lift recovery depends on the extent of the surgery and the patient's natural healing process. The patient should expect to take at least a week off work. During this time, the patient should avoid bending, straining and lifting. The patient will need to wear compression garments and bandages for about a week. Be sure to keep the bandages clean and change any drainage tubes. The surgeon will remove the tubes a few days after surgery. In general, breast implants last about 10-15 years.