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If you’re looking for a way to regain the youthful and perky look of your breasts, a breast lift with Dr. Daniel Kolder could be the solution you need. With years of experience and expertise, Dr. Kolder is a board-certified plastic surgeon who offers top-notch breast lift procedures at his offices in Camarillo and Studio City.
Whether you’re looking to restore your breasts after pregnancy or weight loss or simply want to enhance your natural shape, Dr. Kolder can help you achieve the results you desire. With his personalized approach and attention to detail, you can trust that you’ll be in good hands with Dr. Kolder. So why wait? Book your appointment today and get ready to love your new look!
Breast Lift Surgery
Breast Lift Surgery
About Breast Lift Surgery
A breast lift, also known as mastopexy, is a cosmetic breast enhancement surgery performed to elevate and improve the shape of breasts that have become droopy or saggy. This breast surgery is popular with women who have experienced changes to their breasts after having children, losing a large amount of weight or simply from the inescapable effects of gravity as we age.
In addition to lifting and reshaping, a breast lift can also reposition the nipples and areolas to a more youthful, natural-looking position. While a breast lift can enhance the overall appearance and contour of the breasts, it does not significantly increase breast size. However, it can be combined with breast implants if additional volume is desired.
Breast Lift vs. Breast Reduction vs. Breast Augmentation
Three popular breast enhancement procedures include breast lifts, breast reduction and breast augmentation. Each one can achieve specific
goals on its own, though these are sometimes combined to customize your procedure to meet your desired look.
• A breast lift raises and reshapes drooping or sagging breasts to create a firmer, perkier look and feel. On its own, a breast lift does not significantly change breast size.
• A breast reduction almost always includes a breast lift but also removes excess breast tissue to reduce breast size and relieve discomfort caused by very large breasts.
• A breast augmentation uses breast implants to increase breast volume and can also enhance breast shape or symmetry. When combined with a breast lift, breast augmentation can both lift and enlarge the breasts at the same time.
Benefits of a Breast Lift
The primary purpose of a breast lift is to restore the breasts to a higher position on the chest and remove and tighten loose skin that leads to a sagging or drooping appearance. As such, a breast lift can address several common cosmetic concerns and comes with a variety of benefits:
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Lifts sagging breasts. A breast lift primarily addresses breast ptosis, or sagging.
• Repositions nipples and areolas. During a breast lift, Dr. Kolder repositions the nipples and areolas to a more youthful position on the chest. Overly large or stretched areolas can also be addressed.
• Improves breast shape and firmness. A breast lift restores a rounded, lifted contour to breasts that have lost volume or appear deflated.
• Enhances symmetry. A breast lift on its own can often address breast asymmetry if you do not want a larger size with implants.
• Boosts confidence. Dr. Kolder’s patients report feeling more confident and comfortable in their own bodies after breast lift surgery.
Candidates for Breast Lift Surgery
A breast lift is able to address changes in the breasts, such as sagging, loss of shape, nipples that point downward, stretched breast skin, enlarged areolas and breast asymmetry, where one breast sits lower than the other. If you are bothered by any of these concerns, a breast lift may be a good option.
Ideal candidates should:
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Be in good overall health.
• Be at a healthy, stable weight.
• Not smoke, or be willing to quit prior to surgery.
• Have realistic expectations for their results.
• Understand that a breast lift will not significantly affect breast size.
Your Breast Lift Consultation
During your breast lift consultation with Dr. Kolder, you will be able to discuss your goals in detail and ask any questions you may have about the procedure. Dr. Kolder will review your medical history, perform a physical evaluation and discuss the details of the procedure from start to finish. Breast lift before and after photos will also be available for you to get an idea of the kinds of results you can expect.
Some women may also benefit from combining a breast lift with breast implants. If you would like increased volume in addition to correcting breast drooping, Dr. Kolder may recommend this combination procedure.
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Advanced Breast Lift Techniques
We are proud to offer our patients the latest and most advanced techniques for breast lift surgeries. Dr. Kolder is able to enhance your breast lift by reshaping and augmenting the breast with your own natural tissue. He may also use an absorbable mesh support, such as GalaFLEX™, to reinforce the breast structure as it heals. These cutting-edge techniques, combined with Dr. Kolder’s extensive knowledge and expertise, result in exceptional and natural-looking outcomes.
The Breast Lift Procedure
Your breast lift will be performed under general anesthesia at our fully-accredited, state-of-the-art surgery center. Most breast lift procedures are completed in 1 to 3 hours, depending on the complexity of each case.
During the procedure, Dr. Kolder will carefully create an incision in the breast to reshape the underlying tissue and remove any excess skin to help elevate the breasts. If combining a lift with a breast augmentation, breast implants will also be placed at this time.
The nipples and areolas may be repositioned or resized, if necessary, to better complement the new breast shape. Once the desired improvements are achieved, the incisions are sutured and you will be monitored in a recovery room. You will need a responsible adult to drive you to and from your appointment and to stay with you for at least the first 24 hours.
Recovering from Breast Lift Surgery
There will be some bruising, swelling, and slight discomfort or tightness after your breast lift surgery. These conditions are temporary, and most patients feel well enough to return to work within 1 to 2 weeks. You’ll need to wear a surgical bra 24 hours a day for the first 2 weeks to support healing. Heavy lifting and strenuous activity should be avoided until Dr. Kolder gives you clearance, usually around 4 to 6 weeks.
Caring for your incisions as directed is important for minimizing scarring, and you’ll return for follow-up visits so Dr. Kolder can monitor your progress. While you’ll notice an immediate change in breast position, final results become more refined as swelling subsides and the breasts settle over the next several months.
Breast Lift Results
You will notice an immediate improvement in the position and shape of your breasts after surgery, although swelling will temporarily camouflage initial results. As your body recovers over the following weeks and months, your breasts will gradually settle into their new, lifted contours, revealing smoother, firmer and more youthful results.
A breast lift restores a perkier appearance by reducing sagging, repositioning the nipples to a natural height and tightening stretched skin. Many women find that their breasts look and feel rounder, more balanced and better proportioned to their overall figure.
Results are typically long-lasting, especially if you maintain a healthy lifestyle and stable weight. While aging and gravity will continue to have natural effects over time, most patients enjoy their improved breast shape and position for many years.
Women frequently report feeling more confident in both fitted clothing and swimwear, enjoying the freedom to wear styles they may have previously avoided.
FAQ’s
The exact cost of a breast lift in California will depend on the details of your specific procedure and whether or not you choose to include breast implants with your lift. We will be able to provide you with a more accurate breast lift cost estimate at the time of your consultation, as well as provide information about available financing options if interested.
In most cases, health insurance plans do not cover the cost of a breast lift, since it is typically considered to be an elective procedure. However, if a breast lift is deemed medically necessary, such as if chaffing or chronic rashes occur due to drooping breasts, some insurance plans may cover all or part of the costs. For more details about your health plan coverage, call the number listed on the back of your insurance card.
Breast lifts are designed to treat a variety of different breast concerns. Droopy breasts, often due to age, pregnancy or gravity are able to be lifted to a higher, more youthful appearance.
As you age, changes occur in the fatty breast tissue, often resulting in a loss of firmness in the breast. A breast lift can address and reshape this breast tissue, resulting in increased firmness and improved texture, as well as overall appearance.
There is no single best age to get a breast lift. It depends more on your individual needs and goals than your age. Many women choose to have a lift in their 30s to 50s, often after pregnancy, breastfeeding or weight changes that have affected breast shape. During your consultation, Dr. Kolder will help you decide if now could be the right time in your life to move forward with breast lift surgery.
A breast lift is designed to alter the contour and position of your breasts but should not significantly change the size of your breasts. If you are looking to increase or reduce your breast size, you may want to consider breast augmentation or reduction. Often these can be done at the same time as your breast lift.
While a breast lift is a relatively safe procedure, all surgeries pose potential risks. Some of the possible risks associated with a breast lift include excessive bleeding, anesthesia complications, changes in sensation, blood clots and breast asymmetry.
Breast lifts do not impair the function of the breast, so having children after a breast lift should not cause any complications. However, weight gain and breast tissue changes that happen during pregnancy can reverse the results of a breast lift. Ideally, you want to plan a breast lift after you are done having children.
While everyone heals differently, it is common for breast lift incisions to appear red and raised for a few months after your breast lift. These scars typically fade over time.
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Dr. Daniel G. Kolder is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. As a highly trained plastic surgeon serving Ventura County, he is best-known for his warm, easy manner, compassionate care, and beautiful, natural results.
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Breast Lift Camarillo
Restore Elegance & Lift You Deserve
A breast lift has been known to have an effect greater than just changing one’s appearance—it is a way to regain one’s silhouette, to make your clothes fit better, and to renew your self-esteem. In Camarillo, this operation is actually the solution for breast sagging that has become apparent as a result of aging, pregnancy, fluctuations in weight, or heredity. It is the comeback of the breast to be tight, to have volume, and to present a more youthful silhouette with a totally natural look.
We provide a surgical mastopexy that elevates and reconstructs the breasts to keep up with the individual’s self-esteem while ensuring comfort is maintained. In case you have observed that the breast has lost its firmness or that the breast position has lowered, a lift might be the correct answer.
What Happens During the Procedure
1. Comprehensive Consultation
- Review of your breast anatomy, skin elasticity, and personal aesthetic goals
- Evaluation of whether you need lift alone or a combined procedure (lift + implants)
- Discussion of incision types based on amount of sagging and desired outcome
2. Surgical Technique
- Incisions are placed in discreet locations—around areolas, vertically down, or with fold (fold-under) incisions depending on lift degree
- Removal of excess skin, repositioning of nipple-areola complex, reshaping underlying breast tissue
- Closure with layered sutures to support healing and create a smooth silhouette
3. Recovery & Aftercare
- Expect swelling, bruising and sensation changes in early days; these generally improve over first few weeks
- A surgical bra or support garment is worn continuously for several weeks to help shape and support
- Return to daily tasks in about one to two weeks; avoid heavy lifting, exertion, or strenuous activity for initial recovery period
Benefits & Things to Know
- Lifts sagging or drooping breast tissue for rejuvenated contours
- Improves breast symmetry, shape, and the position of nipples
- Enhances self-confidence, fit in clothing and swimwear
Things to consider:
- Scarring is required; its visibility depends on technique and healing, though many scars fade over time
- Sensation changes can occur in nipples and skin—often temporary, sometimes longer lasting
- Results are durable, yet factors like gravity, future pregnancies, weight gain or loss may affect long-term appearance
Is It Right for You?
You may be a good candidate if you:
- Have noticeable breast sagging or ptosis
- Are in good overall health, non-smoker or willing to stop during healing
- Do not plan significant weight fluctuations or future pregnancies (or okay with potential impact)
- Have realistic expectations regarding outcome and recovery