If your breasts feel too heavy, cause physical discomfort, or no longer look like they used to, you might be thinking about a breast reduction. But did you know that combining a breast reduction and lift can boost your results? At Dr. Arie Benchetrit’s practice in Montreal, QC, we offer a comprehensive approach that addresses size, shape, and perkiness simultaneously.
With more than three decades of specialized plastic surgery experience and thousands of successful surgeries, Dr. Benchetrit is frequently recognized as a leading plastic surgeon in Montreal. Patients come to Dr. Benchetrit for his expertise in minimal-scar techniques and his empathetic, understanding nature. His goal is to provide you with the surgery that works best for your body, with the quickest recovery possible. In this blog, you’ll learn why breast reduction and lift often work best in combination.
Why a Breast Reduction Alone May Not Be Enough
A breast reduction removes extra tissue and reshapes the breast mound. The main goal is reducing the overall size and weight of the breast tissue.
But without a breast lift, the breasts may still sit lower on the chest than you’d like after surgery: Smaller, but not necessarily perkier or more youthful-looking. That’s why many women choose both procedures.
How the Lift Makes a Difference
During the lift portion of your surgery, Dr. Benchetrit repositions the breast higher on the chest wall and brings the skin around the areola together for a firmer, rounder shape.
Depending on the position of your nipple and areola (whether it points downward or sags,) Dr. Benchetrit often elevates them to better align with the new breast position.
So, the combination of breast reduction and lift offers benefits including:
- Eliminating the discomfort of heavy or overly large breasts
- Helping you fit clothes better
- Helping you feel more confident about your body
Minimizing Scars, Maximizing Results
Most surgeons use the standard anchor incision for breast reduction and lift procedures. This involves three incisions: Around the areola, vertically down to the breast crease, and horizontally along the crease.
Dr. Benchetrit prefers a less extensive incision pattern, which significantly minimizes scarring compared to the anchor incision. His vertical scar technique, aka a “lollipop” incision, includes one incision around the areola and another vertical one down to the breast crease.
It avoids the horizontal scar under the breast, resulting in less visible scarring and a perkier, more natural breast shape. Along with less scarring, this technique promotes smoother healing, with no drains required.
Dr. Benchetrit uses self-dissolving sutures and expertly guides you through a scar care plan to help your scars fade even further.
Breast Reduction With Lift in Montreal, QC
If you’re considering breast reduction, pairing it with a lift could give you the most satisfying, natural-looking outcome. Call Dr. Arie Benchetrit’s office in Montreal at 514-695-7450 to book your consultation. Virtual consultations are available now.
