Breast Lift with Implants in Miami, FL

Combining a breast lift with breast implants can lift, reshape, and enhance the size of the breasts in one comprehensive breast procedure. Adam J. Rubinstein, M.D., F.A.C.S., is a board-certified Miami plastic surgeon who specializes in breast surgery, offering life-changing results to the residents of Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and surrounding communities in South Florida.

Is a Breast Lift with Implants Right for Me?

What is a Breast Lift with Implants?

A Breast Lift with Implants, also known as augmentation mastopexy or a breast lift with augmentation, is a surgical procedure that aims to address both the position and fullness of the breasts. This combined approach involves lifting the breasts to a more youthful and perky position while simultaneously increasing their size and improving their shape with breast implants. It’s an ideal solution for women who experience breast sagging due to aging, weight fluctuations, pregnancy, or breastfeeding and wish to restore or enhance their breast volume.

What Can a Breast Lift with Implants Accomplish?

Enhanced breast volume
Corrected breast sagging
Improved breast symmetry
Restored nipple position
Boosted self-confidence
Long-lasting and natural-looking results

What are the Different Types of Breast Implants?

The two main types of breast implants are saline implants and silicone implants.

Saline Breast Implants

Saline implants are filled with sterile saltwater after being inserted, allowing for adjustable volume. Generally, saline implants offer a firmer feel compared to silicone options. In case of rupture, the saline solution is safely absorbed and naturally expelled by the body. However, they may be more prone to rippling, especially in patients with thin skin or little breast tissue.

Silicone Breast Implants

These implants are pre-filled with a silicone gel that closely mimics the feel of natural breast tissue. As a result, silicone implants are known for their soft, natural feel. In case of a rupture, the gel may remain within the implant shell or escape into the breast implant pocket, requiring regular monitoring with MRI or ultrasound.

Natrelle 410 Shaped Gel Implants

Dr. Rubinstein is proud to offer Natrelle 410 Shaped Gel Implants, which are a new breast enhancement technology approved by the FDA. These implants offer stability and simplicity when choosing the correct shape and size for each patient. With over 140 prefabricated sizes and shapes of Natrelle 410 cohesive gel implants available, there is a style that is perfect for each woman’s aesthetic goals and body shape. Natrelle 410 shaped gel implants have several benefits, such as:

No unsightly folds or rippling of an implant’s materials
The implant retains the shape and position inside the body
Providing a more youthful appearance for a woman
Implants remain firm and more natural

Are You A Candidate For a Breast Lift with Implants?

Just about anyone who wants to improve the shape, size, and lift of their breasts would be a good candidate for a breast lift with augmentation. If you think you might be a good candidate for breast lift and augmentation surgery, the next step is to schedule a consultation with Dr. Rubinstein. During your consultation, Dr. Rubinstein can evaluate your goals and determine the optimal treatment options. This is an excellent opportunity to ask any questions about the breast surgery process. Dr. Rubinstein will explain what to expect before, during, and after surgery.

How Long After a Breast Lift with Implants Consultation Is the Surgery?

Typically, the time between your initial consultation and breast surgery with Dr. Rubinstein will range from 1 to 6 weeks. The exact timing depends on several factors. One major consideration is Dr. Rubinstein’s availability, as he needs to block off adequate time to perform your procedure. Some patients also need a few weeks to prepare for surgery, which may involve stopping certain vitamins, medications, or drugs that could interfere with the treatment.

What Size Breast Implants Should I Get?

Breast size and shape are important, so be honest and open about your expectations when talking with Dr. Rubinstein so that he can help you determine your perfect implant size. Dr. Rubinstein has developed a sizing process that enables you to see and feel different implant choices in a bra, in clothes, and in bathing suits, so you are confident about the size of your augmentation. Dr. Rubinstein never chooses implants in advance. When Dr. Rubinstein begins the breast augmentation procedure, he makes an incision, creates a pocket and places a “temporary” implant. He will then sit you up and test different volumes, as well as breast asymmetry. This is done because many times breasts are not the same size and one breast may need 300cc, while the other needs 400cc. Once the right volume for each breast is found, you will lay down and Dr. Rubinstein will put in the permanent implants. Dr. Rubinstein feels that his sizing process provides you with an accurate way to gauge the results of your augmentation.

What Happens During Breast Lift and Augmentation Surgery?

In most cases, breast lift and augmentation are performed on an outpatient basis. If your case requires more extensive correction, Dr. Rubinstein may schedule the surgery at the hospital. Local and general anesthesia are required for the procedure. For the surgery, Dr. Rubinstein uses the minimal amount of incisions needed to achieve the desired results. Incisions are frequently only around the areola, but he may use a combination of the following incision locations depending on the treatment plan:

Areola

An incision around the areola of the nipple is commonly used in almost all breast surgery procedures. In many cases, an additional incision will be made extending downwards from the areola. These may be referred to as “lollipop” or “anchor” techniques, due to the shape the incision makes.

Lollipop or Anchor Incision

Typically reserved for surgeries with larger implants or where more significant lifting is needed, this is a vertical incision that extends downward from the areola towards the inframammary crease.

Inframammary Crease

This is an incision placed along the fold beneath the breasts

Through these incisions, Dr. Rubinstein will insert your implants and position them properly in the breasts. Then, he’ll begin to remove the loose, stretched skin that allows your breasts to sag. After the skin is removed, Dr. Rubinstein tightens the remaining skin to lift the breast and nipple position. By doing this, he maintains the sensitivity in your nipples and gives the breasts a natural appearance. After the incisions are sutured closed, Dr. Rubinstein wraps the breasts with a compression bandage to promote healing and hold the breasts in place. On average, breast lift and augmentation take between two and five hours.

How Much Does a Breast Lift with Implants Cost?

The cost of breast lift and augmentation surgery can vary quite a bit depending on the complexity and extent of the procedure. The techniques used and the intricacy of the case can both affect the total breast surgery price. At your consultation with Dr. Rubinstein, he can examine your anatomy and treatment goals to determine the right treatment plan for you. He will then be able to provide you with an accurate quote for your customized breast surgery procedure. We accept several different forms of payment for your convenience: