Dr. Kirk A Churukian MD, FACS and his team know that pregnancy can have an impact on the appearance of your body. If you have been noticing any sagging or volume loss in the breast area and desire a more youthful body shape, we encourage you to consider breast lift surgery. There are numerous benefits to this procedure, such as improved symmetry and a balance of proportions. Our Saratoga, CA breast lift doctor wants to see you step into a stronger sense of confidence and comfort in your own body. Dr. Churukian has more than two decades of experience bringing surgical precision and an aesthetic eye to his cosmetics surgery practice. If you have questions or would like to schedule a consultation, he is ready to meet with you!
How To Prepare For Breast Lift
Similarly to any other kind of operation, preparing is essential to a successful procedure. The first step is to perform an examination, talk about your health history, and review the breast reconstruction surgical process. We can give you pre-operative details that will have instructions regarding medication use, smoking habits, and having another person to support you during your recovery. Otherwise referred to as a mastopexy, a breast lift removes excess skin, reshapes breasts, and tightens surrounding tissues. Our Saratoga breast lift doctor can reposition the nipple or areola as needed so the final look is more natural. The breast reconstruction will be done under general anesthesia and usually only takes a couple of hours.
What To Know About Your Recovery
You can anticipate being able to return to your normal work hours and hobbies within two weeks or so, but it is important to listen to your body and take the time you need to feel recovered. Some postoperative breast reconstruction side effects you may experience can include swelling and bruising, minor discomfort and pain in the days after, minimal scarring, and potentially temporary numbness in the breast area until you are fully healed. If you are experiencing adverse side effects, contact us with any concerns you may have. We can provide you with a list of symptoms that are abnormal so you know what to watch out for just in case. Furthermore, we will schedule a series of follow-up check-ins to ensure you are on track with your healing.
Dr. Kirk A. Churukian
Dr. Kirk A. Churukian brings more than 20 years of experience in his practice. He holds memberships to the San Jose Surgical Society, California Society of Plastic Surgeons, American Society of Plastic Surgeons, and American Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. Our Saratoga breast lift doctor is also a clinical assistant professor at Stanford University in Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. You can depend on him to provide services that are handled with care and attention. He understands that sometimes we desire a certain look for our body, particularly after pregnancy. Reach out to us today if you would like to know more information or schedule an exam.