What is breast augmentation?

The goal of our Beverly Hills breast augmentation is to increase breast volume, improve breast shape or to correct breast asymmetry. Although it’s one of the most common cosmetic procedures, it can be anxiety-provoking due to the sheer number of choices available such as implant size, shape, and position.

What is a combination breast augmentation and breast lift procedure?

A combination of aesthetic concerns requires a combination surgical plan. Breast augmentation with lift can beautifully restore full, firm, and elevated breasts that complement the figure and provide you with a broader range of wardrobe choices. Sagging, sunken breasts can be caused by not only aging, but also by pregnancy and nursing, weight fluctuations, and heredity.

During the procedure, the doctor will assist you in selecting the right implants for your body. Implants today come in a variety of shapes and sizes, so the procedure can be personalized to meet your needs. If asymmetry is an issue, saline implants can be filled to two different capacities, combatting the imbalance.

Dr. Lee will then perform a breast lift, using one of the following techniques:

  • Circumareolar lift: Here, the doctor will create a circular incision within the darker pigments of the areolar complex. This approach will best serve those with minor breast ptosis (sagging).
  • Lollipop lift: During a lollipop lift, an incision is made encircling the areola and then running down to the breast crease vertically, resembling a child’s favorite sweet. This approach is among the most common techniques for combatting moderate breast ptosis.
  • Anchor lift: If the client suffers from low-hanging nipples and pendulous breasts, an anchor lift will provide the surgeon with the most flexibility and access to address the problem. An incision is made encircling the nipple, running vertically down to the breast crease, and then running horizontally across the inframammary fold, resembling an upside-down T or anchor.

What are the benefits?

  • Improved breast shape
  • Enhanced cup size
  • Perkier nipples
  • Correction of breast asymmetry
  • Improved wardrobe choices
  • Enhanced self-image
  • Natural-looking results
  • Cost-effective
  • Long-lasting outcome 

What is the recovery like?

Most patients are sore for the first week. Dr. Lee and her team and PERK will closely monitor you after surgery and optimize your recovery with tailored bras, lymphatic massage, lasers for bruising, guided meditations, nutritional support and postsurgical exercise.

Who makes an ideal candidate for a breast augmentation with lift?

  • You are unhappy with your breast shape
  • You suffer from a degree of breast ptosis
  • You are looking to increase your cup size
  • Your breasts appear elongated
  • You have downward-pointing nipples
  • Your breast skin is stretched
  • You suffer from breast asymmetry
  • You are of sound mind and body
  • You are a non-smoker or willing to quit before and after surgery
  • You are at or close to your ideal weight
  • You are realistic in your expectations for your results
  • You are willing to follow Dr. Lee’s instructions before and after your procedure

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What happens during my recovery?

Swelling, bruising, and tenderness are normal side effects following any breast surgery. Your pain will be well controlled with medications provided by Dr. Lee. You will also receive antibiotics to help prevent infection. You will need to wear a compression garment that helps to minimize swelling and protect your new breast shape as you heal.

Most clients find they can return to work and normal activities after about 2-3 weeks. Some factors that may affect the speed of your recovery include your age, genetics, the degree of care taken with your incisions, and your commitment to abstaining from strenuous movement until your breasts have completely healed. Dr. Lee will provide you with a detailed timeline for your recovery.

Why choose Dr. Lee?

Dr. Michelle Lee created PERK Plastic Surgery to give clients a chance to realize the most outstanding versions of themselves possible. As an ivy-league-educated, board-certified plastic surgeon who starred in E! Entertainment's Dr. 90210 TV show, Dr. Lee has honed a virtually unsurpassed degree of artistry, skill and precision, which is evident in her transformative results.

After obtaining her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania on a merit scholarship, Dr. Lee pursued a six-year Integrative Plastic Surgery Residency at Case Western Reserve University. Dr. Lee then completed an elite Fellowship in Aesthetic and Reconstructive Breast Surgery at Harvard Medical School's Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston.

Watch Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon Dr. Michelle Lee on the Dr. 90210 TV Show on Hulu

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