I was nervous about looking overdone. We talked through sizing for almost an hour and the result looks like me before breastfeeding, just lifted.Priya S.Airdrie
Breast lift with implants in Calgary
Lift the breast and restore lost volume in a single operation after nursing.
When you lost volume and position
Many women find breastfeeding left them with both problems at once: breasts that are emptier at the top and sit lower on the chest. A breast lift with implants, called augmentation mastopexy, corrects both in a single operation.
The lift raises the nipple and reshapes the breast tissue. The implant restores fullness at the top of the breast that a lift alone cannot create. Done well, the result looks like a lifted, refreshed version of your breasts rather than an obviously augmented chest.
Signs this combination may suit you
- Your nipples sit at or below the breast fold
- The upper half of your breasts looks empty or flat
- You would like to be about the same size, or somewhat fuller, but higher
- Implants alone were suggested elsewhere but you worry they will not lift you
How the combined procedure works
- Planning both elementsYour surgeon grades sagging, measures breast width and tissue thickness, and sizes the implant conservatively so the lift can hold it.
- Single or stagedMost patients have both in one surgery. Severe sagging or a larger implant may be staged for a more predictable result.
- SurgeryThe implant is placed first, then the tissue is tailored around it and the nipple moved higher. Usually around three hours.
- RecoverySurgical bra for several weeks, one to two weeks off work and around six weeks without heavy lifting or upper-body training.
Lift, implants, or both?
| Your concern | Usual recommendation |
|---|---|
| Breasts are lower, but you like the size | Breast lift |
| Breasts are emptier, but sit in a good position | Breast augmentation |
| Breasts are emptier and lower | Breast lift with implants |
| Breasts are lower and larger than you want | Breast reduction, which includes a lift |
Cost factors
- Operating time is longer than either procedure alone
- Implant type and size
- Single-stage or staged surgery
- Anaesthesia and accredited facility fees
- Combining with abdominal procedures
- GST on cosmetic procedures
Fitting recovery around family
Six weeks of no lifting overhead or picking up toddlers from the crib is the hardest part. Calgary families often arrange help from grandparents or book surgery around a partner's leave. We give you the dates before booking so planning is easier.
Why choose us for a lift with implants
Conservative implant sizing
The most common reason this combination needs revision is an implant too heavy for the lifted tissue. Our surgeons size implants to what your lifted breast can support long term, explaining the trade-off between fullness and durability in plain language.
Performed by Royal College certified plastic surgeonsHonest advice on staging
When a single-stage procedure carries a higher risk of an unpredictable result, your surgeon will recommend staging and explain why. It costs more, but it protects the outcome. When one stage is safe, you will not be asked to have two.
Written rationale for single or staged plansDevice registration and follow-up
Your implants are Health Canada licensed and registered to you. You receive written guidance on long-term monitoring, plus follow-up visits through the first year to check the lift and the implant position.
Health Canada licensed implants, registered to youWhat Calgary patients say about breast lift with implants
After two kids my core never came back, no matter how much I trained. The muscle repair made a bigger difference than I expected, and the recovery plan meant I always knew what week two and week six should feel like.Danielle R.Calgary, Mahogany
The consultation was honest. I came in asking for a full tummy tuck and was told a mini plus some lipo would suit me better. They were right.Megan T.Cochrane
Having both procedures done together meant one recovery instead of two. My husband took two weeks off, my mom helped with the kids, and the staged plan made it manageable.Alyssa K.Okotoks
Breast Lift with Implants questions
Is it better to do the lift and implants together or separately?
Most patients have both in one operation. In some cases, such as severe sagging with a large implant, a surgeon may recommend staging the procedures a few months apart for a more predictable result.
Why can't implants alone fix sagging?
An implant adds volume behind the breast. If the nipple and tissue sit below the fold, a large implant can make the breast look heavier and the tissue can slide over it. A lift repositions the tissue first.
Is recovery longer than for an augmentation alone?
Slightly. Expect about one to two weeks off work and no heavy lifting or upper-body training for about six weeks.
Can this be combined with a tummy tuck?
Yes, it is a common full mommy makeover combination. Because operating time is longer, your surgeon will decide whether to do everything in one surgery or stage it.
Often combined with breast lift with implants
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