A breast lift, also called mastopexy, can correct sagging breasts caused by significant weight loss, pregnancy, or nursing. This surgery rejuvenates the breast area by lifting and reshaping the breasts to achieve a firmer, more youthful appearance.
Discover Beautifully Lifted Breasts with Expertise and Care
Women who feel self-conscious about drooping breasts may desire firmer, shapelier breasts. A breast lift in Honolulu, Hawaii, by plastic surgeon Dr. Shim Ching directly fixes this concern. If you are in or near Honolulu or Kuwait and are considering a breast lift, request a consultation with Dr. Ching to learn more about the procedure. Or, you can call our office to schedule an appointment.
Breast Lift Before & After Photos
Keep in mind that each patient is unique and your results may vary.
Case #296
This woman came to Dr. Shim Ching's practice for a Circumareolar Breast Lift procedure with implants in Honolulu, Hawaii. This lift reduced the size of the areola and improves the shape of the breast with minimal scarring.
This woman had a breast implant removal and breast lift. This lift also included reducing the size of the areola and improving the shape of the breast with minimal scarring.
A mastopexy lifts the breasts without making them larger. A breast lift in Hawaii can also reduce the size of the areola (the colored skin surrounding the nipple). A breast lift procedure, which can utilize minimal incision techniques, is often combined with breast implants to obtain dramatic improvement in breast shape. Ideally, a breast lift is done with implants alone. Simply placing implants can lift the breast by filling out the loose skin and breast tissue.
Mini-lifts, in which implants are placed and a small crescent of skin is removed above the areola is another minimal scar approach to lifting the breasts. Often with these more minimal approaches, the implant is placed over the muscle, in a subfascial position to give the breasts the most lift possible from an implant alone. These techniques work well when the amount of breast drooping is mild.
No Scar Breast Lift
A breast lift in Hawaii generally requires one or more incisions to reduce skin laxity and elevate the breasts to a perkier position. Unfortunately, many women considering this procedure worry that the resulting scars will be prominent and let that worry dissuade them from this truly revolutionary method for breast enhancement. Dr. Ching is committed to ensuring a breast lift is accessible to as many qualified candidates as possible. To lift the breast without any visible scarring, Dr. Ching places an implant over the muscle through an armpit incision. With this method, he can reduce the aesthetic concern of a visible scar while giving you the uplifted silhouette you desire.
Any scarring associated with a breast lift will fade with time, and Dr. Ching’s no scar breast lift method places the scar in an area easily concealed with clothing.
Breast Lift or Implant, Which Do I Need?
Breast Lift With Augmentation
When the degree of drooping increases, more breast skin, and breast tissue must be removed to adequately lift the breast. You can also combine the lift withbreast augmentation. Implants are optional, but most patients want the increased size of the breast and fullness of the top half of the breast that is lost with age and pregnancy.
In these cases, a vertical breast lift technique is preferred, where there is a scar around the areola and a vertical scar underneath the areola. When the amount of drooping is greater, a Wise pattern breast lift is performed where there is an anchor-shaped scar – a scar around the areola, a vertical scar under the areola, and a scar across where the breast meets the chest. When these techniques are used, the implant is usually placed below the chest muscle. Saline or silicone implants can be used in this type ofbreast lift in Honolulu, HI.
Dr. Ching's Halo Lift Procedure
Using his surgical expertise and exceptional skills, Dr. Ching has also developed the HALO (Hawaii Augmentation/Areolar Lift Operation) Lift. This breast lift procedure is also known as a circumareolar lift or the "Donut Lift." A Halo Lift is used to reduce the areola size and simultaneously lift the breast. Excess skin is removed around the areola to raise the breast while also raising the position of the nipple. An implant is used to further lift, reshape and enhance the breasts.
This technique creates minimal scarring since the incisions are all placed around the areola and in the armpit for the implant placement. Any scarring that does take place is well concealed.
I had breast augmentation surgery with a HALO lift. The surgery went very well as well as the recovery. Dr. Shim Ching was extremely professional throughout the entire process.
The choice of procedure really depends on the patient. Before your consultation, you should think about whether you wish to have minimal scarring or to have more scarring on the breast to give the best breast shape possible.
Also, are you seeking an increase in size or just lifting of the breasts? These are usually the most important issues that will allow Dr. Ching to determine the best surgical approach for you. He can also help you determine whether you would also be a candidate for amommy makeover, which incorporates abreast lift in Hawaiiwith body contouring in a combination procedure.
Why choose Dr. Shim Ching?
Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Shim Ching is one of Hawaii’s most renowned physicians for aesthetic procedures of the face, breast, and body. His attention to detail, skill, and mastery of surgical techniques produce remarkable, natural-looking results. These qualities are what make him stand out when looking for an exceptional breast lift in Honolulu, Hawaii.
At Asia Pacific Aesthetics, the cost of a breast lift with implants begins at $32,000 for Dr. Shim Ching and $19,200 for Dr. Zachary Long. This fee includes the surgeon’s expertise, anesthesia provided by board-certified anesthesiologists, our accredited facility, and the care of our nursing team.
Your final cost will depend on the degree of lift required and whether the procedure is combined with other surgeries, such as augmentation or reduction. After your consultation, you will receive a detailed quote.
When considering a breast lift, choosing a surgeon known for safety and natural, lasting results is vital. Dr. Ching and Dr. Long are sought after for their ability to restore youthful shape while maintaining balance and proportion.
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Dr. Shim Ching's exceptional qualifications and results draw patients to his Honolulu plastic surgery practice from across the Hawaiian Islands including Maui, Kauai, and the Big Island. Select a location for driving directions to our practice.
Dr. Ching’s precision-oriented, detailed approach ensures that all incisions are well-hidden within the inframammary folds and the darker pigments of the areolas. Scars slowly fade over time and can be improved through the use of medical-grade scar creams prescribed by the doctor.
Are there risks connected to breast lift surgery?
Through a conservative, painstaking approach, Dr. Ching's greatly minimizes your risk of complications. However, some degree of risk exists with every surgical procedure. Potential risks may include bleeding, infection, poor wound healing, temporary numbness, seroma, asymmetry, loss of nipple sensitivity, and poor cosmetic results.
Will my insurance cover my breast lift surgery?
As a general rule, breast lift surgery is considered a cosmetic procedure and is therefore not likely to be covered by insurance. There must be proof of medical necessity, as is the case when heavy, enlarged breasts cause back, neck, and shoulder pain, and a breast reduction is prescribed to alleviate symptoms.
How long do the results last?
The longevity of your results will depend on a variety of factors, including your overall health, your degree of skin laxity, and the age at which you underwent your procedure. Some patients find their results last over 15 years, while others may need to seek a revision after just 10 years.
