Breast Lift with Implants in St. Louis, MO

Achieve Fuller, Lifted Breasts with Combined Breast Procedures at Chesterfield Plastic Surgery

Pregnancy, breastfeeding, aging, and weight changes can affect breast shape, position, and fullness over time. A breast lift with implants combines breast reshaping with added volume to create a higher breast position, improved contours, and fuller upper breasts.

At Chesterfield Plastic Surgery, Dr. Scott Geiger and Dr. John Hulsen help patients explore surgical options that complement their natural proportions.

Breast Lift vs. Breast Augmentation: Which Procedure Fits Your Goals?

A breast lift and breast augmentation address different aspects of breast appearance. A lift removes excess skin and raises the nipple and breast tissue, while augmentation uses implants to increase volume and fullness. Combining both procedures can address breast position and size in one surgery.

• Breast lift with implants: May suit you if you want to raise your breasts while adding volume, particularly in the upper portion.
• Breast lift without implants: May suit you if you are satisfied with your breast volume but want a higher position and improved shape.
• Breast augmentation alone: May suit you if you want larger breasts and your existing breast position and skin support are adequate.

During your consultation at Chesterfield Plastic Surgery, our board-certified plastic surgeons in St. Louis can assess your anatomy and discuss which approach best aligns with your goals.

Choosing Breast Implants for Your Desired Shape

Choosing breast implants for a breast lift with implants in St. Louis involves matching implant dimensions to your chest and existing breast tissue, not simply choosing a cup size. The right implant should provide the fullness you want while allowing your surgeon to reshape and lift the breasts around that added volume.

Several factors affecting implant selection:

• Breast width: Your natural breast base width helps determine how wide an implant can be while keeping your chest proportions balanced.
• Implant volume: Measured in cubic centimeters (cc), volume indicates how much fullness an implant adds. The same volume can look noticeably different on a narrow chest than on a wider one, so cup-size estimates alone are not reliable.
• Implant profile: Profile determines how far an implant projects from the chest. A wider base with less projection creates a different contour than a narrower implant with greater forward projection.
• Existing tissue and skin elasticity: The amount of natural tissue covering the implant and the skin’s ability to support additional volume influence which size is appropriate, particularly when the breasts also require lifting.

Preview Different Breast Implant Sizes During Your Consultation

You can try physical implant sizers using the practice’s silicone implant sizing system to compare how different volumes affect your appearance. Dr. Scott Geiger and Dr. John Hulsen also evaluate your breast measurements and existing tissue to identify implant sizes that fit your frame and complement your desired shape.

The Incision Options: Tailored to Your Body

Every lift involves incisions, but they are carefully placed within your body’s natural shadow lines. Dr. Geiger and Dr. Hulsen select the least invasive pattern that will deliver your desired shape:

• Periareolar Lift: A single circular incision around the edge of the areola. Best for subtle elevation and minor skin adjustments.
• Vertical (Lollipop) Lift: An incision around the areola plus a vertical line down to the breast crease. Best for moderate repositioning; reshapes the breast without horizontal lower scars.
• Inverted-T (Anchor) Lift: An incision around the areola, running vertically down, and along the lower breast crease. Best for significant skin tightening and complete reshaping.

Are You a Candidate for Breast Lift with Implants in Missouri?

You may be a candidate for augmentation mastopexy if your nipples sit at or below the breast crease, your breasts have lost upper fullness, or you want both a higher breast position and a fuller shape. Your existing breast tissue, skin elasticity, and chest dimensions help determine whether implants can be combined with the amount of lifting needed.

Good candidates should be in generally good health, have a stable weight, and understand the procedure’s risks and recovery requirements. If you plan to become pregnant or expect significant weight changes, discussing timing with your surgeon is important because these changes can affect your results.

Why Chesterfield Plastic Surgery Uses Cohesive Silicone Implants

Chesterfield Plastic Surgery does not offer saline implants. Dr. Geiger and Dr. Hulsen perform breast lift with augmentation exclusively with high-cohesivity silicone gel implants for three clear reasons:

• No Visible Rippling: Saline fluid can crease and ripple beneath thinner tissue. Cohesive silicone holds a smooth surface, keeping your cleavage soft and seamless.
• Natural Texture and Movement: Silicone gel breast implants are designed to provide a feel similar to natural breast tissue.
• Stable Upper Fullness: Cohesive silicone retains its shape, supporting your newly elevated contours for years.

View Patient Results

Breast lift with implants before-and-after photos can help you understand how surgery may change breast position, upper-breast fullness, and overall shape. Reviewing patient results can also help you identify the contours and proportions you prefer before discussing your goals with Dr. Scott Geiger or Dr. John Hulsen at Chesterfield Plastic Surgery.

Preparing for Breast Lift with Implants Surgery

Preparation is the best way to ensure a smooth surgery and a relaxed, stress-free recovery. You may need to complete medical testing, adjust certain medications, and stop nicotine use for the period recommended by your surgeon. Follow all instructions about fasting, bathing, and medications before surgery, and arrange for someone to drive you home and assist you during early recovery.

What to Expect on Surgery Day

Your surgery is an outpatient procedure lasting roughly two to three hours under general anesthesia. Before you go into the operating room, your surgeon marks your chest while you stand upright so your new contour and nipple height look balanced when you are on your feet.

Your surgeon places silicone implants to restore volume, removes excess skin as needed, reshapes the breast tissue, and repositions the nipples to create a higher, more balanced contour. The incision pattern depends on your breast anatomy and the amount of lifting required.

Incisions are closed with dissolvable stitches beneath the skin, so there are no external threads to pull out later. You will wake up in a soft surgical support bra and head home with a companion once you are cleared to be discharged.

Healing and Your Final Results

Swelling, bruising, and soreness are common during the initial recovery period. You will need to limit strenuous activity, follow instructions for incision care, and wear the recommended support bra to help the breasts heal.

Many patients return to desk work within one to two weeks, depending on their recovery and job demands. Exercise, heavy lifting, and other strenuous activities should wait until your surgeon clears you, often after several weeks.

Your breast shape will change as swelling subsides and the implants settle into position. Early results are visible soon after surgery, but the breasts may take several months to reach their more settled shape. Scars also fade gradually over time. Maintaining a stable weight and following postoperative guidance can help preserve your results, although natural aging and future pregnancy can affect breast shape.

How Much Does Breast Lift with Implants Cost in St. Louis, MO?

The cost of breast lift with implants in St. Louis depends on the complexity of the lift, the type and size of silicone implants selected, anesthesia, and surgical facility fees. Combining breast augmentation with a lift involves both implant placement and breast reshaping, which can affect the overall cost compared with either procedure alone.

Choose Top St. Louis Plastic Surgeons

At Chesterfield Plastic Surgery, Dr. Scott Geiger and Dr. John Hulsen bring specialized, hands-on experience to every surgery, focusing on individualized surgical plans tailored directly to your frame. They are recognized as Castle Connolly Top Doctors, bringing distinct expertise to breast lift with implants in St. Louis.

Dr. Scott Geiger, a board-certified plastic surgeon and Chief of the Division of Plastic Surgery at St. Luke’s Hospital, has experience in aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery.

Dr. John Hulsen, a board-certified, Harvard fellowship-trained plastic surgeon, completed specialized training in aesthetic and reconstructive breast surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School.

By exclusively using cohesive silicone gel implants and specialized placement techniques, Dr. Geiger and Dr. Hulsen deliver soft, natural-feeling fullness that harmonizes with your contours. Serving patients in Chesterfield and the greater St. Louis area, Chesterfield Plastic Surgery provides an opportunity to discuss your options, expected recovery, and long-term considerations directly with your surgeon.

Frequently Asked Questions

Discuss Your Breast Lift with Implants in St. Louis, MO

Restore breast fullness and achieve a higher, more balanced shape with breast lift with augmentation in Chesterfield, MO.

Schedule a consultation with Dr. Scott Geiger or Dr. John Hulsen at Chesterfield Plastic Surgery to discuss your goals, compare silicone implant options, and develop a surgical plan suited to your anatomy.