Breast Lift

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1. What is Breast Lift Surgery?
2. Melanie L. Aya-ay, M.D.
3. Breast Lift Procedure
4. GalaFLEX Surgical Scaffold for Enhanced Breast Support
5. Beautiful, Natural, Results.
6. Breast Lift Recovery and Aftercare
7. Schedule a Consultation
8. We Love Our Patients

Many patients continue to seek options that will boost their confidence and well-being, and breast lift surgery has become an increasingly popular option to achieve their desired breast contours. Breast lifts can improve the shape, firmness, and elasticity of breast tissue, as well as address sagging of the breasts. In consultation with Dr. Aya-ay, patients can determine whether a breast lift is the most suitable surgical procedure for their needs.

What is Breast Lift Surgery?

Mastopexy, also known as a breast lift, is a surgery used to reshape sagging breasts, remove excess skin, and bring the nipple and areola back up to a more youthful level. With age, weight loss, and after pregnancy and nursing, the skin becomes loose and inelastic, and the tissue becomes less firm and dense. In some patients, an augmentation may be performed simultaneously with a mastopexy in order to achieve optimal results. This is known as an augmentation mastopexy. Patients may also receive a breast reduction with a breast lift if they desire smaller breasts. Your breast lift technique will depend on your amount of excess breast tissue and desired results.

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Melanie L. Aya-ay, M.D.

BOARD-CERTIFIED PLASTIC SURGEON

Dr. Melanie Aya-ay is a board-certified plastic surgeon in Tampa Bay with over 15 years of plastic surgery experience specializing in cosmetic surgery, reconstructive breast surgery and minimally invasive techniques for facial and body rejuvenation.  She is known for her skill and excellence in revision surgery, specifically for difficult breast surgery revisions.  Dr. Aya-ay is an Allergan Medical Institute (AMI) National Trainer for Facial Aesthetics and AMI National Speaker for Plastic and Regenerative Medicine.  She is honored to be the first female surgeon to hold this dual faculty position with Allergan.

Dr. Aya-ay is the CEO and owner of Melanie L. Aya-ay, MD Plastic Surgery as well as Vivia MedSpa, an elite luxury medical spa in North Tampa.  Her practice and her team have been built on the values of honesty, integrity, education, safety, and providing comprehensive aesthetic care with natural results.  Your consultation with Dr. Aya-ay will be an educational experience so that you can be assured that you are making the choices that are best for you. Our staff will provide all the assistance needed to help you navigate through the process for a successful Plastic Surgery experience.

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Breast Lift Procedure

There are many different techniques that can be used while performing a mastopexy. These techniques vary based on the breast lift patient’s extent of sagging, amount of excess breast skin, and the patient’s tissue qualities. A crescent mastopexy is used for patients with minimal ptosis and creates a small scar at the top of the nipple-areola complex. A concentric circle mastopexy can correct mild to moderate ptosis, and results in a circular scar around the areola. More extensive sagging of the breasts may require a vertical incision with or without an incision that runs along the inframammary fold, or breast crease. If the patient is a candidate for an augmentation mastopexy, then a breast implant will be inserted into a pocket beneath the breast tissue or pectoralis muscle.

GalaFLEX Surgical Scaffold for Enhanced Breast Support

For patients seeking added support and longer-lasting lift results, Dr. Aya-ay frequently recommends the use of an internal bra with breast lift procedures. The GalaFLEX surgical scaffold is designed to improve breast shape, support, and upper pole fullness by acting as a flexible internal mesh under the tissue. While GalaFLEX use in breast surgery is considered an off-label indication, it has been safely utilized for years and is now regarded as a standard of care in many breast procedures, especially when extra reinforcement is needed for weakened or stretched tissue.​

GalaFLEX mesh is bioresorbable and integrates with the breast, gradually dissolving over time as it stimulates natural collagen production for lasting support and contour. Many patients, particularly those with thin skin, significant sagging, or undergoing revision surgery, choose to combine this scaffold with their breast lift for added stability and to maintain upper pole fullness. Dr. Aya-ay’s expertise ensures the procedure is tailored to each patient’s unique anatomy and aesthetic goals, providing beautiful, natural-looking outcomes with advanced internal support.​

If you desire a longer-lasting, perkier contour or have concerns about tissue quality, ask Dr. Aya-ay about the benefits of GalaFLEX in your breast lift consultation.

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Breast Lift Recovery and Aftercare

During the recovery period, the patient will have activity limitations in order to decrease the risk of postoperative complications. The patient will have a dressing in place and in many cases a surgical bra. There will be sutures in place that require suture removal. Postoperative medications may include an antibiotic, pain medication, a muscle relaxer, and anti-nausea medication to be used as needed. Dr. Aya-ay and her staff will review the postoperative instructions with you at your consultation and again at your preoperative visit to ensure that you are comfortable with your postoperative care.

Schedule a Consultation

To learn more about breast lifts or other potential options, schedule a consultation appointment with Dr. Aya-ay. A consultation is a chance to collaborate to decide what procedure or treatment would be best suited for you and your needs. To schedule your consultation appointment, contact our Tampa office today.

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“Dr. Melanie Aya-ay you inspire me. You gave me my femininity and self-esteem when I had none. You gave me courage when I felt weak. You are truly more than a Dr. I will forever be grateful to you. I will remember when I was lashing out and told you I had changed my mind about the mastectomy and having reconstruction. You gave me back my power by simply stating “Do what you want”. You gave me permission to choose with that choice I felt strength. Thank you will never be enough for you.”

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Breast implants are not lifetime devices. The longer patients have them, the greater the chance they will develop complications, which may require more surgery. Breast implants have been associated with a cancer of the immune system called breast implant–associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). Some patients have died from BIA-ALCL. Patients have also reported a variety of systemic symptoms such as joint pain, muscle aches, confusion, chronic fatigue, autoimmune diseases, and others.

Natrelle® Breast Implants are for breast augmentation and revision surgery in women at least 22 years old for silicone-filled implants and women at least 18 years old for saline-filled implants. You should not get breast implants if you currently have an active infection, untreated breast cancer or precancer, or are pregnant or nursing. Tell your doctor about any conditions you have, any medications you are taking, and any planned cancer treatments. Breast implantations is likely not a one-time surgery. Having implants removed and not replaced may lead to permanent cosmetic changes of the breasts. Breast implants may affect breastfeeding. Gel implants may rupture without symptoms, so periodic imaging after surgery is recommended. Key complications are reoperation, implant removal, implant rupture, implant deflation with saline-filled implants, and severe capsular contracture. Talk to your doctor for more information. The use of Natrelle® Breast Implants is restricted to licensed physicians who provide information to patients about the risks and benefits of breast implant surgery.