Breast Reduction and Lift

Patient underwent an awake breast lift and augmentation to achieve a fuller and more youthful breast shape. The breast lift (mastopexy) elevated the sagging breast tissue and repositioned the nipples to a higher position. The breast augmentation added volume and fullness to her breast shape. Dr. Kim performs these surgeries using local anesthesia, thereby avoiding the risks associated with general anesthesia and intravenous (IV) sedation, such as blood clots and memory loss. Dr. Kim also performs a ‘bloodless’ surgery where he meticulously avoids blood vessels, as bleeding causes inflammation and capsular contracture (hardened and distorted breast). Dr. Kim’s ‘bloodless’ technique results in the fastest recovery with minimal to no downtime, no need for prescription opioid medications, and the most natural-looking results. This patient was fully awake during her surgery, experienced no pain or discomfort, and was able to walk out of the operating room unassisted. Most of Dr. Kim’s patients resume their normal routines right after surgery. The post-op photos show how the awake procedures restored breast shape and added volume, especially to the upper pole (top part of the breast), creating a rounded and lifted appearance.