Auto-Augmentation Mastopexy

What Is Auto-Augmentation Mastopexy?

Auto-augmentation mastopexy is an advanced implant-free breast lift technique that repositions your existing breast tissue to create enhanced upper pole volume without breast implants. This innovative procedure combines a traditional mastopexy with internal tissue rearrangement, using your lower breast tissue as a natural auto-implant to restore youthful projection and shape.

The technique preserves all your natural breast tissue while redistributing it to achieve optimal contour. Unlike standard breast lift procedures that may remove tissue, auto-augmentation maintains your volume while creating a lifted, more youthful appearance. This composite approach delivers both elevation and fullness in a single surgery.

Benefits of Auto-Augmentation Mastopexy

Natural Results Without Implants:

Auto-augmentation mastopexy eliminates concerns about implant complications, replacement surgeries, or foreign materials in your body. Your results feel completely natural because they are created entirely from your own tissue, giving you the peace of mind that comes with an implant-free breast enhancement.

Enhanced Upper Pole Fullness:

The procedure specifically addresses upper breast deflation by repositioning lower pole tissue upward, creating the rounded, full appearance typically associated with breast implants. You achieve restored superior breast volume without artificial enhancement.

Long-Lasting Breast Lift Results:

By creating an internal tissue support system, auto-augmentation mastopexy provides more durable lift results compared to traditional mastopexy techniques. The repositioned tissue acts as an internal scaffold, supporting your natural breast shape for years to come.

Preserved Breast Volume:

Unlike conventional breast lifts that may reduce breast size through tissue removal, this technique maintains your natural breast volume while improving shape and position. You keep all your tissue while gaining improved contour.

Single Surgery Solution:

Auto-augmentation mastopexy achieves both lift and upper pole enhancement in one procedure, eliminating the need for staged surgeries or future implant procedures. You achieve comprehensive breast rejuvenation in a single operation.

Ideal Candidates for Auto-Augmentation Mastopexy

Ideal candidates for auto-augmentation mastopexy in Seattle include women who:

• Experience moderate to severe breast sagging with upper pole volume loss
• Possess adequate breast tissue for reshaping and repositioning
• Desire a breast lift with enhanced fullness without implants
• Want to maintain or slightly increase your current breast size
• Have realistic expectations about implant-free breast enhancement
• Are in good overall health for surgery
• Have completed childbearing and breastfeeding
• Maintain stable body weight

Your consultation at Seattle Plastic Surgery will determine if auto-augmentation mastopexy suits your anatomy and aesthetic goals. Our board-certified plastic surgeons will evaluate your breast tissue quality, skin elasticity, and degree of ptosis to create your personalized treatment plan.

How Auto-Augmentation Mastopexy Works

Auto-augmentation mastopexy combines precise reshaping with internal tissue repositioning. The procedure typically involves the following steps:

Creating the Surgical Markings: Measurements are taken to guide incision placement and ensure balanced positioning.

Elevating the Breast Tissue: Natural tissue is lifted and separated to allow internal restructuring.

Repositioning Lower Pole Tissue: The tissue that contributes to sagging is reshaped and elevated to form a natural upper pole auto-implant.

Securing the Internal Structure: Sutures anchor the tissue to create a stable projection and long-term support.

Contouring the Skin Envelope: Excess skin is removed, and the breast is shaped into a lifted, rounded contour.

Repositioning the Nipple-Areolar Complex if Needed: The nipples may be moved to a more youthful position, aligned with the new breast shape.

This technique provides both lift and volume, creating a defined upper pole that resembles an implant result while remaining completely natural.

Recovery After Auto-Augmentation Mastopexy

Healing times vary, but most patients can expect:

• Expect initial swelling for one to two weeks
• Notice bruising that fades gradually
• Feel tightness or firmness as tissue adjusts
• Return to light activities within one week
• Resume normal routines in two to three weeks
• Receive full exercise clearance around four to six weeks

Support garments help maintain shape and reduce swelling. As the breasts settle, the final contour becomes more defined and symmetrical.

Most patients find that their breasts appear naturally fuller and lifted within the first few weeks, with continued refinement over several months.

Auto-Augmentation Mastopexy Results

Auto-augmentation mastopexy delivers natural-looking breast enhancement with improved projection and upper breast fullness. Your breasts appear lifted and fuller without the artificial appearance sometimes associated with implants. You’ll see results immediately, though your final breast shape develops over three to six months as swelling resolves and tissues settle.

The longevity of your results depends on factors including skin elasticity, weight stability, and natural aging. While no breast lift permanently stops aging, auto-augmentation mastopexy typically provides longer-lasting upper-pole fullness than standard mastopexy because the repositioned tissue provides internal support. With proper care, your results can last 10 to 15 years or longer.

Auto-Augmentation vs. Traditional Breast Lift vs. Implants

Auto-Augmentation Mastopexy:

• Uses only your natural tissue
• Provides moderate upper fullness
• Longer-lasting lift support
• Cannot significantly increase cup size

Traditional Breast Lift:

• May remove tissue
• Lifts but doesn’t enhance upper volume
• Can result in a smaller breast size
• Standard lift support
• No implant complications

Breast Lift with Implants:

• Adds significant volume
• Maximum upper pole fullness
• Requires implant maintenance
• Potential complications (capsular contracture, rupture)
• Can achieve larger cup sizes

Your consultation will help determine which approach best matches your goals and anatomy.

Why Choose Seattle Plastic Surgery

Seattle Plastic Surgery specializes in advanced breast surgery techniques, including auto-augmentation mastopexy. Our board-certified plastic surgeons have extensive experience with this sophisticated procedure, delivering natural results that enhance your body’s existing beauty.

Our state-of-the-art facility in Seattle provides the latest surgical technology in a comfortable, private setting. We proudly serve patients throughout the Greater Seattle area, including Bellevue, Tacoma, and surrounding communities.

We offer comprehensive consultations to determine if auto-augmentation mastopexy aligns with your aesthetic goals and anatomical requirements. Our surgical team prioritizes patient safety, natural results, and your complete satisfaction throughout your breast enhancement journey.

Auto-Augmentation Mastopexy Cost in Seattle

Auto-augmentation mastopexy costs in Seattle typically range based on surgical complexity, facility fees, and anesthesia requirements. The average investment for this procedure varies depending on your individual needs and the extent of tissue repositioning required.

During your consultation, you will receive a detailed quote including all associated fees with no hidden costs. Seattle Plastic Surgery offers flexible financing options through healthcare lending partners to make your procedure more accessible. Many patients find the investment worthwhile given the long-lasting, implant-free results.

Schedule Your Auto-Augmentation Mastopexy Consultation in Seattle

Transform your breast appearance naturally with auto-augmentation mastopexy at Seattle Plastic Surgery. Our expert, board-certified surgeons will evaluate your anatomy and discuss how this innovative implant-free technique can restore youthful breast fullness and lift using only your natural tissue.

Experience the confidence that comes with lifted, fuller breasts without implants. Contact Seattle Plastic Surgery today to schedule your personalized consultation and find out whether auto-augmentation mastopexy is right for you. We welcome patients from throughout Seattle, Bellevue, Tacoma, Kirkland, and surrounding Washington communities.

Call us today or request your consultation online to begin your breast enhancement journey with Seattle’s trusted plastic surgery specialists.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do auto-augmentation mastopexy results last?

Your results typically last 10 to 15 years or longer with proper bra support and stable weight maintenance. Natural aging continues, but the internal tissue support provides longer lasting upper pole fullness than traditional breast lifts. Many patients enjoy their results for decades.

Can auto-augmentation mastopexy increase my breast size?

Auto-augmentation mastopexy redistributes existing tissue rather than adding volume. While your breasts will appear fuller and more projected, the procedure does not significantly increase cup size. If you desire substantial size increase, you may need breast implants in addition to or instead of auto-augmentation.

What are the risks of auto-augmentation mastopexy?

Risks include standard surgical complications such as infection, bleeding, and scarring. Specific risks include asymmetry, changes in nipple sensation (usually temporary), poor scarring, and potential need for revision surgery. The risk of significant complications is low when performed by experienced, board-certified plastic surgeons. Your surgeon will discuss all risks during your consultation.

How does auto-augmentation mastopexy compare to breast lift with implants?

Auto-augmentation mastopexy provides moderate upper pole enhancement using your natural tissue, while implants offer greater volume increase and projection. The auto-augmentation technique eliminates implant related risks and maintenance requirements but cannot achieve the same degree of augmentation as implants. Your ideal choice depends on your desired cup size, preference for natural versus augmented appearance, and willingness to accept implant related considerations.

Will insurance cover auto-augmentation mastopexy?

Insurance typically does not cover auto-augmentation mastopexy as it is considered cosmetic surgery. However, documentation of medical symptoms such as shoulder grooving from bra straps, chronic rashes beneath the breasts, or posture problems may support partial coverage in some cases. Our team can help you explore your insurance benefits.

When can I see my final results?

You will see immediate improvement in breast position and shape after surgery, though swelling will initially mask some results. Your breasts continue refining over three to six months as swelling resolves and tissues settle into their final position. Most patients see their final results by the six-month mark.

Can I breastfeed after auto-augmentation mastopexy?

While the procedure preserves breast tissue and maintains blood supply to the nipple-areola complex, there is potential for impact on breastfeeding ability, as with any breast surgery. If future breastfeeding is important to you, discuss this with your surgeon during consultation. Many surgeons recommend completing childbearing before undergoing mastopexy procedures.

How noticeable will my scars be?

Auto-augmentation mastopexy results in scars similar to traditional breast lift procedures, typically around the areola, vertically down from the areola, and possibly along the breast crease depending on your technique. With proper care and time, these scars fade significantly, and most patients find them well concealed by clothing and bras. Your surgeon will provide scar management recommendations to optimize healing.

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