Aesthetic Enhancements Plastic Surgery & Laser Center: Armando Soto, MD, FACS
7009 Dr Phillips Blvd #100
Orlando, FL 32819
Phone: (407) 218-4550
Fax: (407) 218-4551
Monday–Friday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
*Includes surgical, anesthesia, and OR fees, and post-surgical garments
Over time, breasts can lose their perkiness and begin to sag and point downward. The surgical solution for this is a breast lift. The procedure removes excess skin from around the breasts and elevates and reshapes remaining tissues to create a perky appearance.
Women trust board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Armando Soto, whose fellowship training at The Center for Women’s Health and Medicine at Mercy Medical Center has given him advanced expertise in breast surgery.
Dr. Armando Soto delivers fantastic results for women from all over the Orlando metro region and across Florida who wish to regain their perky breasts. He commonly serves people from communities such as:
I am currently 6 weeks post-op after a breast lift and I am completely amazed with my results. Scars are minimal and can’t believe the shape Dr. Soto was able to achieve without implants! Couldn’t be happier!
– K.Y.
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VIEW PHOTOSThis is one of the most common questions Dr. Soto hears from breast lift candidates, and the answer depends entirely on your individual concerns, goals, and anatomy. During your consultation, Dr. Soto will assess your tissues, skin quality, and breast form to recommend the approach that best fits you.
A breast lift alone may be the right choice if you:
A breast lift combined with implants, often referred to as an augmentation and a lift, may be recommended if you:
Ultimately, only a thorough in-person evaluation can determine whether a breast lift, breast augmentation, or both will achieve your goals. Dr. Soto will guide you toward the option, or combination, that delivers the most natural, flattering result for your body.
Dr. Soto performs breast lift surgery as an outpatient procedure using general anesthesia at an accredited surgery facility.
He begins by making incisions based on the degree of sagging, your aesthetic goals, and the quality of your skin and tissues. The specific pattern will be discussed and determined during your consultation. Through these incisions, Dr. Soto removes excess skin and tightens the underlying breast tissues. The remaining tissues and skin are then reshaped and repositioned to create a firmer, more youthful contour, and the incisions are closed with sutures.
For patients seeking added volume or projection, an implant can be placed beneath the chest muscle to enhance the lift and achieve the desired fullness. The entire procedure typically takes 3 to 4 hours.
Women who contemplate undergoing breast lift surgery often wonder what the incisions will look like and what to expect from scarring after the procedure. The incisions vary depending on how severe the breast sagging is and how much tissue volume is present. The most common incisions are:
During your consultation, Dr. Soto will assess the degree of sagging, your skin and tissue quality, and your aesthetic goals to prescribe the incision pattern that most effectively addresses your concerns while minimizing scarring.
Dr. Armando Soto's approach to aesthetic care goes beyond your cosmetic goals; it considers you as a whole—mind, body, and lifestyle. His "stacked" treatment strategy combines surgical and nonsurgical treatments for a synergistic effect, along with lifestyle guidance to enhance, support, and maintain results.
Whether you're considering body contouring or facial enhancement, Dr. Soto's stacked plans deliver transformative results while minimizing invasiveness, trips to the office, and recovery time.
Breast lift recovery typically takes about 4 to 6 weeks. Expect some soreness and swelling in the first few days, which can be managed with over-the-counter or prescription pain medication. Patients who combine their breast lift with a breast augmentation or breast reduction may have a slightly longer recovery timeline.
While experiences vary, expect recovery to progress along the following timeline:
Dr. Soto will provide detailed recovery instructions to help make the healing process as smooth as possible.
Scarring is an inevitable part of any breast lift procedure, but it is highly manageable. With proper care, scars will heal and fade significantly over time. Dr. Soto recommends a post-surgery scar care program, and patients are strongly encouraged to follow the plan to support healthy, optimal healing.
The location and extent of scarring will depend on which incision type Dr. Soto prescribes. A donut incision leaves the least visible scarring, while an anchor incision will result in more, though it is typically well-concealed within the natural contours of the breast. Within a few weeks, swelling will subside, and your breasts will appear more youthful, attractively shaped, and positioned higher on the chest wall for a natural, flattering result.
Dr. Soto is a board-certified plastic surgeon who brings an exceptional level of attention, skill, and integrity to every patient and procedure. For more than 15 years, he has helped Orlando women and men look and feel fabulous using innovative yet proven surgical and nonsurgical options. As a well-respected plastic surgeon, Dr. Soto is a member of leading professional associations, including the American Society of Plastic Surgeons (ASPS) and The Aesthetic Society.
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Breast lift results are long-lasting, though they are not immune to the natural aging process. Most patients enjoy their results for 10 to 15 years or longer. Factors such as pregnancy, significant weight fluctuations, and gravity can affect the longevity of your results. Maintaining a stable weight and a healthy lifestyle will help preserve your outcome as long as possible.
The nipple is often repositioned and resized during a breast lift so that it looks proportional to the newly shaped breast. When excess skin is trimmed away, a portion of an overly stretched areola (the colored skin around the nipple) is simultaneously trimmed away. The goal is for the nipple and areola to be within a normal size and position.
Yes, revision breast surgery can combine breast lift with implant exchange to reshape the breasts, correct sagging, and place new implants.
Dr. Soto can rejuvenate your breasts and raise them into a perkier, more youthful shape with the help of breast lift surgery. If you’re in the Orlando, FL, area and would like to learn more about breast lift or other plastic surgery treatment options, request a consultation online or call (407) 218-4550.
