Breast Lift

Many people opt to undergo plastic surgery during the winter and spring months, since this typically offers enough time to recover before the busy summer months arrive. Unfortunately, this is also the end of the cold and flu season, which can make patients nervous when they have surgery scheduled. The decision of whether or not your cosmetic surgery will need to be postponed due to sickness will be determined on a case-by-case basis.  In general, if you have mild cold […]

Having breasts with slight discrepancies is perfectly normal. In fact, most women experience some degree of size or shape difference between their breasts, but it is often small enough to not be noticeable. Additionally, chest wall asymmetries can also impact breast shape and appearance. While some women may be born with uneven breasts, others can develop the cosmetic concern over time due to the natural aging process, pregnancy and breastfeeding, as well as weight changes. When breast asymmetry is significant, […]

Most women recognize that pregnancy can have lasting effects on their body, but the extent of these changes is often not fully understood until entering the postpartum period. Pregnancy affects everyone differently based on factors like their overall health, their age, degree of weight fluctuation, and how many past pregnancies they have had. Despite knowing it may take time to recover from their pregnancy, new mothers can often feel discouraged if they struggle to restore their pre-baby figure. While having […]

Dr. Behzad Parva discusses what the majority of mastopexy patients can expect following their procedure. Leesburg, VA — Mastopexy, a procedure more commonly known as breast lift surgery, can often be an excellent cosmetic surgical option for women who have experienced particular changes in their breasts due to aging, weight fluctuations, pregnancy, breastfeeding, and several other factors, says Loudoun County plastic surgeon Behzad Parva, MD. Performed to lift the breasts to a more youthful and aesthetic position on the chest […]

Conspicuous scarring following breast lift surgery (also known as mastopexy) is a typical concern for many women contemplating this procedure. Unfortunately, some degree of scarring after surgery is unavoidable as the repositioning and reshaping of breast tissues requires the strategic placement of incisions. That said, the majority of plastic surgeons make every effort to minimize incisions based on the unique needs and desires of the patient, ultimately helping to limit the potential visibility of postoperative scarring. One breast lift method […]