Cosmetic Breast Procedures in Utah
Whether you're looking to enhance your shape, restore balance, or feel more confident in your own skin, Dr. Elise Mecham specializes in cosmetic breast procedures tailored to your goals. As a trusted provider of breast augmentation in American Fork and across Utah County, our approach focuses on natural-looking, personalized results.
From breast augmentation and lifts to reductions and revisions, every procedure is customized to suit your body, lifestyle, and aesthetic vision.
Performed using advanced techniques and a patient-first approach, our breast surgeries prioritize safety, precision, and long-term outcomes—so you can feel confident at every stage of your journey.
Breast Augmentations
Dr. Mecham specializes in breast augmentations, a deeply personal procedure designed to enhance self image, confidence, and emotional well-being. By increasing breast fullness and symmetry, this transformative treatment offers tailored options to meet individual goals and medical conditions. With a meticulous, multi-step technique prioritizing safety and longevity, we offer a comprehensive range of implant styles and sizes. Our mission is to achieve results that align with your unique goals and expectations, empowering you to feel confident and embrace your natural beauty.
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What Is Breast Augmentation?
Breast augmentation is a cosmetic surgical procedure designed to enhance the size, shape, and symmetry of the breasts using implants or fat transfer. It can improve body proportion, boost confidence, and restore breast volume lost due to pregnancy, weight loss, or aging.Who Is a Good Candidate?
Individuals seeking larger or more symmetrical breasts
Those with volume loss after pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight changes
Healthy patients with realistic expectations
Non-smokers or those willing to quit before and after surgery
The Procedure
Anesthesia: General anesthesia is typically used for patient comfort and safety.
Incision Options:
Inframammary (under the breast fold)
Periareolar (around the nipple)
Transaxillary (in the armpit)
Transumbilical (through the belly button, less common)
Implant Placement:
Submuscular: Under the chest muscle, providing a more natural look and less risk of visible edges.
Subglandular: Above the muscle, beneath the breast tissue, allowing a quicker recovery.
Implant Types:
Saline (sterile saltwater)
Silicone gel (more natural feel)
Gummy bear (form-stable silicone)
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Recovery
Most patients go home the same day.
Swelling, bruising, and soreness are common and managed with medication.
A supportive surgical bra or compression garment is worn to support healing.
Avoid heavy lifting and strenuous activity for 4 to 6 weeks.
Follow-up visits monitor healing and implant position.
Results
Enhanced breast size, shape, and symmetry.
Implants can last 10–20 years or longer but may require replacement.
Scars fade over time and are placed to minimize visibility.
Maintaining a stable weight helps preserve results.
Breast Lifts (Mastopexy)
Restore youthful shape and firmness with a breast lift, also known as mastopexy. This procedure is designed to raise and reshape sagging breasts by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue—creating a more lifted, contoured appearance. Whether due to aging, pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight changes, a breast lift can help you regain confidence in your body’s natural beauty.
Dr. Elise Mecham customizes each procedure to your unique anatomy and aesthetic goals, with or without implants, for results that look natural and feel authentically you.
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What Is a Breast Lift?
A breast lift, or mastopexy, is a cosmetic surgical procedure designed to raise and reshape sagging breasts by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue. It restores a more youthful and uplifted breast contour without significantly changing breast size.Who Is a Good Candidate?
Women with sagging or drooping breasts due to aging, pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight fluctuations
Those with stretched skin or nipples that point downward or fall below the breast crease
Healthy individuals with realistic expectations
Non-smokers or those willing to quit before and after surgery
The Procedure
Anesthesia: General anesthesia is most commonly used.
Incision Patterns:
Periareolar: Around the nipple (for mild lift)
Lollipop (Vertical): Around the nipple and vertically down to the breast crease
Anchor (Inverted T): Around the nipple, vertically down, and along the breast crease (for significant lift)
Tissue Reshaping: Excess skin is removed, breast tissue is lifted and reshaped, and the nipple and areola are repositioned to a higher, more natural location.
Closure: Incisions are closed with sutures, skin adhesives, or surgical tape.
Note: Breast lifts are often paired with breast augmentations.
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Recovery
Swelling, bruising, and discomfort are common and managed with pain medication.
A surgical bra or compression garment is worn to support healing.
Avoid heavy lifting, strenuous activity, and raising arms above the head for 4 to 6 weeks.
Follow-up visits are important to monitor healing and address any concerns.
Results
Elevated, firmer, and more youthful breast appearance.
Scars fade over time but remain permanent; their placement depends on the incision pattern used.
Results are long-lasting, especially with good skin care and stable weight.
Breast Reductions
If overly large or heavy breasts are causing you discomfort, pain, or self-consciousness, a breast reduction may offer the relief and confidence you deserve. This transformative procedure removes excess breast tissue, fat, and skin to create a lighter, more proportionate shape—improving posture, easing back and neck pain, and enhancing your overall quality of life.
Dr. Mecham takes a personalized approach, focusing on balance, symmetry, and natural-looking results tailored to your body and goals. Many patients experience not just physical relief, but a renewed sense of confidence and comfort in their everyday activities.
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What Is Breast Reduction?
Breast reduction is a surgical procedure that removes excess breast tissue, fat, and skin to reduce breast size, relieve discomfort, and improve breast shape and proportion. It can alleviate physical symptoms like back, neck, and shoulder pain caused by overly large breasts.Who Is a Good Candidate?
Women experiencing physical discomfort due to large, heavy breasts
Individuals with breasts that cause skin irritation or posture problems
Those seeking a more proportionate breast size for their body
Healthy individuals with realistic expectations
Non-smokers or those willing to quit before and after surgery
The Procedure
Anesthesia: General anesthesia is used for patient comfort and safety.
Incision Patterns: Similar to breast lift techniques, including:
Anchor (Inverted T): Around the areola, vertically down, and along the breast crease
Lollipop (Vertical): Around the areola and vertically down
Periareolar: Around the areola (less common for larger reductions)
Tissue Removal: Excess breast tissue, fat, and skin are removed to achieve the desired size and shape.
Nipple Repositioning: The nipple and areola are repositioned to a natural, elevated location and resized if necessary.
Closure: Incisions are closed with sutures, skin adhesives, or surgical tape.
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Recovery
Swelling, bruising, and discomfort are common and managed with medication.
A supportive surgical bra is worn to help healing and support the new breast shape.
Avoid heavy lifting, strenuous exercise, and raising arms above the head for 4 to 6 weeks.
Follow-up appointments are crucial for monitoring healing and outcomes.
Results
Smaller, lighter, and more proportionate breasts.
Relief from physical discomfort associated with large breasts.
Scars will fade but remain permanent; their placement depends on the incision technique.
Long-lasting results when maintaining a stable weight and healthy lifestyle.
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