Dr. Tork’s philosophy is that a lift should not rely on the skin alone to hold the weight of the breast. Standard lifts often sag over time because the skin is not a strong structural material. Instead, Dr. Tork focuses on internal remodeling. He reshapes the underlying glandular tissue to create a firm, projected foundation before the skin is even closed.

Internal Support: GALAFLEX® and Autoaugmentation

To provide his Cincinnati patients with long-lasting results, Dr. Tork utilizes advanced structural tools:

• Autoaugmentation: In some cases, Dr. Tork can use your own native tissue to act as a "natural implant." By shifting and rotating lower breast tissue upward, he creates upper-pole fullness without the need for a synthetic device.

• GALAFLEX® Internal Bra: For patients with heavy tissue or poor skin elasticity, Dr. Tork may incorporate GALAFLEX® mesh. This scaffold provides immediate reinforcement and eventually integrates with your body to form a permanent collagen "sling," effectively acting as an internal bra to fight future sagging.

The Incision Strategy

Dr. Tork tailors the incision type to your specific anatomy and the degree of lift required:

1. Periareolar (Donut): A single circle around the areola for minor lifting.

2. Vertical (Lollipop): An incision around the areola and down to the fold for moderate lifting and reshaping.

3. Inverted-T (Anchor): Used for more significant lifting to achieve the most dramatic change in shape.

Recovery and Aftercare

Subject to individual circumstances, many patients are back to light daily routines within a week.

• Support: You will wear a surgical bra to maintain the new shape during the initial healing phase.

• Activity: Heavy lifting and high-impact exercise are restricted for 6 weeks to ensure the internal "autoaugmentation" or mesh has settled properly.