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BODY PROCEDURES
Breast Lift (Mastopexy)
Breast lift surgery, also called mastopexy, removes excess breast skin to raise, reshape and firm your breasts. The nipples and areolas are repositioned, and the areolas sometimes may be reduced in size. Implants may also be inserted in conjunction with a breast lift to increase breast volume. If you are considering mastopexy, we want you to be thoroughly informed about the procedure. Below is some helpful information. A personal consultation with your plastic surgeon best way to obtain the additional information you will need.
Considering A breast lift
Loss of skin elasticity, gravity and other factors such as weight loss, pregnancy and breastfeeding affect the shape and firmness of your beasts. Patients who are generally satisfies with the size of their breasts can have a breast lift to raise and firm them, resulting in a more youthful looking breasts. Implants can be inserted in conjunction with a breast lift to increase breast size as the shape and position of the breasts are enhanced by the breast lift itself.
Am I good candidate for breast lift?
You may be a good candidate for breast lift surgery if you have one or more of the following conditions:
- Breasts that are pendulous, but of satisfactory size.
- Breasts that lack substance or firmness.
- Nipples and areolas that point downward, especially if they are positioned below the breast crease.
Sometimes these conditions may be inherited traits. There may be differences in the size of your breasts as well as their shape. Breasts that are large and heavy can be lifted, but the results may not be long-lasting as when the procedure is done on smaller breasts. A breast lift can be performed at any age, but it is usually recommended to wait until breast development has stopped. Pregnancy and breast-feeding may have significant and unpredictable effects on the size and shape of your breasts. This should be examined if you are considering breast lift surgery. Since milk ducts and nipples are left intact, breast lift surgery usually will not affect your ability to breast-feed; however, you should discuss this with your plastic surgeon. The nipples and areolas remain attached to underlying tissue, and this usually allows for the preservation of sensation and the ability to breast feed.
What are some variations to the common breast lift technique?
There are many variations to the design of the incision for breast lift surgery. The size and shape of your breast, size of your areolas, and extent of sagging are factors that will help determine the best technique for you. Sometimes, it may be possible to avoid the horizontal incision beneath the breast. Sometimes, a technique may be used that avoids this horizontal incision as well as the vertical incision that runs from the bottom edge of the areola to the breast crease. Dr. Bernett will discuss this with you.
Your Surgical Experience
Our goal is to make your surgical experience as easy and comfortable for you as possible.
If you are a smoker, you will be asked to stop smoking well in advance of surgery. Aspirin and certain anti-inflammatory drugs can cause increased bleeding, so you should avoid taking these medications for a period of time before surgery, you will be provided with a complete pre-operative instructions.
Breast lift surgery may be performed on an outpatient basis. If this is the case, be sure to arrange for someone to drive you home after surgery and to stay with you for at least a day or two.
Understanding Risks
Fortunately, significant complications from breast lifts are infrequent. Every year, many thousands of people undergo successful breast lift surgery, experience no major problems, and are pleased with the results. Anyone considering surgery, however, should be aware of both the benefits and the risks.
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