Breast Lift

A breast lift, also known as a mastopexy, is a procedure for women who have lost the shape of their breasts due to breast feeding, weight loss, age and gravity. Breast lift surgery raises and firms the breast by removing excess skin and tightening the breast tissue to reshape and support the new contour. Patients often combine breast lift surgery with breast augmentation in order to lift and enhance the size of their breasts.

Breasts that have lost their shape can negatively affect a woman’s self-confidence and self-image.

• Lift breasts that have fallen due to age.
• Create youth in breasts who have been through breastfeeding.
• Create symmetrical areolas and nipples.
• Reshape and contour breasts after weight loss.

Breast lift surgery is performed in a surgical center under anesthesia. Incisions are made based on the individual breast size and shape. These incisions help to remove excess skin and tissue therefore lifting the breast. Normally the areola and nipple is placed much higher than before, and the skin on the top of the breast is connected with the bottom to reshape the breast. Incision lines are permanent but in most cases fade and improve significantly with time.

Some women do not need an extensive mastopexy. These women can go through a smaller procedure known as the concentric mastopexy. In this procedure, a small area of skin is removed from around the areola. More recently techniques have been changing for minimal incisions and nipple sensation reducing surgeries.

After having surgery, the patient needs to stay home and get a lot of rest. They are also instructed to move as little as possible. Large bandages are placed around the breasts to maintain support and to help heal the wounds. After the breasts have healed, and the bandages are removed, a medical bra must be worn for weeks after until the recovery process has been completed. Over the counter pain relievers can subdue any minor aches and pains the patient may be complaining of.

After the procedure, patients should follow the directions of the doctor to avoid any post-operation problems.

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