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BREAST LIFT

(mastopexy)

Procedure:

  • Raise and reshape sagging breasts by removing excess skin and repositioning remaining tissue and nipples.
  • 3 Different types of scars depending upon the amount of sagging.
    A) Periareolar - Around the nipple.
    B) Vertical - Periareolar plus up and down to fold scar.
    C) Inverted "T" - An "anchor" incision that has a periareolar, vertical, and horizontal scar.
In/Outpatient:

Outpatient.
Side Effects:

  • Temporary soreness, swelling, change in nipple sensation, & bruising.
  • Breast sensitive to stimulation for a few weeks.
Risks:

  • Thick, wide scars; skin loss; infection.
  • Unevenly positioned nipples.
  • Permanent loss of feeling in nipples or breast.
  • Asymmetry.
Recovery:

  • Back to work: 1 week (Usually).
  • Strenuous Activites: 2 - 4 weeks.
  • Fading of scars: Several months to a year.
Results:

  • Variable.
  • Gravity, pregnancy, aging, and weight changes may cause new sagging.