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Breast LiftThe breast lift, or mastopexy, may be done in conjunction with breast implants. Breast implants may also help lift the breast by increasing the volume of the contents of the breast. This online guide will provide you with basic information as well as answers to frequently asked questions about breast lift surgery. |
| What are some of the most common benefits of breast lift surgery? |
| Breast lift surgery is quite
successful at making the breasts firmer and more shapely. Many women
find that they no longer need to wear a bra to feel comfortable and
look good in their clothes. Back to the top |
| What will happen at the initial consultation? |
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During the consultation, you and your surgeon will discuss the changes that you would like to make in your appearance. Because this is a highly personal decision, you’ll want to take time to discuss all of your concerns and desires. It will also be helpful to show your doctor pictures of breast sizes you like. Your doctor will explain the procedure, including what kind of anesthesia he/she will be using. At this time, he/she will also ask about your medical history, and perform a visual examination. Once the surgery is scheduled, you will receive specific pre-surgery instructions on what you may eat and drink, and whether or not you may smoke and advice on weight loss prior to surgery. Your surgeon will also measure your breasts, take photographs, and possibly require a mammogram (breast x-ray). He/she should also discuss the new placement of your nipples and ask if you want to reduce the size of the areolas (the darker skin around the nipples). Be sure to ask all the questions you have about the surgery, and
ask to see photos of recent patients, before and after surgery.
Also ask for patient references. The key to making an informed decision
is learning everything you can about your options, risks and benefits.
See Questions to Ask Your Doctor below. |
| How is breast lift surgery done? |
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Several different techniques can be used to correct this condition, depending on the degree of sagging. Surgery consists of removing excess skin from around the areola, and possibly also from the bottom of the breast, with shifting of the skin of the breast to tighten the skin envelope and insertion of additional volume such as an implant for added projection and smoothing of the skin. In doing so, the position of the nipple and areola can be elevated to a more youthful position. The specific breast lift techniques may vary, but they generally fall into two categories: the concentric (or doughnut) mastopexy for women with smaller and less droopy breasts and the more common anchor-shaped mastopexy. In general, the more tissue that is cut, the more shaping is possible. This means that in women with extensive sagging, the skin has stretched so much that a smaller incision will not remove enough tissue to lift the breast. In these cases, the larger incision is necessary. |
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