Breast Lift - Mastopexy

THE PREOPERATIVE FEATURES

THE PROCEDURE

General anesthesia can be used and it takes about three hours.
Incisions depend on the size and contour of the breast but are very inconspicuous. They can often be placed only around the areolae or in the lower breast crease.
A careful exam of the breast tissue is undertaken to make sure no abnormalities are present.
Excess skin is removed and the breast gland is tucked and lifted to a higher position on the chest wall.
The nipples are elevated to a higher position and sometimes reduced in diameter.
If a lift and more size is desired, an implant can be added at the same time.
The only dressing is a surgical bra.
No drains are used.
This can be combined with other surgeries.

THE RECOVERY

You can go home after several hours.
You can shower on the second day after surgery.
Mild pain for the first two days that is mostly gone by the third day and easily controlled by medications.
You will feel very groggy for the first two days and weak for about ten days.
Swelling is mild to moderate for the first week after which it rapidly disappears.
Usually only very mild or no bruising.
Breasts are square shaped for the first three weeks then settle into a very normal rounded position.
Resume many activities within the first week, and most by at least three weeks.
No stitches to remove. They are all dissolvable.
Off of work for five to seven days.

THE RESULT

Elevated, full, and beautiful size and shape to the breasts.
Very natural result that just gets better in time.
Softness and natural bounce that persists.
Natural and presentable appearance right away that just gets better over the next three to six months.