Also known as mastopexy, a breast lift raises and firms the breasts by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue to reshape and support the new breast contour.

Who is a Candidate?  |  Intended Results  |  Procedure Description  |  Recuperation and Healing  |  Other Options  |  Insurance Guidelines  |  Note

Who is a Candidate?

Women who have:

• Sagging breasts due to past pregnancies, genetics or aging.


• Sagging that is too great to be treated with an implant alone.


• Nipple-areolar complexes (pigmented areas around nipples) that are enlarged.

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Intended Results

• An elevated, more youthful breast contour.


• Nipple-areolar complexes of the desired size and at the correct height.

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Procedure Description

• The procedure is done on an outpatient basis under sedation and local or general anesthesia.


• The design of the incisions can vary but usually include incisions around the nipple-areolar complex and in the crease under the breast.


• The nipple-areolar complex is repositioned higher, the excess skin is removed, and the breast is reshaped in a pleasing contour and in a more normal position.


• The additional insertion of an implant may or may not be advisable.

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Recuperation and Healing

• The patient goes home in a bra with only light dressings over the incision lines.
  
• Initial discomfort is easily controlled with oral medication.


• Light activities may be started in seven to 10 days.

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Other Options

• Additional procedures that may enhance the result are a small breast reduction or breast enlargement.

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Insurance Guidelines

• This procedure is considered cosmetic and therefore is not covered by insurance. The patient is responsible for payment.

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Note

• The specific risks and the suitability of this procedure for a given individual can be determined only at the time of consultation. All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are rare.

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