Breast Lift (Mastopexy)

Time, child-bearing and gravity all work against a youthful appearance. Sagging breasts can be corrected by skin tightening, muscle & tissue redistribution and occasionally augmentation. This procedure usually takes place under general sedation and results in restoration of tone, size and shape.

If you are considering a breast lift, the following information will provide
you a good introduction to this procedure.

Procedure:	Raise and reshape sagging breasts by removing excess skin and repositioning remaining tissue and nipples.
Length:	1 to 3 hours.
Anesthesia:	Local with sedation, or general.
In/Outpatient:	Usually outpatient. Sometimes inpatient.
Side Effects:	Temporary bruising, swelling, discomfort, numbness, dry breast skin. Permanent scars.
Risks:	Thick, wide scars; skin loss; infection. Unevenly positioned nipples. Permanent loss of feeling in nipples or breast.
Recovery:	Back to work: 1 week or more. Strenuous activities: 1 month. Fading of scars: several months to a year.
Duration of Results:	Variable; gravity, pregnancy, aging, and weight changes may cause new sagging. Results may last longer or be enhanced when breast implants are inserted as part of the procedure.