A breast lift procedure is a cosmetic operation done by a board
certified plastic surgeon. This procedure is designed to remove
redundant skin in the breasts, which are causing them to sag. The
...
A breast lift procedure is a cosmetic operation done by a board
certified plastic surgeon. This procedure is designed to remove
redundant skin in the breasts, which are causing them to sag. The
scientific name for this operation is a mastopexy. Sometimes the areola
becomes stretched out as well. The areola is the colored portion
surrounding each nipple. When gravity, childbearing and breastfeeding
take their toll on this skin, the nipple/areola portion often becomes
dragged into a skewed configuration. All of this distortion can be
tightened up with this operation. What should a patient expect from her
mastopexy? Here are some things to think about:
Initial consultation: During the planning stages, a woman will visit
with her plastic surgeon in order to discuss the possibilities.
Measurements will be taken from her collarbone to central chest region
in order to determine just how much skin needs to be tightened up.
Tissue and skin quality will also be looked out to determine a surgical
plan. For patients who have lost the fullness they once had along with
the tight container of skin, an augmentation with an implant may be in
order as well. Implants are oval or round devices filled with silicone
or saline to enhance size and full shape.
Before the surgery: Ideal candidates should be in good physical and
mental shape. If they smoke cigarettes, they should quit or at least
give it up for a month or two before the mastopexy. Cigarettes hamper
immune response and the ability to quickly heal. The patient will likely
have lab work done and be given a checklist of items to have ready for
the post-op days.
Day of breast lift: The patient will arrive at the hospital or clinic
with the assistance of usually a friend or relative. Friends or
relatives are required to escort the post-op patients home, as they will
be in no state to operate a vehicle. A local anesthesia with a sedative
will be given and the surgical time will be from two to three hours.
Incisions will be made in a donut, lollipop or anchor configuration in
order to accomplish the lifting required. Patients must be aware ahead
of time that they will end up with permanent scars. Although the scars
will fade over time, they will still exist. Looking at some “before and
after” photos will be a good way of getting an idea of what the results
might be. Patients must realize that every scarring result is unique and
can’t be guaranteed.
Post-op: The patient will go home on the same day as surgery. She should
expect swelling, bruising and some pain for the initial days. Pain
medication will be prescribed in order to keep her comfortable. Swelling
should recede within six weeks and scars should fade within the first
year or two. Although risks of complications are rare, they do occur.
Infection, reaction to the anesthesia, unexpected scarring, and bleeding
may occur.
A breast lift can give a patient back her perky bust line that was lost
to aging, childbearing and breastfeeding. This youthful enhancement can
make a person feel as perky as her new bosom.
redundant skin in the breasts, which are causing them to sag. The
...
A breast lift procedure is a cosmetic operation done by a board
certified plastic surgeon. This procedure is designed to remove
redundant skin in the breasts, which are causing them to sag. The
scientific name for this operation is a mastopexy. Sometimes the areola
becomes stretched out as well. The areola is the colored portion
surrounding each nipple. When gravity, childbearing and breastfeeding
take their toll on this skin, the nipple/areola portion often becomes
dragged into a skewed configuration. All of this distortion can be
tightened up with this operation. What should a patient expect from her
mastopexy? Here are some things to think about:
Initial consultation: During the planning stages, a woman will visit
with her plastic surgeon in order to discuss the possibilities.
Measurements will be taken from her collarbone to central chest region
in order to determine just how much skin needs to be tightened up.
Tissue and skin quality will also be looked out to determine a surgical
plan. For patients who have lost the fullness they once had along with
the tight container of skin, an augmentation with an implant may be in
order as well. Implants are oval or round devices filled with silicone
or saline to enhance size and full shape.
Before the surgery: Ideal candidates should be in good physical and
mental shape. If they smoke cigarettes, they should quit or at least
give it up for a month or two before the mastopexy. Cigarettes hamper
immune response and the ability to quickly heal. The patient will likely
have lab work done and be given a checklist of items to have ready for
the post-op days.
Day of breast lift: The patient will arrive at the hospital or clinic
with the assistance of usually a friend or relative. Friends or
relatives are required to escort the post-op patients home, as they will
be in no state to operate a vehicle. A local anesthesia with a sedative
will be given and the surgical time will be from two to three hours.
Incisions will be made in a donut, lollipop or anchor configuration in
order to accomplish the lifting required. Patients must be aware ahead
of time that they will end up with permanent scars. Although the scars
will fade over time, they will still exist. Looking at some “before and
after” photos will be a good way of getting an idea of what the results
might be. Patients must realize that every scarring result is unique and
can’t be guaranteed.
Post-op: The patient will go home on the same day as surgery. She should
expect swelling, bruising and some pain for the initial days. Pain
medication will be prescribed in order to keep her comfortable. Swelling
should recede within six weeks and scars should fade within the first
year or two. Although risks of complications are rare, they do occur.
Infection, reaction to the anesthesia, unexpected scarring, and bleeding
may occur.
A breast lift can give a patient back her perky bust line that was lost
to aging, childbearing and breastfeeding. This youthful enhancement can
make a person feel as perky as her new bosom.
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