Mastopexy Overview

Breast lift surgery elevates and reshapes sagging breasts by removing excess skin, raising the remaining skin and tissue, and repositioning the nipples. Breast lift surgery helps patients achieve a more attractive, feminine shape and contour, and more proportionate areolas.

Time Required

Usually 1-3 hours are needed for breast lift surgery. Time requirements can of course vary from case to case.

Side Effects

Breast lift side effects can include temporary discomfort, bruising, or swelling. Breasts may be temporarily numb, or the skin dry. Will be permanent scars.

Risks

All surgical procedures carry a risk of infection, bleeding, or reaction to anesthesia. Specific breast lift risks include:

• Obvious scarring
• Asymmetrical nipples
• Permanent loss of sensitivity in breasts or nipples

Results Duration

Breast lift results can last permanently. However, aging, gravity, and weight changes can also alter the results and create need for eventual breast lift revision.

Recovery

Patient wears a supportive bra home from surgery, and dressings over the incisions for about 2-3 weeks

The sutures are usually removed about 2-3 weeks after surgery, as well

Most patients generally need at least one week of breast lift recovery before returning to work, and about one month before attempting more strenuous activities

Discomfort Level

After a breast lift, discomfort and pain experienced will be very minimal and temporary.

Anesthesia

For a breast lift, anesthesia of choice may be local with sedation, or general anesthesia.

Inpatient/Outpatient

Usually outpatient.

Can be combined with

For enhanced results, a breast lift may be combined with:

• Breast Augmentation
• Tummy Tuck
• Liposuction

Mastopexy also known as

Breast Lift.