BREAST LIFT (MASTOPEXY)

A mastopexy procedure elevates and reshapes loose, sagging breasts. As women get older, many experience a change in the size, shape, and feel of their breasts.

Gravity, breast feeding, pregnancy and weight gain or loss can all have an effect on the appearance of the breast. As a result, the breasts may sag, droop, and flatten to various degrees. As a result, there can be a decrease in firmness and elasticity. The mastopxy procedure can reshape, firm, and lift sagging and shrinking breasts. The procedure can also reduce the size of an enlarged, areola (the dark pigment skin around the nipple). During the procedure, excess skin on the lower portion on the breast is removed and the nipple and areola is located to a higher position thereby reshaping the remaining breast tissue. ocassionally breast are augmented with a saline or silicon implant which is placed under the breast itself or under the chest muscle during the mastopexy procedure.

The operative procedure is about 3 hours in length. A surgical gauze dressing is placed and the next day the patient is placed in a bra.

All surgeries carry some chance for risk and complications. These will be thoroughly discussed with you by Dr. Sevinor. Complications such as infection, delayed healing, bleeding, wide scars, asymmetry, or decreased sensation can occur but are rare.

We usually require a mammogram before surgery. Further specific instructions on how to prepare for surgery including guidelines will be given to you in detail.

A mastopexy procedure is usually performed under general anesthesia but in some cases when small incisions are made, local anesthesia combined with a sedative may be used.

Healing is a gradual process. Most patients return to work within one week. Patients should avoid lifting heavy objects and delay strenuous exercises for 3 to 4 weeks. Detailed instructions will be given to you postoperatively.