Breast Lift
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Overview of Breast Lift Surgery
The breast lift (or mastopexy) operation is performed to remove excess skin and to lift the nipple to a more youthful appearing position. The type of lift varies depending on how droopy the breasts are before surgery. For patients with a minimal amount of droopiness, an incision around the areola is used. This is known as a circumareolar or "donut" breast lift. For moderate droopiness, a vertical extension is added to the areolar scar. Often this scar is referred to as a "lollipop" pattern. For patients with severe droopiness, typically horizontal incisions will need to be added taking the shape of an “anchor” or "inverted T." A breast lift can be combined with a breast augmentation in patients without adequate breast tissue or in patients who interested in more superior fullness of their breasts. A sports bra is worn for the first 4 to 8 weeks following surgery.
Anesthesia in breast lift surgery: The vast majority of patients undergo general anesthesia when a breast lift is performed.
Length of surgery: Usually a breast lift can be performed in 2-3 hours depending on the extent of droopiness and the type of lift being performed.
Risks of breast lift surgery: Infection, bleeding, poor scars, loss of nipple sensation, asymmetry, delayed wound healing, early recurrence of droopiness
Average recovery time from breast lift surgery: The majority of patients are able to return to work in 3-4 days. Patients are encouraged to wait 3-4 weeks before resuming normal activity. Generally it takes 4-6 weeks before one is feeling back to normal after a breast lift.
Duration of effect: 8-10 years
Useful Information on Breast Lift
• ASPA information regarding breast lifts
About Gallego Plastic Surgery
Gallego Plastic Surgery has two offices conveniently located to serve you. Our Irvine Office is located in the city of Irvine and the serves the surrounding Orange County region. Our Corona Office is located in the city of Corona and the serves the surrounding Inland Empire and Riverside regions.
For more information, or to schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Gallego, please contact us.
