You may be a candidate for breast lift surgery if you have sagging breasts due to past pregnancies, genetics, or aging. You may also desire a mastopexy if breast sagging is too great to be treated with an implant alone. The procedure may also be helpful if your nipple-areolar complexes (pigmented areas around nipples) are enlarged.
Mastopexy patient shown before surgery with sagging
breasts and low position of nipples.
Breast lift (mastopexy) is intended to give the patient an elevated, more youthful breast contour, as well as nipple-areolar complexes of the desired size and at the correct height.
Incisions following the breast’s natural contour define the
area of excision and the new location for the nipple. Skin in
the shaded area is removed and the nipple moved higher.
Breast lift is usually done on an outpatient basis under sedation and local or general anesthesia. The design of the incisions can vary but usually include incisions around the nipple-areolar complex and in the crease under the breast. The nipple-areolar complex is repositioned higher, the excess skin is removed, and the breast is reshaped in a pleasing contour and in a more normal position. The insertion of an implant as well, may or may not be advisable.
Skin formerly located above and to the sides of the nipple
is brought down and together to reshape the breast.
The patient goes home with only light dressings over the incision lines. Sutures are usually completely removed within 7-10 days. Initial discomfort is easily controlled with oral medication. Light activities may be started in 7-10 days.
The postoperative patient shown with scars resulting from
a commonly performed mastopexy technique. Scars are around
the areola, extending vertically down the breast and
horizontally along the crease underneath the breast.
Additional procedures which may enhance the result are a small Breast Reduction or Breast Enlargement.
This procedure is considered cosmetic and therefore is not covered by insurance. The patient is responsible for payment. The specific risks and the suitability of this procedure for a given individual can be determined only at the time of consultation. All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are rare.
For a breast lift in Los Angeles contact Southern California Board Certified Plastic Surgeon Steven Teitelbaum today.
Illustrations courtesy the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
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