The mastopexy procedure re-contours loose, sagging breasts. Frequently, a woman elects this surgery after losing a considerable amount of weight, or losing volume and tone in her breasts after having children. The result may be firmer, higher, more youthful looking breasts.
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The Procedure
In a breast lift procedure, Dr. Francel relocates the nipple and areola (the pigmented skin surrounding the nipple) to a higher position, repositions the breast tissue to a higher level, removes excess skin from the lower portion of the breast and then reshapes the remaining breast skin. If you elect to have your breasts enlarged as well as lifted, an implant may be placed behind your chest muscle.
Although the goal of every surgeon is to minimize the sight of the scars, scars will appear around the areola, extending vertically down the breast and horizontally along the crease underneath the breast. The breast lift scars are permanent but tend to fade over time.
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Although the goal of every surgeon is to minimize the sight of the scars, scars will appear around the areola, extending vertically down the breast and horizontally along the crease underneath the breast. The breast lift scars are permanent but tend to fade over time.
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Operating Time
Approximately 2 hours.
After the Procedure
The procedure is usually done as an outpatient procedure. Post-operatively the breasts will be placed in a surgical bra. Use of a supportive bra is recommended for several weeks following surgery. Swelling and discoloration will occur around your incisions and will subside gradually. You may experience decreased sensation in the nipples or breast skin.
Day 1: Surgery.
Day 2: May remove dressings and shower.
Day 7: First follow up office visit.
Week 3: Bruising and swelling resolving. Exercising can resume.
6 months: Final result.
Day 1: Surgery.
Day 2: May remove dressings and shower.
Day 7: First follow up office visit.
Week 3: Bruising and swelling resolving. Exercising can resume.
6 months: Final result.
