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Breast Lift
oss of skin elasticity, gravity, and other factors such as weight loss,
pregnancy, and breast-feeding ultimately affect the shape and firmness of the breasts.
Patients who are generally satisfied with the size of their breasts can have a breast
lift ("mastopexy") to raise and firm them, resulting in a more youthful
breast contour. Some patients may be unhappy that they have lost a significant
amount of breast volume over time. In these cases, implants inserted in conjunction
with a breast lift can increase the breast size while at the same time enhancing
the shape and position of the breasts.
A breast lift can be performed at any age, although it is generally recommended to wait until breast development has stopped. In addition, subsequent pregnancy and breast-feeding may have significant and unpredictable effects on the shape and size of the breasts. (Breast-lift surgery usually does not affect the ability to breast feed.)
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Gravity, loss of skin elasticity, and other factors can affect the shape and firmness of the breasts. |
A breast lift will make the breasts firmer and more uplifted. The position of nipples and areolas is enhanced. Incision lines will fade over time, but will be permanently visible. |
The surgery generally involves three incisions. One incision is made around the areola (the pigmented skin surrounding the nipple); a second runs vertically from the bottom edge of the areola to the crease underneath the breast; while the third is horizontal and follows the natural curve of the crease beneath the breast. The surgeon removes excess breast skin, then shifts the nipple and areola to a higher position. Skin which was previously located above the areola is brought down and together beneath it to reshape the breast.
The procedure is performed under general anesthesia in either the office or the hospital. Normal activities can often be resumed after 3-4 weeks.