With age or weight loss, people notice that their breasts are not as perky as before. To regain a youthful appearance, a breast lift surgery or mastopexy can be considered.
Mastopexy aims at reshaping and raising the breasts higher on the chest thereby creating a youthful look. When breast lift is done along with breast augmentation surgery it results in enhanced bust size and better shape.
Mastopexy is usually performed as an outpatient procedure under general anesthesia.
- The procedure involves surgically lifting sagging breasts farther up on the chest. An incision in made on each breast and the skin around the areola is removed and the nipple is relocated to a higher position. Then, the skin above the nipple is brought down and around the swell of the breast making the breast appear tighter and higher.
- Most common techniques of breast lifts are vertical scar breast lifts where the incision is vertical and doughnut mastopexy also called a peri-areolar or Benelli lift, where the incision is made around the areola.
How is a Mastopexy performed
Mastopexy procedure involves surgically lifting sagging breasts farther up on the chest. An incision in made on each breast and the skin around the nipple is removed and the nipple is relocated to a higher position. Then, the skin above the nipple is brought down and around the swell of the breast.
How long do I have to be in the hospital?
You may go home the same day of the surgery.
When can I get back to work after the surgery?
You can get back to work 7 – 10 days after your surgery.
Which technique is best suited for me?
Your cosmetic surgeon will need to evaluate the problem before suggesting the best procedure for your specific case.
Will I have scars due to the surgery?
Standard breast lifting procedure may leave a scar on the breast however doughnut breast lift procedure will have less scarring
What are the expected risks?
As with any other surgical procedure, complications include bleeding, infection and swelling. There might be altered nipple and breast sensation and in rare cases there might be asymmetry of the breasts.
How much does a Mastopexy cost?
Your surgeon will be able to give you an estimate after examining your general health, your specific requirement and also the desired result.
At what age can Mastopexy be done?
Patient should be above 18 years at least to undergo a mastopexy.
When can I resume my exercise routine?
You can resume exercise 6 weeks after the surgery.