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Breast Lift2021-02-22T14:39:41-05:00

WHAT IS A BREAST LIFT?

As a woman ages, skin loses some elasticity which can cause the breasts to lose their natural shape and firmness. A Breast Lift* is designed to elevate the breasts and may give them a more youthful appearance. This procedure may also be completed in conjunction with breast enlargement surgery (augmentation).

REASONS FOR CONSIDERING A BREAST LIFT

  • Elevate the breasts due to sagging caused by the effects of aging and gravity

  • Re-align your nipples/areolas if they point down or to the side

  • Bring back natural suppleness after weight loss

  • Firm the breasts if they have lost substance due to pregnancy and subsequent breast-feeding

GENERAL PROCEDURE

The breast lift surgical procedure usually takes one and a half to three hours. Techniques vary, but the most common procedure involves an anchor-like incision along the underside of the breast. The incision goes around the area where skin will be removed, thus defining how the nipple will be relocated. When the excess skin has been removed, the nipple and areola are moved into a higher position. The skin surrounding the areola is brought down and together to reshape the breast.

Some patients, especially those with relatively small breasts and minimal sagging, may be candidates for modified procedures requiring less extensive incisions. One such procedure is the “doughnut (or concentric) mastopexy” in which circular incisions are made around the areola and a doughnut-shaped area of skin is removed. Recent innovations in breast lift techniques include minimal incision techniques and nipple sensation reducing procedures.

If the patient is having an implant inserted along with the breast lift, the implant will be placed in a pocket directly under the breast tissue or under the muscle of the chest wall.

RECOVERY PROCESS

Generally, post-operative instructions call for plenty rest and limited movement in order to speed up the healing process and recovery time. Bandages are applied right after surgery to aid the healing process and to minimize movement of the breasts. Once the bandages are removed, the patient will need to wear a specialized surgical bra for several weeks. Patients sometimes report minor pain associated with surgery which can be treated with oral medication. While complications are rare, patients can minimize potential problems by carefully following the post-operative directions given by the surgeon.

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*Individual Results May Vary
The photos on this website are not intended to represent the results that every patient can expect. Surgical results are not guaranteed and can vary greatly from patient-to-patient.
Disclaimer: The information on this site is intended for general purposes only and is not intended to nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Dr. Lett & The Lett Center for Plastic Surgery, Mt. Juliet, TN.

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