Breast Lift
A breast lift, also known as mastopexy, raises the breasts by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue to reshape and support the new breast contour. New statistics from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons show breast lifts have grown 70% since 2000, outpacing breast implants 2-to-1. Sometimes the areola becomes enlarged over time, and a breast lift will reduce this as well. A breast lift can rejuvenate your figure with a breast profile that is more youthful and uplifted. A woman’s breasts often change over time, losing their youthful shape and firmness.
These changes and loss of skin elasticity can result from:
Pregnancy
Breastfeeding
Weight fluctuations
Aging
Gravity
Heredity
WHAT BREAST LIFT SURGERY WON’T DO
Breast lift surgery does not significantly change the size of your breasts or round out the upper part of your breast. If you want your breasts to look fuller, consider breast lift and breast augmentation surgery. If you want smaller breasts, consider combining breast lift and breast reduction surgery.
POST OPERATIVE CARE
- Must wear post-op bra continuously until seen for post-op appointment.
- We will see you back in the office at 1 week
- No lifting over 10 pounds for 4 weeks
- Minimize raising arms above shoulders for 2 weeks following surgery
- Leave all post-operative dressings intact, they will be changed at your post-operative appointment.
- No shower until discussed at post-operative appointment
- No exertional activity or activities that may cause trauma to the chest (i.e. boating) for at least 2 weeks.
- No swimming or baths for 4 weeks
- May resume driving once you have discontinued using the prescription pain medication.
- Drink plenty of water and have stool softeners available such as Colace, as pain medication can cause constipation.
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