Procedure

Loss of skin elasticity, gravity and other factors can affect the shape and firmness of your breasts. A breast lift will lift and reshape sagging breast by removing excess skin and repositioning remaining tissue and nipples. A breast lift will make the breast firmer and more uplifted. The most common method of breast lifting involves three incisions. One incision is made around the areola, the second runs vertically from the bottom edge of the areola to the crease underneath the breast, and the last incision is horizontal beneath the breast and follows the natural curve of the breast crease. After your surgeon has removed excess skin, the nipple and areola are shifted to a higher position. The areola, which in sagging breast can be stretched in size, will be reduced if needed. Skin that was formerly located above the areola is brought down and together beneath it to reshape the breast.

Length of Procedure

This procedure will usually last 3 to 4 hours depending on the extent of your surgery.

Type of Anesthesia

This procedure is usually done under local anesthesia with sedation, and on a outpatient basis.

Side Effects

There will be temporary bruising and swelling that will subside within the first 2 to 3 weeks. You will experience temporary numbness, dry breast skin and discomfort, which will diminish after a couple of weeks. The incision of your breast lift surgery will heal and fade over time. Though it is important to realize, that the incision lines will be permanently visible. You may experience a loss of sensation in the nipple and areola area, this is usually temporary. I may however take weeks and some cases months before the sensation returns to normal.

Risks

Fortunately, significant complications from this procedure are infrequent, and thousands of people undergo this procedure with no complications. However, anyone that is considering this procedure should be aware of the benefits and risks. The potential complications of this surgery are best discussed on a personal basis with your surgeon. Though some complications that may be discussed are the risk of thick wide scars, skin loss, unevenly positioned nipples, and permanent loss of feeling in nipple or breast, which occurs rarely.

Recovery

After your procedure it is often possible to return back within a week depending on your job duties. Strenuous activity usually can be resumed in 1 month. You may continue to experience some mild periodic discomfort during this time, though these feeling are normal.


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