Mastopexy

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     As time marches on, pregnancy, nursing, and the force of gravity take their toll on a woman's breasts. As the skin loses its elasticity, the breasts often lose their shape and firmness and begin to sag. Breast lift, or mastopexy, is a surgical procedure to reposition sagging breasts without necessarily removing any breast tissue.

Process: The most common procedure involves an anchor-shaped incision following the natural contour of the breast. The incision outlines the area from which breast skin will be removed and defines the new location for the nipple. When the excess skin has been removed, the nipple and areola are moved to the higher position. The skin surrounding the areola is then brought down and together to reshape the breast. Many times patients have a mastopexy performed in conjunction with an augmentation. With this combination, the Binellli procedure may be performed where the incisions are placed only around the areola.

Recovery: Soreness and fatigue are common for a few days after surgery; most patients return to work in about 5 to 7 days. You can expect some temporary loss of feeling in your nipples and breast skin, caused by the swelling after surgery. This numbness usually fades as the swelling subsides over the next six to twelve weeks.

Results: The breast lift will enhance the shape and appearance of your breasts, but you should keep in mind that a breast lift will not keep you firm forever--the effects of gravity, pregnancy, aging, and weight fluctuations eventually take their toll again. Women who have implants along with their breast lift may find the results last longer.

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