Breast Lift
(Mastopexy):

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Breast sagging or ptosis is often a disturbing condition for women because it reflects the effects of aging and gravity on the breast position. The breasts appear droopy and lower than normal. The upper portions of the breasts appear flattened, and the lower portion descends below the fold of the breasts. Breast skin often may have reduced elasticity and become stretched or weakened.

Symmetrical, naturally proportioned and positioned breasts are the goals of mastopexy. A patient’s understanding and input is essential in determining the breast’s size, shape and position.

Many patients seek mastopexy following weight loss, pregnancy, lactation or menopause. The presence of ptosis indicates the inelastic nature of the skin and a corresponding decrease in breast volume.

Because there are various degrees of sagging (ptosis), the surgical treatment involves a range of possible corrections based primarily on the nipple areola position and size, the amount of excess skin and the breast volume. Correction may be as simple as breast augmentation. This adds fullness and will give cleavage and this may be combined with skin excision. Additional improvement may be obtained by removing excess skin from around the areola.

For the more advanced ptosis (sagging), an additional vertical incision may be required. The incision goes from the areola to beneath the breast. For the most severe ptosis, an additional third incision underneath the breast is required. It is imperative that the patient understands the placement of the incisions and this will be explained in detail during the initial consultation.

There are possible complications that must be clearly understood and weighed prior to surgery. Wide scars are the most common problem seen post-operatively. Other complications are asymmetry of the breasts, hematoma, infection and loss of nipple sensation. These will be discussed in detail during the initial consultation.

The procedure takes generally two hours and is done under “twilight anesthesia” or general anesthesia. The recovery period is quite brief and the patient may return to work two or three days after surgery. The operation is carried out on an outpatient basis in our office surgical suite.

The results of mastopexy are very gratifying for the proper patient.

Breast Lift (Mastopexy):

Breast Lift
(Mastopexy):