Breast Lift

BEFORE AFTER

Click here for more examples of Breast Lift Breast lift (mastopexy) surgery is used to restore a more youthful shape to the breast. Common features that are improved are drooping (ptosis) of the entire breast and nipple position. Often just the nipple position has begun to fall and point downward. The areola (darker skin around the nipple) also can become dilated, which distorts the natural proportions of the breast. A breast lift does not remove any breast tissue but merely tightens the skin and lifts the glandular tissue. It is common to have a breast augmentation combined with a breast lift in situations where you feel that the breast is too small. The degree of sagging will determine the specific type of breast lift required. Each of these techniques involves some degree of scarring on the breast. Many believe the improved shape is a worthwhile trade-off for the resulting scars. These scars are within normal garment lines and become less visible with time.

A crescent mastopexy can be used to correct small degrees of nipple ptosis or malposition. The scar is limited to the upper half of the areolar border. If there is a small degree of breast and nipple ptosis a periareolar mastopexy will be recommended. This scars goes entirely around the areolar border and can tighten the breast in all directions while reducing the diameter of the areola. When there is more sagging and skin looseness a standard mastopexy is required. In addition to the periareolar scar, an anchor-shaped scar extending down and into the breast crease is needed. Your consultation with Dr. Mosher will clarify the right solution for your breast shape.

• If your breasts are sagging due to past pregnancies, genetics, or aging.
• If breast augmentation alone will not restore the breast shape.
• If the areola (pigmented area around the nipple) is dilated and enlarged.

• An elevated, more youthful breast contour.
• A nipple and areola that are in the right location on the front of the breast and are of proportional size and diameter.

The operation is done as an outpatient procedure in our private surgical facility under light general anesthesia.
The design of the operation usually involves an incision around the nipple-areolar complex and in some instances an incision that extends down to the breast crease. A short scar within the natural breast crease may also be required.

Excess breast skin is removed and the nipple-areolar complex is lifted to a higher position. No breast tissue is removed but the tissue is rearranged to give a more uplifted and pleasing shape. A light dressing is applied and a normal bra is placed in the operating room.

• Discomfort is often very mild and controlled with oral medications.
• Some swelling and bruising is present for two weeks.
• The final breast shape takes up to three months to achieve.
• The breast will continue to droop slowly but an improved shape is long lasting.
• You can resume light activity in two weeks and return to exercise in four to six weeks.

Breast augmentation can correct a mild degree of sagging or this can be done in addition to the breast lift.
Liposuction of the breast can reduce the size or contour the area under the arm.
Contouring of the abdomen and torso can also be considered at the same time.
 

Ask our very knowledgeable staff about Breast Lift or any of our other breast enhancement services. Speak to our staff directly or call 604-888-9378 (toll free 1-800-527-7697) to arrange your consultation.

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