A breast lift, also known as mastopexy, is a surgical procedure to change the shape of the breasts. A plastic surgeon removes extra skin, reshapes, and raises the breasts.
Reasons You Might Want a Breast Lift
You might consider a breast lift if:
• Your breasts sag
• Your nipples point downward
• You want tighter, firmer-looking breasts
How To Prepare for a Breast Lift
Before your breast lift, your doctor may recommend having a mammogram to ensure your breasts are healthy before surgery. You also need to:
• Stop smoking to aid in healing after surgery
• Avoid taking blood-thinning medications and NSAIDS, to prevent excess bleeding
• Achieve a healthy weight, to provide the best aesthetic outcome from your breast lift
• Arrange for help from others during your recovery
The Breast Lift Procedure
Your plastic surgeon will make incisions around the areolae, horizontally along breast creases, or from the areolae to the breast creases. Through these incisions, excess tissue is removed, and the nipples are repositioned higher on the breasts. The incisions are closed with sutures, tape, or adhesives. A breast lift procedure takes about 2 to 3 hours and requires no overnight hospital stay.
Recovery From a Breast Lift
You will be given pain medication to take for the first few days during your recovery. Avoid bending, lifting, and straining, and sleep on your back or side. Wear a surgical support bra for the first 3 to 4 days, followed by a soft support bra for the next 3 to 4 weeks.
Other Procedures Which Can Be Combined With a Breast Lift
A breast lift doesn’t affect the size of your breasts, which is why a breast lift is often combined with:
• A breast reduction, to make breasts smaller and more symmetrical
• A breast augmentation is to make the breasts larger and fuller
• A mommy makeover, which is a combination of procedures to make the body and face appear younger and more beautiful
Interested in a breast lift?
Our professionals at Milford Medical and Aesthetic Care are here to answer questions you may have and provide further insight on the procedure. Call our Milford, CT office today at (203) 301-5860 to learn more!