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Mastopexy

(breast lift)

Mastopexy (breast lift) is a procedure designed to reverse the effects of pregnancy, nursing and the force of gravity on a woman's breasts. These factors result in a stretching of the breast skin and a loss of elasticity which results in sagging of the breast, with an accompanying drop in the position of the nipple. In addition, the areolar skin often stretches and becomes less distinct from the breast skin.

A mastopexy lifts and reshapes the breast by tightening the skin envelope and repositioning the nipple / areola into a higher, more youthful position on the firmer higher breast. The procedure can also reduce the size of the stretched areola. The procedure is sometimes combined with breast augmentation.

Before Surgery:

Some issues considered at the time of your consultation include:

Your general health

Smoking

Your current weight and any prospective weight loss or nutritional and exercise regimens

Pregnancy and lactation history

Future planned pregnancies

Personal or family history of breast cancer

Current bra size and degree of "sagging" of breasts

The Surgery:

Mastopexy is generally performed under a general anaesthetic as outpatient surgery (i.e. the patient may go home the same day). The surgery takes approximately two hours to complete depending on the breast size.

Depending on the degree of the lift required, the incisions (and therefore scars) may include an incision around the border of the areolar skin with the scar being hidden by the colour difference, a vertical linear incision from the bottom of the areola to the fold under the breast, and possibly an incision hidden in the fold underneath the breast.

There are risks and complications with all surgical procedures such as bleeding and infection. Some specific complications related to mastopexy include poor scar formation and asymmetries and decreased sensation in the nipple area. These as well as the other complications specific to mastopexy will be discussed at the time of consultation.

After Surgery:

A supportive bra is worn for 4 - 6 weeks following surgery.

1st post-operative visit within 48 hours after surgery to check for bleeding, level of discomfort, to answer any immediate concerns. Begin showering, replace bra afterwards.

1st week after surgery; swelling has reached maximum and begins to subside, resume normal daily activities, no heavy lifting or working out.

10 - 14 days after surgery; return to work, bruising gone, swelling reduced, vigorous activity (exercise, heavy lifting) restricted, continue to wear a bra.

4 - 6 weeks after surgery; resume normal exercising activity, lifting, etc. Can stop wearing a bra at all times. Scars may become red, raised and itchy.

3 months - 1 year or more; scars settle and mature slowly over time.

Due to gravity, aging, etc. results are not permanent, but generally last for many years.

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