Basic facts on breast lifts

The breast lift (also known as a mastopexy) remedies, reshapes and raises drooping breasts. During the procedure breasts are elevated, nipples and tissue are repositioned and excess skin is removed. Breast lifts are performed as outpatient procedures. Patients can opt for either local or general anesthesia.

Best candidates for a Breast Lift

Although breast lifts are ideal for any woman who wants to make breasts appear, perky, taut and firm, the procedure fares well on females with smaller-sized breasts.

Mastopexy involves

During a breast lift, the plastic surgeon repositions both the nipple and areola to a higher location. To tighten the skin, the excess underneath the breast is removed.

Plastic Surgeon’s Breast Lift Considerations

A licensed plastic surgeon will make the following assessments in consideration of the breast lift and its placement:

• Breast size
• Breast shape
• Skin quality and condition
• Areola placement
• Nipple placement

Difference between a Breast lift versus breast augmentation

Unlike a breast augmentation where implants are inserted into a layer of the chest wall, breast lifts simply lift and tighten the breasts without adding any foreign materials.

Safety of a Breast Lift

The safety of the breast lift is contingent upon the experience and specialties of a plastic surgeon. A licensed plastic surgeon can determine whether a patient is an ideal candidate for a breast lift procedure.

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