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Breast Lift - Mastopexy

The surgery
Mastopexy usually takes one and a half to three and a half hours. Techniques vary, but the most common procedure involves an anchor-shaped incision following the natural contour of the breast.

The incision outlines the area from which breast skin will be removed and defines the new location for the nipple. When the excess skin has been removed, the nipple and areola are moved to the higher position. The skin surrounding the areola is then brought down and together to reshape the breast. Stitches are usually located around the areola, in a vertical line extending downwards from the nipple area, and along the lower crease of the breast.

Standard incisions in full breastlift

Incisions outline the area of skin to be
removed and the new position for the nipple.

Closing the incisions in standard breastlift
Skin formerly located above the nipple is
brought down and together to reshape the
breast. Sutures close the incisions, giving
the breast its new contour.

Incision lines in full breastlift
After surgery, the breasts are higher and
firmer, with sutures usually located around
the areola, below it, and in the crease under
the breast.
Some patients, especially those with relatively small breasts and minimal sagging, may be candidates for modified procedures requiring less extensive incisions. One such procedure is the "doughnut (or concentric) mastopexy," in which circular incisions are made around the areola, and a doughnut-shaped area of skin is removed.

If you're having an implant inserted along with your breast lift, it will be placed in a pocket directly under the breast tissue, or deeper, under the muscle of the chest wall.

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                      Surgery Options: Benelli or Vertical Breastlift
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                      Activity Restrictions
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                      Resuming Normal Activities

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