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BREAST LIFT:J Over the years, factors such as pregnancy, nursing and the force of gravity take their toll on a woman's breasts. As the skin loses its elasticity, the breasts often lose their shape and firmness and begin to sag.

Breast lift, or mastopexy, is a surgical procedure to raise and reshape sagging breasts—at least, for a time. (No surgery can permanently delay the effects of gravity.) Mastopexy can also reduce the size of the areola, the darker skin surrounding the nipple. If your breasts are small or have lost volume—for example, after pregnancy—breast implants inserted in conjunction with mastopexy can increase both firmness and breast size. 

Mastopexy can be combined with an increase in breast size (augmentation-mastopexy) or a reduction in breast size. The operation involves rearranging the breast tissue, shifting the nipple position and increasing the breast firmness by tightening the skin. Modern innovations in breast lift techniques include limited-incision techniques and nipple-sensation-sparing techniques. Asymmetry of the breasts can be improved as well.

The Surgical Procedure

The operation takes between two and three hours. It is usually performed under general anesthesia. There are several different ways to perform this surgery depending on how much excess skin needs to be removed.

The surgical procedure varies subtly from patient to patient and is discussed in detail at your initial consultation with Dr. DeWeese. The exact cost depends on the extent of the procedure: pricing includes the surgeon’s fee, the operating room costs, the anesthesiologist’s fee, plus the cost of implants if they are used.

What to Expect After breast lift Surgery

Pain is rarely strong: more commonly patients feel only a degree of discomfort. Swelling occurs, but usually begins to subside by the third or fourth day. Some degree of swelling may persist for longer periods. A well-fitting bra must be worn day and night for three weeks. While there is seldom interference with future breast-feeding, women are cautioned that it may not be possible to breast-feed after a breast lift or reduction.

Resuming Physical Activities

Driving may be resumed after 2 weeks
For non-contact sports: 3 weeks
Contact sports: 6 weeks
Sexual activity: 2 weeks

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