A woman's breasts often change with time, losing their shape and firmness. This can be due to pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight fluctuations, or aging. Breast Lift (Mastopexy) is a cosmetic procedure aimed at reshaping the breast to give it a more youthful and perky appearance while maintaining the size. This surgical procedure is often combined with Breast Augmentation (Breast Implant).
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Sagging or droopiness of the breasts | |
2.5 - 3 hours | |
Under a general anaesthetic incisions are made around the nipple and areola (dark skin around the nipple) as well as other parts of the breast. The nipple and areola are reduced and moved up. The breast tissue is remodelled and reshaped to give it a perky youthful appearance with improved cleavage and fullness at the top. The breast is closed resulting in a "lolly pop" type incision or inverted "T" type incision. Dressings and a breast binder is then applied. | |
Home for 3-7 days. Restraint from heavy lifting and exercise for 6 weeks. Breast binder and sleeping on back for 6 weeks Swelling for 2-6 months Final results in 2-12 months |
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Perky youthful breasts with improved cleavage and fullness that is long lasting. | |
Infection, bleeding, scarring Decreased nipple sensation, skin or nipple loss (necrosis), decreased ability to breast feed, asymmetry |
Additional Breast Lift / Mastopexy information and cost available. Please contact Plastic Surgery Alberta.