Breast Lift Procedure Boosts And Reshapes Breasts

by

Dr. Harrell

Quite literally, a breast lift gives the breasts a lift or boost. Since breasts, like many body parts, start to sag with age, weight loss or following pregnancy and breast feeding, breast lift cosmetic surgery can lift and reshape the breasts to create firmer, shapelier breasts. Also known as mastopexy, a breast lift is often performed in conjunction with breast augmentation surgery.

In general, there are two types of breast lift surgeries:

1)The Donut Mastopexy Breast Lift, also known as the Benelli Breast Lift: This procedure is designed for those who only need a moderate lift; it removes excess skin to firm up the breasts and tightens the surrounding tissue to provide a new contour for the breasts. It is less invasive and leads to minimal scarring. The Donut Mastopexy breast lift creates a natural and youthful look;

2)The Full Mastopexy Breast Lift: For women who want a more substantial lift, this breast lift also lifts the breasts and tightens the surrounding tissue, but entails additional incisions so the surgeon can create additional lift. Also creating youthful breasts, this procedure requires a longer recovery period.

Good candidates for breast lift surgery are women who desire higher and tighter breasts and who have experienced some sagging with age or weight loss. Women planning to have more children should wait until they have completed their family, since pregnancy and breast feeding can stretch the breasts out and lead to further sagging. In addition, it is important to have realistic expectations about the procedure and to be willing to take proper time for recovery after the surgery.

Breast lift procedures generally take two to four hours, and associated costs will vary depending on the extent of the surgery. The surgery can be performed under local or general anesthesia in an office surgical center or at a hospital. After the surgery, women can expect to be somewhat sore, bruised and swollen for several days and will be required to wear a surgical bra to promote proper healing. People who have breast lift procedures can usually return to work in about a week, but will need to refrain from heavy lifting for several weeks.

If you are interested in a breast lift procedure or have questions about breast lifts, schedule a consultation with a board-certified cosmetic surgeon who has extensive experience performing this surgery. You can discuss any questions you have about the procedure as well as benefits, risks, costs and the option of having a breast lift and breast augmentation at the same time. A breast lift can give your breasts and your spirits a much-needed lift.

Dr. Harrell is a board certified

plastic surgeon in Tampa

and offers procedure descriptions, videos, before and after photos and much more at www.fountainofyouth.com.

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