BREAST LIFT (MASTOPEXY)

A breast lift, also known as Mastopexy, is a surgical procedure performed by Dr. Jill Hazen, which can lift and reshape breast tissue to restore the shape of your breast, enhancing your appearance and restoring self-confidence. A woman’s breasts can lose firmness and sag over time due to factors such as pregnancy, nursing, weight loss and aging. The goal of the breast lift surgery is to remove the skin that has stretched out, thereby creating a more youthful appearance to the breasts. A breast lift can also reduce the size of the areola (the darker skin surrounding the nipple), and improve the position of the nipples. If your breasts have lost volume, breast implants may be used in conjunction with breast lift surgery to restore fullness and contour.

BREAST LIFT CONSULTATION:

During your consultation, Dr. Jill Hazen will listen to your desires, concerns and expectations. She will determine if you are a candidate for surgery, and discuss which options are best for you. She will determine whether you need a breast lift alone, or may require an implant as well. Dr. Hazen encourages patients to ask questions. If desired, you may also view before and after photos of mastopexy surgery, at your consultation.

THE PROCEDURE:

The mastopexy procedure will be done in the hospital or an outpatient surgical center. It generally takes from one to three hours to perform the procedure, depending upon whether you have a mastopexy alone, or a mastopexy with implants.

If your breasts are small and have minimal sagginess, your scar may be limited to the areola. If you have more advanced sagging, the scar will be not only around the areola, but in the breast crease as well. Some people refer to this as the anchor-shaped incision. If you require implants they will be done through the breast crease incision. Call Hazen Plastic Surgery at 609-921-7747 and talk with our patient coordinators for further information and to schedule your consultation.

POST-OPERATIVE:

You will go home a few hours after the procedure. Dr. Hazen will put special tape over your incisions to protect them, and place you in a comfortable cotton bra. Your breasts will be sore for a couple of days, but this can easily be controlled with pain medication. You will be allowed to shower in 48 hours. You will be able to go for light walks 2-3 days following surgery. You will need to avoid heavy exercise for 3-4 weeks. Dr. Hazen will see you back in the office in approximately one week after your surgery.

The majority of sutures Dr. Hazen uses dissolve on their own, so you will have minimal suture removal. Most of your swelling will be gone by three to six weeks; however it may take several months for your breasts to completely settle into their new shape. Your scars will also become less noticeable over this period of time.

Breast lift surgery can restore a more youthful shape and appearance to your breasts whether you are having surgery due to pregnancy, weight loss or aging. Most women feel much more confident in their clothing, bras and swimwear.

Call Hazen Plastic Surgery at 609-921-7747 and talk with our patient coordinators for further information and to schedule your consultation.

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