| Procedure: | Raise and reshape sagging breasts by removing excess skin and repositioning remaining tissue and nipples. |
| Length: | 1 to 3 hours. |
| Anesthesia: | Local with sedation, or general. |
| In/Outpatient: | Usually outpatient. Sometimes inpatient. |
| Side Effects: | Temporary bruising, swelling, discomfort, numbness, dry breast skin. Permanent scars. |
| Risks: | Thick, wide scars; skin loss; infection. Unevenly positioned nipples. Permanent loss of feeling in nipples or breast. |
| Recovery: | Back to work: 1 week or more. Strenuous activities : 1 month. Fading of scars: several months to a year. |
| Duration of Results: |
Variable; gravity, pregnancy, aging, and weight changes may cause new sagging. Results may last longer or be enhanced when breast implants are inserted as part of the procedure. |
BREAST LIFT
(Mastopexy)
Source: American Society of Plastic Surgeons.
