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Breast Lift - (Mastopexy) - Plastic Surgery

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.

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American Board of Medical Specialties
1007 Church Street, Suite 404, Evanston, IL 60201 Phone: 1-866-ASK-ABMS

American Society of Plastic Surgeons - Plastic Surgery Educational Foundation
444 E. Algonquin Rd. Arlington Heights, IL 60005 Phone: 1-888-475-2784

American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS)
11081 Winners Circle Los Alamitos, CA 90720 Phone: 1-888-272-7711

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Breast Lift - (Mastopexy) - Plastic Surgery

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