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Breast Lift Surgery Cost & Profile
- Avg. Cost: $3857
- Candidate: Sagging, poorly shaped breasts
- Length: 1 1/2-3 1/2 hours
- Treatments: One
- Results: Long-lasting
- Back to work: 1-2 weeks
Common Questions & Answers about Breast Lift Surgery
"I was interested in having Breast lift surgery.I do not wish to be "knocked-out" could that still be done and what is the recovery time?"
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Women who do not want to undergo extensive surgery to improve the appearance of their breasts can choose from several cosmetic procedures performed on an outpatient basis. Sagging breasts that result from extreme weight loss, pregnancy, aging or simply poor skin tone can be corrected with the simple procedure called the mastoxepy breast lift.
Some surgeons combine this procedure with other breast enhancement surgery to achieve a natural, sculpted and well-balanced look, but the single mastoxepy procedure is helping many women achieve more youthful-looking and healthy breasts without undergoing extensive surgery.
How the Mastopexy Breast Lift Works
The mastopexy breast lift is performed on an outpatient basis under general anesthesia. The procedure typically takes between two to four hours depending on the extent of surgery required, and begins with small incisions made around the areola and either vertically down from the breast crease and or horizontally along the breast crease. The surgeon can then manipulate and reposition the nipple and areola to a more desirable position and remove excess skin and fat in the breast. After the breasts have been reshaped, the remaining skin is secured in place and skin adhesives or bandages are applied to promote the healing process.
Results of the mastopexy are immediate since the skin and fat has been removed; the breasts may feel lighter as a result, but most women will need to wait several weeks to see the complete results. The breasts will need to heal after the swelling goes down immediately after surgery, and the breasts will become softer and more natural-looking in the months after surgery.
Are You a Good Candidate for a Mastopexy Breast Lift?
If you are not interested in undergoing extensive breast augmentation surgery to improve the look of your breasts but simply want to reshape and sculpt your natural breasts, you may be a good candidate for the Mastopexy breast lift. The mastopexy breast lift may be the best match for women:
- Have completely recovered from pregnancy and want to improve their figure
- Experiencing the side effects of aging
- Interested in improving their appearance after extreme weight loss
- Have experienced significant weight gain and loss of the original shape of their breasts
- Interested in enhancing the results of breast implant surgery
There are some side effects involved with breast lift surgery, and your plastic surgeon will go over some of the most common risks and effects of the procedure during your consultation. Some of the most common risks include unattractive scarring, especially around the areolas; infection; excessive bleeding; skin discoloration and bruising; breast asymmetry; fluid accumulation and soreness; deep vein thrombosis; and risks associated with anesthesia. Breast lift surgery may also interfere with other procedures and may make it difficult to breastfeed because the skin becomes extremely stretched and taut.
Learn more about breast enhancements and breast lift surgery in our information guide, or consult with a plastic surgeon in your area to find out if you are a good candidate for the mastopexy breast lift.
Published: 11/28/2008, Last Updated: 11/28/2008
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