A Mastopexy or breast lift is a surgery which is done for women who desire to have fuller, perky breasts. After pregnancy, breast feeding, a major weight loss, or the gravity affects of normal aging the breast loses its youthful fullness and the nipples fall to the lower portion of the breast. To reclaim an uplifted appearance, an increasing number of women are choosing to have a breast lift. During your initial consultation, Dr. Secretan will take the time to understand your goals and discuss realistic expectations. With his skill and surgical expertise, Dr. Secretan has helped many women achieve the look they desire.
Breasts will be tightened and reshaped so that they assume a rounder and more lifted appearance. Breast lifts can be performed using a few different procedures. Which technique Dr. Secretan uses will depend on the size and shape of your breasts, and how much lift you need. This procedure is a day procedure and it is performed under general anesthesia. Before surgery you’ll be marked by Dr. Secretan in the standing position to determine the new lifted position of the nipple on your breast. Dr. Secretan will make an incision (cut) around the areola. The cut will usually extend down the front of your breast, from the bottom of the areola to the crease. It may also extend along the sides of the areola. He will lift and reshape your breasts and will move your areolas to the correct position on the new breast shape and may also reduce their size. Finally, incisions are closed with stitches, sutures, skin adhesives, or surgical tape. Dr. Secretan usually tries to place the incisions in parts of the breast where they will be less visible.
The best candidates for breast lifts are women hoping to correct droopiness in their breasts. Sagging, or ptosis, is often a symptom of aging and gravity, but can also affect women as a result of weight fluctuations or large breast volume. Breasts can also take on a droopy appearance after pregnancy or nursing. Candidates should be in good overall physical and mental health, at a stable weight, non-smokers and have realistic expectations about their results.
Women with some sagging in their breasts, a lack of firmness or fullness, or downward-pointing nipples may be good candidates for this procedure. A breast lift will raise and reshape the breasts, but keep in mind that additional pregnancies and/or weight fluctuation can compromise your results. A breast lift may also interfere with your ability to nurse or lactate or breastfeed. If you plan to have more children, you may want to hold off on your breast lift surgery until your family is complete.
Breast lifts are often combined with other breast enhancement procedures. For instance, many women choose to undergo a combined breast lift and breast augmentation to increase cup size as well as improve breast placement or fix sagging.
