Breast Lift Procedure
What happens during breast lift surgery?
Your breast lift surgery can be achieved
through a variety of incision patterns
and techniques. The appropriate technique
for you will be determined based on:
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Breast size and shape
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The size and position
of your areolas
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The degree of breast
sagging
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Skin quality and elasticity
as well as the amount of extra skin
Step 1 - Anesthesia
Medications are administered for your comfort
during the surgical procedure. The choices
include intravenous sedation and general
anesthesia. Your doctor will recommend the
best choice for you.
Step 2 - The incision
There are three common incision patterns.
(You could ask Dr.Tavoussi to explain the
risks and the way each of these incisions
is done)
Step 3 - Reshaping your breasts
After your doctor makes the incisions:
The underlying breast tissue is lifted and
reshaped to improve breast contour and firmness.
The nipple and areola are repositioned to
a natural, more youthful height.
If necessary, enlarged areolas are reduced
by excising skin at the perimeter.
Excess breast skin is removed to compensate
for a loss of elasticity.
Step 4 - Closing the incisions
After your breasts are reshaped and excess
skin is removed, the remaining skin is tightened
as the incisions are closed.
Some incision lines resulting from breast
lift are concealed in the natural breast
contours; however, others are visible on
the breast surface. Incision lines are permanent,
but in most cases will fade and significantly
improve over time.
Sutures are layered deep within the breast
tissue to create and support the newly shaped
breasts. Sutures, skin adhesives and/or
surgical tape may be used to close the skin.
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