Breast Lift

Breasts

Breast lift surgery, also known as, mastopexy, can restore the contour of the breasts to a more youthful, , thereby erasing years off a woman’s body by lifting and tightening breast tissue. Dr. Haroon Aziz, medical Director of Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery, Inc indicates that likely candidates who have sagging breasts due to past pregnancies, genetics, weight loss, or aging should consider the breast lift procedure. A breast lift can also reduce sagging if it is too substantial to be treated with an implant alone or if the nipple-areolar complexes (pigmentated area around the nipple) are enlarged.

Breast lift surgery helps patients achieve a more attractive, feminine shape and contour, and better proportioned areolas. Often, breast augmentation surgery is performed in combination with mastopexy, especially if there is a loss of breast volume.

THE SURGERY

Breast lift surgery takes approximately two to three hours and is performed on an outpatient basis at our state-of-the-art, fully accredited surgical suite under appropriate anesthesia.

While Dr. Aziz may provide several options for the placement of the incisions required for the breast lift procedure to accommodate your individual needs, generally the incisions are placed around the nipple-areolar complex and in the crease underneath the breast. During breast lift surgery, excess skin is removed from around the nipple-areolar complex and from the bottom of the breast. The nipple-areolar complex is then repositioned higher. The insertion of a breast implant, as well, may or may not be advisable during the procedure. Dr. Aziz discusses the options with you during your consultation.

THE RECOVERY

Since breast lift surgery is performed on an outpatient basis, patients go home in a bra with only light dressings over the incision lines. The bra is worn as a “dressing” for two to three weeks and the sutures are dissolvable and do not need to be removed. Initial discomfort or pain is controlled with oral medications. Light activities may be resumed in a few days; followed by light exercise in a couple of weeks.

The breast lift is frequently part of the “mommy makeover” procedures.

If you feel that you have lost some of the “perkiness” in your breasts we recommend that you contact our office today to set up a personalized consultation with Dr. Aziz. Call (614) 840-9500 today.

Visit our plastic / cosmetic surgery office, located in Columbus, Ohio (OH).