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A breast lift, or mastopexy, raises the breasts by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue to reshape and support the new breast contour. Sometimes the areola becomes enlarged over time, and a breast lift will reduce this as well. 

A breast lift can be done with or without areola reduction. 

You may want a breast lift if: 

• You are doing it for yourself, not someone else 
• Your breasts are fully developed 
• You are bothered by breast sagging or lost shape and volume 
• Your breasts have a flatter, elongated shape or are pendulous 
• When unsupported, your nipples fall below the breast crease 
• Your nipples and areolas point downward 
• You have stretched skin and enlarged areolas 
• One breast is lower than the other 

To achieve fuller breast volume, a breast lift is often done in conjunction with a breast augmentation. 

A breast lift cannot reverse sun damage to the skin or remove all  wrinkles on the chest. 

During your consultation, Dr. Rosing will start by asking about your goals for the procedure and what specifically you would like to change about your appearance and why. Dr. Rosing will examine your breasts and discuss the best treatment options to achieve your desired results. He will share before and after photographs of his work and set realistic expectations. He will also complete a full medical history, evaluate your current health, and make note of any prescriptions or supplements you take and whether you smoke. He will then review all of the possible risks of the surgery and a complete breakdown of the cost. 

A breast lift is usually done under general anesthesia. 

A breast lift is an outpatient procedure. 

Dr. Rosing will make an incision in one of three places: 

• Around the areola
• Downward from the areolae to the breast creases 
• Horizontally along the breast creases 

He will then remove excess skin and shift the nipples to a higher position on the chest wall. To reduce the size of the areolae and reshape breast tissue, Dr. Rosing will place stitches deep within the breast. He will close the incisions with stitches. 

Breast lift surgery takes 2-3 hours.  

The results of breast lift surgery are long-lasting, but women with smaller breasts will likely have longer lasting results. Larger breasts are heavier, which makes them more prone to sagging again. Over time, all breasts continue to change due to aging, gravity, and weight gain or loss. 

After surgery, your breasts will be wrapped in gauze dressings and an elastic bandage or support bra to minimize swelling and support the breasts as they heal. Small tubes might be placed at the incision sites to drain excess blood and fluid. Before leaving, you will be given specific instructions that may include how to care for your breasts following surgery, medications to apply or take orally to aid healing and reduce the risk of infection, and when to follow-up with Dr. Rosing. Drainage tubes are typically removed within a few days and stitches are removed 1-2 weeks after the procedure. 

You will likely experience soreness, swelling, and bruising for two weeks. You will be instructed to wear a support bra around the clock for the first 3-4 days. It will be important to cleanse the incision sites and apply ointment as directed. Most patients can expect to return to normal activities two weeks after breast augmentation. Your breasts will be sensitive to physical contact or jarring movements for xxxtime. Scars will eventually fade but not completely disappear. You nipples, areolae, and breast skin may remain numb for up to six weeks. 

It is important to avoid any form of nicotine for at least 3-4 weeks before and after surgery. Nicotine, in any form, can increase the risk for skin and tissue death and will delay your healing process and worsen scarring. You must also avoid vigorous activity or exercise for two weeks. 

Problems that may be caused by a breast lift include: 

• Changes in nipple or breast sensation 
• Infection 
• Partial or total loss of the nipples or areolae 
• Difficulty breast-feeding

Complications are rare and are often easily solved by Dr. Rosing if you notify us. Call us if you experience any of the following: a temperature of 101 or higher, increased local redness or warmth, chest pain, shortness of breath, legs swelling, calf pain, or if you have any other concerns. 

A breast lift is not covered by insurance. It is important to find out the total costs of the procedure, which includes Dr. Rosing’s fees along with fees for the operating facility, anesthesia, medicines, follow-up care, office visits, and other services. Make sure you ask your health insurance company about its policies and whether having a breast lift will affect your coverage in any way. Some insurance companies may raise your premiums after you get cosmetic surgery, and, in some instances, getting a breast lift affects future coverage. If your plan won’t cover treatment for any complications from cosmetic surgery, you may want to consider getting a supplemental insurance policy.