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If you are satisfied with the size of your breasts but wish to restore a more
youthful contour, you may be a candidate for breast lift. If you have lost a
considerable amount of volume in your breasts you may also want to
consider having breast implants inserted at the time of breast lift surgery.
While a breast lift can be performed at any age it is recommended that the
procedure be undertaken only when breast development has stopped.
Childbirth and breast-feeding can have a significant effect on the size and
shape of your breasts. Though some women decide to have their breasts
lifted before having children, you should discuss any plans to breast-feed with
Dr. Gilman and Dr. Ehrlichman.
In assessing you as a candidate for breast lift surgery, Dr. Gilman and Dr.
Ehrlichman will carefully check the size and shape of your breasts, the
quality of your skin, and the placement of the nipples and areolas. If you are
overweight, Dr. Gilman and Dr. Ehrlichman may suggest that you stabilize
your weight before having surgery.
There are variations to the incisions used for breast lift. The traditional method
of lifting the breast uses 3 incisions: one around the areola, the second
vertically from the bottom edge of the areola to the crease under the breast
and the third along the natural curve of the breast crease.
After breast tissue, fat and skin are removed, the nipple and areola are moved
to a higher position. Skin that was located above the nipple pre-surgery is
pulled down and together to give a new shape to the breast. Liposuction may
also be employed to contour under the arm.
Because the nipples and areolas remain attached to the breast tissue,
sensation in this area is preserved. While breast-feeding may still be
possible, this cannot be guaranteed.
If your breasts are extremely large, the nipples and areolas may need to be
completely detached before they are shifted to a higher level. In such a case,
you will need to have made the decision to sacrifice sensation and the
possibility of breast-feeding in order to achieve your desired breast size.
There are seldom complications from this surgery. However, some of the
possible complications include bleeding, infection and reactions to
anesthesia.
The breasts may not be symmetrical or nipple height may vary after surgery.
Loss of sensation in the nipples or breasts may be permanent thought this is
rare.
Several days after surgery you will be able to move about comfortably. You
will be instructed to wear a support bra for a few weeks, until the swelling and
discoloration of your breasts diminishes. Incisions will be red at first and will
stay this way for many months following surgery.
After breast lift surgery, it is often possible to return to work within just a
couple of weeks. Often, normal activities can be resumed after several weeks.
You may, however, continue to experience some mild discomfort during the
first 8 weeks.
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Boston
Plastic Surgery
332 Washington St., Suite 215
Wellesley, MA 02481
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