Concept - A mastopexy is a procedure to lift the sagging breast. This is performed on the patient who has adequate breast volume, but lax skin.

Surgery - During the procedure, the surgeon will mark the areas of skin that will be removed above and below the nipple/areola. The nipple will then be moved to a new, higher position while the excess skin above and below the nipple is removed; the breast reshaped. The surgery is performed under general anesthesia and/or local with I.V sedation. It takes about 2hrs. The procedure is and outpatient procedure.

Recovery - During recovery the patient might experience temporary swelling, numbness and bruising. High lifting or reaching should be limited for approximately six weeks after the procedure.

Back to Work - 1 to 2 weeks.

Full Activities - 6 weeks.

Complications - Bleeding, scarring, tissue loss, infection, uneven nipple position, loss of sensation in breasts and nipples.

Mastopexy