Breast Lift (Mastopexy) in Louisville

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Dr. Digenis on Mastopexy

Breast Lift Procedure

Over the years, factors such as pregnancy, nursing, and the force of gravity take their toll on a woman’s breasts. As the skin loses its elasticity, the breasts often lose their shape and firmness and begin to sag. A breast lift or Mastopexy is a surgical procedure to raise and reshape sagging breasts. Mastopexy can also reduce the size of the areola, the darker skin surrounding the nipple. If your breasts are small or have lost volume, for example, breast implants inserted in conjunction with a breast lift can increase both their firmness and their size.

The procedure is performed under general anesthesia and takes one and a half to three and a half hours. The incision outlines the area from which breast skin will be removed and defines the new location for the nipple. When the excess skin has been removed, the nipple and areola are moved to the higher position. The skin surrounding the areola is then brought down and together to reshape the breast. Stitches are usually located around the areola, in a vertical line extending downwards from the nipple area, and along the lower crease of the breast.

Some patients, especially those with relatively small breasts and minimal sagging, may be candidates for modified procedures requiring less extensive incisions. One such procedure is the “doughnut” or crescent mastopexy, in which circular incisions are made around the areola, and a doughnut-shaped area of skin is removed.

Breast Lift Recovery

After surgery, you will wear an elastic bandage or surgical bra over gauze dressings. Any discomfort you feel can be relieved with medication. 1 week off work, no strenuous activity or heavy lifting for 3 weeks may resume full activity 6 weeks post op.


ALEXANDER G. DIGENIS, MD

Address:
2950 Terra Crossing Boulevard,
Louisville, KY 40245
Phone:
(502)589-5544
Hours:
9:00am - 5:00pm
Monday-Thursday
9:0am - 4:00pm
Friday

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