Breast Lift (Mastopexy) Palm Harbor, FL | Dr. Jennifer B. Buck, MD FACS

Understanding Breast Lift Surgery

Breast lift, or mastopexy, is a surgical procedure designed to raise and reshape sagging breasts. As women age, factors like pregnancy, nursing, and gravity can cause breast tissue to lose elasticity and firmness, resulting in a drooping appearance.

Ideal Candidates for Breast Lift

• Healthy, emotionally stable women
• Realistic expectations about surgical outcomes
• Women experiencing breast ptosis after pregnancy or aging
• Those with small to moderate sagging breasts

Surgical Procedure Details

Palm Harbor Plastic Surgery Centre offers comprehensive breast lift procedures typically lasting between one and a half to four hours. The most common technique involves an anchor-shaped incision following the breast's natural contour, though modified procedures with less extensive incisions are available.

Breast Lift Considerations and Recovery

Patients should understand that breast lift results are not permanent. Factors like gravity, future pregnancies, weight fluctuations, and aging can impact long-term breast appearance. Generally, patients can expect initial recovery within a week, with complete healing taking several weeks.

Potential Surgical Outcomes

• Raised and reshaped breast contour
• Potential reduction of areola size
• Option to combine with breast augmentation
• Permanent surgical scars (typically hidden by undergarments)

Surgical Preparation and Anesthesia

Breast lift procedures at Palm Harbor Plastic Surgery Centre are performed under general anesthesia. Patients may be required to undergo a pre-surgical mammogram depending on age and family history. Patients should arrange transportation and assistance for post-operative care.

Post-Surgical Care

Following surgery, patients will wear surgical or elastic bandages, with gradual transition to supportive bras. Bruising and swelling are expected, but severe pain is uncommon. Patients should avoid strenuous activities and follow specific post-operative instructions.

For more information about Breast Lift in Palm Harbor, FL, submit an enquiry to Dr. Jennifer B. Buck, MD FACS.