The Breast Lift or Mastopexy procedure raises and recontours loose, sagging breasts. Frequently, a woman elects this surgery after losing a considerable amount of weight, or losing volume and tone in her breasts after having children.

In a Breast Lift procedure, the Dr. Francel relocates the nipple and areola (the pigmented skin surrounding the nipple) to a higher position, repositions the breast tissue to a higher level, removes excess skin from the lower portion of the breast and then reshapes the remaining breast skin. If you elect to have your breasts enlarged as well as lifted, an implant may be placed behind your breast tissue or chest muscle.

Although the goal of every surgeon is to minimize the sight of the scars, scars will appear around the areola, extending vertically down the breast and horizontally along the crease underneath the breast. Mastopexy or Breast Lift scars are permanent but will fade to some extent over time.

A Breast Lift or Mastopexy can sometimes be performed as outpatient surgery and general anesthesia is used. Following surgery, the breasts will be wrapped in a gauze dressing or placed in a surgical bra. Use of a supportive bra is recommended for several weeks following surgery. Swelling and discoloration will occur around your incisions and will subside gradually. You may experience decreased sensation, which is usually temporary, in the nipples or breast skin.

Overall, the result may be firmer, higher, more youthful looking breasts.




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