BREAST PROCEDURES
Breast Lift
A breast lift, also known as mastopexy, raises the breasts by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue to reshape and support the new breast contour. Breast lift surgery does not significantly change the size of your breasts or round the upper part of your breast. If you want your breasts to look fuller, consider adding an augmentation surgery to your breast lift.
At a Glance
CANDIDATE
• You are physically healthy and maintain a stable weight
• You are bothered by the feeling that your breasts sag or have lost shape and volume
• Your breasts have a flatter, elongated shape
• When unsupported, your nipples fall below the breast crease
• Your nipples and areolas point downward
• You have stretched skin and enlarged areolas
• One breast is lower than the other
PROCEDURE
Raises the breasts by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue to reshape and support the new breast contour
LENGTH OF PROCEDURE
2 – 2.5 hours
Anesthesia
General anesthesia
RECOVERY
Rest the day of surgery, return to light activity within 2 days
DOWNTIME
Light activity first 24-48 hours with no restrictions after 6 weeks
Procedure Planning
A pre-surgical visit with Dr. Wages will be scheduled 2 weeks before your breast lift surgery to finalize your measurements, review the procedure, complete all paperwork, and get you ready for your surgery which will be performed on an outpatient basis. You will come in the day before your surgery for final markings. If you smoke it is important to quit as smoking affects the healing process.
Experience
You will be guided from initial contact by our team with specific information about your procedure. When we schedule a breast lift consultation, you will be sent information to read before you meet Dr. Wages. Your consultation includes a comprehensive, thorough examination with bio-dimensional measurements, and a review of the procedure and recovery. We work with you in a team approach to help you achieve your desired outcome.
Recovery
Take it easy the first 24 hours after surgery. You will be given specific post-operative instructions by Dr. Wages to follow to ensure a safe and speedy recovery from your breast lift. Immediately after surgery your healing begins, and in the days and weeks to follow your will see your results emerge. You can expect continuous improvement with your full healing after 12 weeks.