"I breastfed my children and I'm glad I did.
However, my breasts had become an embarrassment. I felt 20 years older
because of the way they sagged. With a breast lift, I look the way I
did before my babies!"
—T.S. (36 y.o.)
Who is a Candidate?
A breast lift is often done in conjunction with breast reduction or breast augmentation in Frederick, Maryland, but the procedure also may be performed alone as well. If saggy
breasts from pregnancies, aging, or genetics are troublesome, or if the
pigmented areas around the nipples are enlarged, a breast lift can
help.
Breast lift plastic surgery gives your breasts an elevated, more youthful contour
and can change the height and size of the nipple-areola region.
Ready to learn more about breast lift? Start seeing what's possible when you view breast lift photos from actual patients of the practice. When you're ready, request a consultation with Dr. Kress at the office of Plastic Surgery One on Opossumtown Pike in Frederick.
Breast Lift in Frederick, Maryland
This procedure can be performed in an outpatient setting under local anesthesia with
sedation, or under general anesthesia. A mastopexy, or breast lift,
repositions the nipple and areola higher and reshapes the breasts
in a more normal position. Incisions vary from a small "crescent" shape
above the nipple to an "inverted T" with incisions around the nipple,
vertically, and in the crease beneath the breast. Amount of sag, size,
and simultaneous augmentation all influence the type of lift that Dr. Kress will recommend.
Recovery Time
Sutures are removed within 2 weeks after your plastic surgery. Hagerstown and other Maryland residents may resume light activities in 7 to 10 days. Return to work within 2 weeks is normal
with full vigorous exercise in about a month.
Your Result
An elevated, more youthful breast contour with a nicely proportioned nipple-areola are possible following breast lift surgery.
Breast Lift FAQ's
- Can the mastopexy be repeated?
Yes. Depending upon the post-operative care of the breasts, a mastopexy
may or may not need to be repeated. Wearing a proper support bra during
high activity thereby stabilizing the weight will significantly delay
the necessity of subsequent procedures. Occasionally a touch-up lift
procedure can be a smaller version of the original procedure—as in a
small crescent to lift what was originally an inverted-T procedure.
- What are the mesh procedures?
There is a new group of procedures coming largely from South America
that attempt to replace the original ligaments by using a mesh sheet
laid overtop of the substance of the breast to give support. The mesh
is then anchored to the chest wall. It is still early in the research
on this topic, and there are concerns that it could be extremely
difficult to get accurate positioning and anchoring, and that over time
the mesh sheeting itself could stimulate scarring, calcium formation
and dramatically interfere with mammographic interpretation. This is an
area which merits close attention to advancements.
Do you still have questions? Request a consultation with Dr. Kress or call us toll-free at 888.671.2400.
"What is more important in life than our bodies or in the world than what we look like?"
—George Santayana
