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Breast Lift in Santa Barbara
If you have sagging breasts due to past pregnancies, genetics, or aging, you may be a candidate for breast lift, or Mastopexy. Mild breast sagging may be alleviated with Breast Augmentation. However, you may also desire a mastopexy if breast sagging is too great to be treated with an implant alone. In addition, the procedure may also be beneficial if your nipple-areolar complexes (pigmented areas around nipples) are enlarged.
To find out more about breast lift and breast augmentation surgery, please send us an email or call our Santa Barbara plastic surgery office at 805-682-7222 to schedule a consultation.
Mastopexy patient shown before surgery
with sagging breasts and low position of nipples.
Breast lift is intended to give the patient an elevated, more youthful breast contour, as well as nipple-areolar complexes of proportional size and at the correct height. While some visible scarring is inevitable, the benefits of the Mastopexy procedure far outweigh the disadvantages.
Incisions following the breast's natural contour define the area
of excision and the new location for the nipple. Skin in the shaded
area is removed and the nipple moved higher.
Breast lift is usually done on an outpatient basis in Santa Barbara under general anesthesia. The design of the incisions can vary but usually include incisions around the nipple-areolar complex and in the crease under the breast. The nipple-areolar complex is repositioned higher, the excess skin is removed, and the breast is reshaped in a pleasing contour and in a more normal position. The insertion of an implant as well is often advisable. As we do with all of our procedures, the physicians at Aesthetic Surgical Partners pay particular attention to approach this procedure in a manner that minimizes scar formation and visibility.
Skin formerly located above and to the sides of the nipple
is brought down and together to reshape the breast.
The recovery from this procedure is certainly manageable. The patient goes home with only light dressings over the incision lines. Sutures are usually completely removed within 7-10 days. Initial discomfort is easily controlled with oral medication. Light activities may be started in 14 days.
The postoperative patient shown with scars resulting from
a commonly performed mastopexy technique. Scars are around
the areola, extending vertically down the breast and horizontally
along the crease underneath the breast.
This procedure is considered cosmetic and therefore is not covered by insurance. The patient is responsible for payment. The specific risks and the suitability of this procedure for a given individual can be determined only at the time of consultation. All surgical procedures have some degree of risk. Minor complications that do not affect the outcome occur occasionally. Major complications are rare.
Illustrations courtesy the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.
- Breast Lift information from the American Society of Plastic Surgeons
- Breast Lift Before and After Photos
- Schedule a personal consultation with an Aesthetic Surgical Partners plastic surgeon
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