Costs
Costs for this procedure vary, depending on the doctor,
the location, and the difficulty of the specific case.
Please call our offices at 310.575.1500 for an exact
quote. Our prices are very competetive and you can be
sure that you're getting the very best surgeon with
Dr. Cheski. Our on staff surgical consultants can best
help you to determine the cost for this procedure.
The Procedure
Mastopexy, also known as the breast lift, is performed
on women who have experienced sagging or drooping of
the breasts. This procedure may be done in conjunction
with breast implants (see breast augmentation and/or
breast lift for additional information). The breasts
sag because the skin envelope has become larger than
the contents of the breast, either because the skin
has stretched out, or because the breast tissue has
shrunk, or both. Thus, increasing the size of the breast
volume or decreasing the size of the skin will raise
or lift the breast. In some cases, a combination will
give the best results.
How is the mastopexy/breast lift done?
Several different techniques can be used to correct
this condition depending on the degree of sagging. Surgery
consists of removing excess skin from around the areola,
and possibly also from the bottom of the breast, with
shifting of the skin of the breast to tighten the skin
envelope and insertion of additional volume such as
an implant for added projection and smoothing of the
skin. In doing so, the position of the nipple and areola
can be elevated to a more youthful position.
How safe is it?
Mastopexy/breast lift is fairly safe, but no procedure
is completely risk free. There are several concerns
regarding breast lift: the surgery itself, the implants
if used, breast cancer, and like all cosmetic surgery
procedures, the major risk is from anesthesia. The risks
involved with mastopexy/breast lift especially with
implants have received a lot of attention, but it is
very unlikely that you would get breast cancer or arthritis
solely caused by the breast implants. More common problems
have to do with the surgery and the implants themselves.
How long will the procedure take?
Usually the mastopexy/breast lift surgery takes approximately
from 2 hours to 5 hours depending on the options or
technique that you and your surgeon have decided would
be optimal for you.
Do I have to stay in the hospital?
Mastopexy/breast lift may be done as a same day surgery
which involves going into the surgical facility, procedure
done, and recovery period done the same day which allows
you to spend the night in the comfort of your home.
Sometimes, it is necessary to spend an evening in the
hospital due to a large amount of tissue removed therefore,
requiring your body to rebuild itself in a short time
and you may be required to be monitored by a medical
staff. This usually is discussed at the time of consultation
with your surgeon.
Results and After Effects
The surgery is designed to minimize scarring, and
although scars are possible, the surgery generally results
in faint lines where the surgical incisions were made.
After surgery, a support bra is utilized and routine
activities can usually be resumed within a few days.
Some patients who seek breast enlargement actually
will need a breast lift for the most desirable result.
Dr. Cheski is trained to help you make the proper decision.
Please call our offices at 310.575.1500 regarding
your specific needs.
For more information about breast implants, see the
section on breast augmentation.
This information is only intended as an introduction
to this procedure and should not be used to determine
whether you will have the procedure performed.
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