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Mastopexy is also known as a breast lift is a surgical procedure to lift, reshape and support the contour of the breast after breast sagging or breast ptosis. Besides aging and gravity, many other factors such as pregnancy, weight changes, and hormonal changes lead to change in breast shape over time. As a result of these changes, women feel a loss of femininity and the youthfulness of breasts. Breast lift not only reshapes the breast but also restores youthfulness and femininity in a female. In a breast lift, there is the removal of excess skin and redraping of breast tissue to provide contour and firmness to the breast. The scar is well hidden in the bra and not seen in a swimming costume. Mastopexy also addresses nipple-areola complex inpatient with a large areola. The type of procedure depends on multiple factors, including shape and size of the breast, nipple-areola position, degree of breast sagging and quality, elasticity, and excess breast skin. Mastopexy can also combine with implant and reduction mammoplasty depend on the size of the breast.
Anesthesia - General
Incision – periareolar, verticle, or inverted T shape
Duration of surgery – 3 to 4 hours
Discharge from the hospital – usually next day
Stitches – 7th postoperative day
Scar – well hidden in the bra.
Return to work – after 7th day
Aftercare – sports bra for 6 week
Complication – An unfavorable scar, changes in nipple and breast sensation, flap and nipple loss, hematoma, malposition nipple-areola complex, delayed wound healing.
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