Considering A Mastopexy, The Procedure Will Be Individualized To Each Patient

Considering A Mastopexy, The Procedure Will Be Individualized To Each Patient

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During your first consultation the surgeon will evaluate your general health, and discuss what changes can be made to your breasts and discuss what your expectations are. Your surgeon will examine your breasts and measure your chest size.

Surgeons prefers to individualize each one of their patient's care and will discuss the variables that may affect your surgery-such as your age, the size and shape of your breasts, the condition of your skin, and whether an implant is advisable. You will view pre and post-op pictures, be photographed and discuss pre and post-op care.

A mastopexy usually takes 1.5 to 3 hours. Plastic surgeons uses several different techniques for breast lift and will choose the one best suited for you. If you have small breasts and minimal sagging, you may be a candidate for the modified surgery that requires a less extensive incision (short-scar). One such surgery is the "doughnut" or periareolar mastopexy, in which circular incisions are made around the areola.

If you're having an implant inserted along with your breast lift, it will be placed in a pocket directly under the breast tissue, or deeper, under the muscle of the chest wall if you lack the appropriate amount of breast tissue to give your breasts a more natural appearance. Your surgeon will discuss with you the best surgery following your examination and what your expectations are.

Recovery is not typically difficult. You will be tired and slightly sore for 1-3 days following your surgery. After surgery, you'll wear a surgical bra. Your breasts will be slightly bruised, swollen and uncomfortable for a day or two, but the pain should not be severe. Any discomfort you do feel can be relieved with medications prescribed by the doctor.

You will see your doctor within the first 5 days. Absorbable sutures are used; however a few sutures will be removed (painlessly!) within two weeks. You will follow up every 2-3 weeks for 2 months and then every 6 months for the first year. After the first year you will return for a follow up visit yearly.

The best candidates for mastopexy are healthy, emotionally stable women who are realistic about what surgery can accomplish. The best results are usually achieved in women with small sagging breasts. Breasts of any size can be lifted, but the results may not last as long in heavy breasts.

Many women seek mastopexy because pregnancy and nursing have left them with stretched skin and less volume in their breasts. However, if you're planning to have more children, it may be a good idea to postpone your breast lift.

While there are no special risks that affect future pregnancies for example with breast-feeding, pregnancy is likely to stretch your breasts again and offset the results of your surgery.

Are there scars? Yes. Whenever surgery is performed on your body a scar will result. Many surgeons prefers to use short scar techniques when possible and will discuss this with you and the exact placement and location of the scars during your consultation.

These scars will become pale-pink to white in color over 6-12 months and will be hidden by your clothing. In the post-operative period doctors will prescribe several techniques to help your scars heal as best as possible.

What does scar maturation mean? As a scar heals it goes thru different phases initially being red and firm and progressing to a more mature scar that is similar in color to your other skin and soft to the touch. This maturation process takes 6-12 months.

Doctors uses several specialized scar therapy protocols to make your incisions as imperceptible as possible. Plastic surgeons will explain these protocols to you and monitor your incisions as they mature to give you your optimal result.

Does it hurt? Most patients do not complain of the surgery being very painful but describe it as uncomfortable. Postoperative discomfort is well controlled by pain medications as needed. Your pain will decrease over time and be mostly soreness rather than pain.

Will I be awake during surgery? Your doctor feels it is safest for the patient when the surgery is performed under general anesthesia. You will be completely asleep with a board certified anesthesiologist monitoring you.

Where is the surgery performed? surgeons usually perform this type of surgery in a specialized plastic surgery operating room. Are medical photographs taken? Photographs are taken at your first visit, and then after your surgery at about two months, 6 months and 1 year.

What medications should I avoid? You should avoid or be off all diet or over the counter weight medications. The only homeopathic medications are those recommended by Dr. Adams. It is especially important to be off St. John's Wort and Ginseng, which can cause adverse effects during anesthesia.

Please stop taking all aspirin and aspirin-like products, Advil, motrin, naprosyn, and ibuprofen as these medications can cause bleeding problems. Please tell your surgeon what medications you are on (prescription or non-prescription) to ensure the safety of any surgery.

For more information about having a breast lift contact a plastic surgeon today.

About the Author:
Dave Stringham, the President of LookingYourBest.com writes about plastic surgery in Dallas, Texas and cosmetic surgery procedures such as Dallas mastopexy, breast augmentation, rhinoplasty, tummy tuck, facelift, liposuction, and arm lift.



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