MASTOPEXY, MAMMOPLASTY, REDUCTION MAMMOPLASTY; BREAST SIZE REDUCTION; BREAST LIFT
Definition
Surgical
procedure to alter or revise the size or shape of the breasts (mammoplasty).
Description
Breast
revision surgery can be done in an outpatient surgical facility or in a hospital. General
anesthesia is used, although local anesthesia may be used to numb the area around the
breasts.
For a breast size reduction, some of the breast tissue is removed and the nipples may be
relocated higher on the breasts for cosmetic reasons. The operation can take up to 6 hours
and is done under general anesthesia.
During a breast lift, incisions are made along the natural creases in the breast and
around the dark pink skin surrounding the nipple (areola). A keyhole-shaped incision above
the areola is also made to define the new location for the nipple. Skin is removed from
the lower section of the breast. The areola, nipple, and underlying breast tissue are
moved up to a higher position. The nipple is moved and incisions are closed with sutures.
The procedure usually lasts about two hours, depending on the extent of the surgery.
Indications
If
you are considering mammoplasty, consult a plastic surgeon and discuss your expectations
about looking and feeling better, keeping in mind that the desired result is improvement,
not perfection. Emotional stability is an important factor. Breast surgery can renew your
self-confidence and improve your appearance, but the rest is up to you.
Mammograms or breast X-rays may be required before the surgery. The plastic surgeon will
perform a routine breast exam.
Mastopexy is typically performed to lift sagging, loose breasts. The size of the areola,
the dark pink skin surrounding the nipple, can also be reduced.
Breast reduction may be recommended for:
·
enlarged
breast ( macromastia)
·
cystic breast
infections (polycystic mastitis)
·
pain from
weight of large breasts which is not relieved by a supporting bra
·
back pain,
neck pain, or shoulder pain
·
headache
·
breast pain
·
loss of
sensation in the breasts
·
sleeping
problem resulting from large breasts
·
poor posture
caused by large breasts
·
arm or finger
numbness caused by large breasts
·
pigmented
bra-strap groove
·
striae
(scar-like lines) on the breasts
Breast
reduction is not recommended if these conditions exist:
·
breast cancer
·
uncontrolled
diabetes
·
cellulitis
·
hardened
breast skin
· dry or broken skin (intertrigo)
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