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Breast Lifts

Certified Plastic Surgeons Can Easily Restore your Youthful Appearance

Breast lifts are a common plastic surgery procedure we perform here in our certified plastic surgery facility in Gainesville, Florida. A breast lift, also known as a mastopexy, is a procedure that removes excess skin and tightens surrounding tissue to raise and firm the breasts.

Aging takes its toll on the appearance of your breasts – life events like pregnancy and nursing and even gravity can cause the skin to lose its elasticity, causing breasts to lose their shape and firmness.

A mastopexy alters the skin, breast volume or connective tissue to firm up and reshape the breasts but doesn't change breast size. The procedure gives women a new lease on life by restoring the youthful appearance of their breasts. Many times, it's used in conjunction with a breast enlargement procedure.

Is a breast lift right for me?

A breast lift not only improves the appearance of your breasts but makes you feel twenty years younger by elevating and reshaping sagging breasts. Life happens – pregnancy, nursing, weight fluctuations, aging, heredity and the simple phenomenon of gravity takes their toll on the female body, especially breasts.

In physical terms, a mastopexy is safe to consider if:

• You're in good health and maintain a stable weight
• You DO NOT smoke
• Breasts sagging or lost shape and volume bothers you
• Your nipples and areolas point downward
• One breast is lower than the other
• You have stretched skin or enlarged areolas

 

But above all, a mastopexy has to be something you want. It's a very individual decision... never undergo a breast lift procedure to satisfy someone else's desire.

How should I prepare for my breast lift procedure?

To prepare for your breast lift procedure, our Florida plastic surgeon will want to know your goals, any medications you take, prior surgeries and if there is a history of breast cancer in your family.

Besides a physical exam, our surgeon will recommend a treatment plan and discuss likely outcomes of the breast lift procedure.

You will need to do several things before undergoing a mastopexy. First is getting a lab test and medical evaluation to ensure you are physically healthy enough for the procedure. Next, you will need a baseline mammogram both before and after your surgery. Stop smoking well before your scheduled appointment and avoid Aspirin, anti-inflammatory and herbal supplements as they increase the risk of bleeding.

Be sure you have someone to drive you home on the day of your breast lift surgery since it's an outpatient procedure. And it's advisable a friend or relative stay with you the first night to help in your recovery.

Interested in learning if a mastopexy is right for you? Contact Gainesville breast lift surgeons at Accent Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics to be sure you are addressing everything you need before undergoing any procedure.

How long does it take to recover from breast lift surgery and how can I maintain my new, youthful look for years to come?

It will take several months for the final results of your breast lift to show itself. Dressings and bandages will be applied to the affected area after your mastopexy. You may also be required to wear an elastic bandage or support bra to minimize swelling and support your breasts as the healing process progresses.

Surgeons may also place a thin temporary tube to drain any excess blood or fluids that may build up as a result of this procedure.

But above all, precisely follow your Florida breast lift surgeon's post-op instructions to avoid complications. They will instruct you how to take care of your breasts, any medications you should take and when to follow up for a checkup.

Your breasts should retain their firm and youthful look for many years provided you maintain your weight and a healthy lifestyle.

Immediately seek medical attention if you experience shortness of breath, chest pains or unusual heartbeats after you return home

You are certain to love your new look after undergoing breast lift surgery and the subsequent recovery. Over time, the incision lines will fade and it will be like your breasts magically fixed themselves. Take a look at a few examples of successful breast lift procedures by visiting Accent's Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery photos page.

Contact a board certified breast lift surgeon at Accent Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics today to discuss your goals and how they can be realized.

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