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The drooping (or ptotic) breast can be safely corrected by a surgical procedure known as Mastopexy, to provide more attractive breasts in a more natural position. Drooping or sagging breasts (ptosis) is a common occurrence, which frequently causes women to be self-critical. Ptosis can occur after child bearing with post-partum reduction of glandular tissue volume and relaxation of the suspensory ligaments of the breast. It can also occur following weight loss. Sometimes it is the configuration that a patient develops naturally. When breast drooping becomes severe a patient may express an interest in a surgical breast lift, or mastopexy. While a breast reduction is required for patients with overly large breasts, when the volume is right a breast lift or mastopexy can be the answer. This is performed removing only excess skin in order to provide a more desirable appearance of the breasts. Special care is taken to avoid excessive scarring, and preserve nipple sensation.  For the best results your surgeon needs to be thoroughly knowledgeable in the area of anatomical design of the human torso. Accurate positioning of the nipples, concepts of beauty, and the ideal shape of your breasts are all taken into consideration to create the surgical sculpture essential to this operation. Your surgeon’s artistic background is important. It is important to know about all the available procedures in order to make the right decision for you. Caution is advised against operations which widen or stretch your nipple, pucker it, or put it in the wrong place. The pros and cons of each procedure available will be reviewed at the time of your consultation so that you will be knowledgeable, and know what to expect from your surgery. Results and risks of breast lift surgery will be discussed in detail with you by your surgeon. Mastopexy can be performed under a general anesthetic (asleep) or under a local (awake) with intravenous sedation.       |
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