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Breast Lift

Breast lift or also known as «mastopexy» or «breast pexy» is the surgical procedure performed to lift the breasts and give them a better shape. The surgery is performed through several incisions, in which breast tissue is removed and implants are placed to give a better appearance and greater projection, in order to achieve a natural result.

Dr. Boone, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon located in Sacramento, Northern California, is an expert on the subject and will tell us all the details of this surgery and will answer all your questions about it.

What is mastopexy?

Mastopexy is one of the most performed surgeries, since its main objective is to lift sagging breasts and reverse the passage of time.

Who applies for a breast lift?

You are an ideal patient for breast pexy if your breasts have fallen after pregnancy or breastfeeding; you are also a good candidate if you want to change the position of the areola or nipple. If your breasts are sagging and flabby and you are looking to improve the appearance of this area, then you are an ideal patient for a breast lift.

Healing

The healing of the surgery will depend on the care and naturalness of your skin, at the beginning it will be very noticeable, but with the passage of time will decrease and will be less visible. Now, regarding the incisions that are made, they can be 1 or maximum 3; vertical, inverted T-shaped, J-shaped or L-shaped. Dr. Boone will determine it in the face-to-face assessment.

Is it necessary to use implants?

There are multiple ways to perform breast lift with implants and without implants, using implants in breast lift will help to give projection and shape, since its circular shape will provide a good appearance; in turn, in mastopexy without implants the breast tissue is used to lift and shape, however, in this option we can increase size and projection with fat grafting.

Recovery and result

In the breast lift recovery process there will be some swelling, as well as some discomfort and mild pain. On the other hand, the result of the surgery is immediate, and with the course of the days, as the swelling goes down, it will be appreciated in its ideal form.

Pre and post surgical recommendations

Pre – surgical

– Suspend the use of cigarettes or vapers at least 3 months before surgery, it will help your healing process to be effective.

– Eating foods rich in iron will keep your hemoglobin stable and desired for surgery.

– Do not breastfeed 6 months before surgery.

– Physical activity will help your recovery to be fast.

Post – surgical

– Use a post-surgical bra for a minimum of 3 months, it will provide greater support to the breasts.

– Do not consume caffeine, dairy and seafood at least 1 month after surgery.

– Do not drive or lift your arms until 1 month after the procedure.

We want you to have the best experience, so Dr. Boone with all the knowledge and experience will be your guide to achieve ideal results.

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(916) 664 3391