A Balanced Approach to Breast Lift Surgery
Mastopexy
A Mastopexy is a procedure designed to improve the shape and position of the breast without removing any tissue. This can be combined with implant removal. For patients with significant excess tissue, ‘Anchor Pattern’ incisions are generally utilized (pictured).
Preparing for your Procedure
The procedure is done under general anesthesia. Please do not eat or drink anything after midnight the night prior to your procedure. Please refrain from the use of aspirin, non-steroidal anti- inflammatory medications (Mortin, Advil, etc.), or any blood thinners for 7 days prior to your procedure. If you require these for medical conditions, please contact the office.
Please arrive at the Pre-Op Area 2 hours prior to the time of your procedure. The Hospital of your procedure will be listed in Patient Gateway.
Procedural Details
The procedure lasts approximately 2.5-3 hours
The incisions will be dressed with Surgical Glue and a Plastic Dressing (Tegaderm) covering the center of your breast and nipple areola. Please leave these dressings on until follow up in the clinic.
You will also be placed in a surgical bra after your procedure.
Post procedure
Narcotics are prescribed for this procedure and most people routinely use it for 1-2 days. Please continue to take Tylenol the day of the procedure. Starting Day 1 after the procedure, you may take Motrin/Advil as well.
Please keep a surgical bra on all times for the first two weeks when not showering. It should be snug but does not need to be overly constricting. After 2 weeks, you can wear any compression bra. After 6 weeks, you can wear any bra, including underwire bras.
Small amounts of drainage from the incisions are very common for the first 5-7 days.
Starting on Day 2, you may shower. When you shower, the incisions may get wet initially over the Plastic/Surgical Glue. Please pat dry after showering. Do not rub the area.
No exercise or heavy lifting for 4 weeks. Heavy lifting is anything greater than 15 lbs. Exercise is anything that causes a rise in your heart rate or sweating. The goal is to minimize fluid collections in your surgical areas.
Please do not use ice, as sensation will not be normal immediately following your procedure and leaving ice on too long may damage your skin.
You can drive when you feel comfortable and not on any narcotic pain medication (often Day 1 or 2 after the procedure).
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