It is common for many patients who have breast implants for quite sometime to want to either change their implant size or to undergo a breast lift procedure. The medical term for a breast that sags or droops is ptosis. A ptotic breast is one where the nipple areola complex lies below the level of the breast crease. When the nipple areola complex…
Mastopexy or “breast lift” surgery can be very rewarding for the patient and surgeon. Patients who loose greater than 100 lbs of weight with either lap band or gastric bypass procedures lose a significant amount of breast volume. This typically gives the breast a sagging or “ptotic” appearance. In addition, the position and volume of the breasts can interfere with…
Mastopexy augmentation and abdominoplasty, when performed in combination, can be quite a powerful combination for improving the overall body aesthetic. Q:What is a Mastopexy Augmentation? A: Essentially a mastopexy procedure is when a breast lift and breast augmentation are performed simultaneously to improve the size, contour and elevation of the breast. Q: What is involved in a Mastopexy Procedure? A:…
