Mastoplexy Breast Lift

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Mastoplexy Breast Lift

As women age, their skin becomes more inelastic and loose. That can translate to saggy breasts after pregnancy and serious weight loss. Saggy breasts present a number of embarrassing problems that are difficult to overcome. Clothes are harder to find, bathing suits don't look right, and a woman is more self-conscious of her appearance. If you've experienced any of these problems, then maybe it's time to consider a mastoplexy, or breast lift.

A mastoplexy is a cosmetic surgery procedure that raises the elevation of a breast, bringing the nipples to a higher position. It can also help to shape the breast into a more proportionate form. It can also be performed in conjunction with some sort of breast augmentation. The combination of the two generally provides a full, shapely bosom that any woman can be proud of.

There are there main kinds of mastoplexy breast lifts.

• The traditional breast lift is the concentric mastoplexy. This technique requires circular incisions around the areola (nipple region). Skin is then removed around the incision until the appropriate amount is reached. The surgeon can then bring the nipple up and suture everything back in place. This method is perfect for women who want a flatter, rounder breast shape. It's not the best procedure for large breasts or serious cases of breast sag
• A vertical mastoplexy, or short scar breast lift, is ideal for mild amounts of sag. Here, a vertical incision is made descending from the nipple to the crease where the breast meets with the chest. Skin is removed from around the incision and the bottom of the breast is tightened. This has the effect of raising the breast without having to operate directly around the nipple. Benefits of this technique include less scarring and an easier surgery.
• The anchor mastoplexy is by far the most common, invasive, and scarring of the breast lift techniques. It's only required for women with large amounts of sag and women with larger breasts. An incision is made all along the bottom of the breast that rises towards the nipple and creates a keyhole shape. All of the skin within the keyhole is removed and the remaining skin is sutured together. This provides the maximum lift possible but also leaves the most scarring. Women typically can't wear low-cut shirts if they receive an anchor mastoplexy. The scars around the nipple make that impossible without showing some scars.

There are many different kinds of incisions related to a mastoplexy breast lift. Our of the three listed here, one of them will likely be right for you.

The only way to figure it out is to talk to a board-certified plastic surgeon for a detailed examination of your needs and expectations.

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