San Antonio Breast Lift (Mastopexy)—Dr. Virginia Pittman–Waller
The Typical Breast Lift Patient
- Sagging breasts with loose skin
- Nipples are usually below the breast crease
- Loss of breast volume and loss of elasticity to the skin
- Large nipples and areolae
- Desire for a more youthful appearance of the breasts
Breast Lift Procedure Information
- General anesthesia can be used and the surgery typically takes about three hours
- Incisions depend on the size and contour of the breast, but are very inconspicuous; incisions can often be placed only around the areolae or in the lower breast crease
- A careful exam of the breast tissue is undertaken to make sure no abnormalities are present
- Excess skin is removed and the breast gland is tucked and lifted to a higher position on the chest wall
- The nipples are elevated to a higher position and sometimes reduced in diameter
- If a lift and larger size are desired, an implant can be added at the same time
- The only dressing is a surgical bra
- No drains are used
- Breast lift can be combined with other plastic surgery procedures
Recovery from Breast Lift Plastic Surgery
- You can usually go home after several hours
- You can shower on the second day after breast lift surgery
- Mild pain for the first two days is typical and easily controlled by medication; most of the pain is gone by the third day
- You may feel very groggy for the first two days and weak for about ten days
- Swelling is typically mild to moderate for the first week, after which it rapidly disappears
- Expect only mild bruising
- Breasts are slightly square for the first three weeks, then settle into a very normal rounded position
- You can expect to resume many activities within the first week, and most after three weeks
- There are no stitches to remove; Dr. Pittman–Waller uses dissolving sutures
- You should expect to take five to seven days off from work
Results of Breast Lift Plastic Surgery
- Elevated, full breasts with beautiful size and shape
- Very natural results that instill confidence
- Softness and natural bounce that persist
- Natural and presentable appearance right away that just gets better over the next three to six months
Complete details of breast lift surgery and recovery will be given during your personalized consultation with San Antonio cosmetic surgeon Dr. Pittman–Waller.
Breast Cosmetic Surgery Information
- Read an excerpt from Dr. Pittman–Waller's book The New Breast Book: New Breasts for a New Look and a New Outlook
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