Breast Lift
Have pregnancy, nursing and the force of gravity taken their toll on your breasts? Have you noticed that your breasts don't seem to be as full as they once were? Do they look shrunken or saggy? As skin loses its elasticity, breasts often lose their shape and firmness and begin to sag. A breast lift (mastopexy) is a breast surgery procedure that can help restore the look of your breasts and allow you to enjoy fuller,
perkier, more shapely breasts once again. Although a breast lift is not a simple operation, it's normally safe when performed by a qualified plastic surgeon such as Dr. Robert Schmid.
If you are ready to move forward with obtaining fuller breasts, it’s time to discuss your feelings and goals with Dr. Schmid, a leader in Lubbock plastic surgery. With a breast lift augmentation, Dr. Schmid can raise and reshape your sagging breasts. In conjunction with a breast lift, he can reduce the size of the areola, the darker skin surrounding your nipple, and he can increase the firmness and size of your breasts with after-pregnancy breast implants.
He will describe the procedure in detail, explaining its risks and limitations (for instance, it won’t keep you firm forever – the effects of gravity, aging, pregnancy and weight fluctuations will eventually take their toll again) and will make sure you understand the extensive scarring that will result. He will answer your questions and explain the entire process, working hard to diffuse any worries or concerns you may have.
For your reference, we’ve provided basic information on the procedure (in the box entitled “Breast Lift at a Glance”) as well as breast lift before and after photos so you can see examples of Dr. Schmid’s work.
Scheduling your first consultation with Dr. Schmid is easy! Simply call us at 806-797-6398 or contact us. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Breast Lift (Mastopexy) at a Glance
| Procedure: | Raise and reshape sagging breasts by removing excess skin and repositioning remaining tissue and nipples. |
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| Length: | 1 to 3 hours. |
| Anesthesia: | Local with sedation, or general. |
| In/Outpatient: | Usually outpatient. Sometimes inpatient. |
| Side Effects: | Temporary bruising, swelling, discomfort, numbness, dry breast skin. Permanent scars. |
| Risks: | Thick, wide scars; skin loss; infection. Unevenly positioned nipples. Permanent loss of feeling in nipples or breast. |
| Recovery: | Back to work: 1 week or more. Strenuous activities: 1 month. Fading of scars: several months to a year. |
| Duration of Results: | Variable; gravity, pregnancy, aging, and weight changes may cause new sagging. Results may last longer or be enhanced when breast implants are inserted as part of the procedure. |
Dr. Schmid and his amazing staff have truly made a difference in my life. They have become more than a part of my medical team, they have become my friends.