Breast Lift in Denver | Breast Lift Surgery
Denver Breast Lift Surgeon
| Breast Lift-When there is too much skin laxity and sagging, a breast enlargement alone is usually not sufficient to produce the desired result of lifting, filling-out, and shaping. The causes include childbirth, weight loss, or just the process of aging. Under these circumstances, a breast lift ("Mastopexy or uplift") may be necessary. |
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In this procedure, excess skin is removed, the breast tissue compacted, and the entire breast elevated to a more youthful location. Frequently, this process is combined with the insertion of an implant.
In considering patients for possible mastopexy (breast uplift), there is a classification system for the amount of breast drooping or sagging ("ptosis"). |
This classification is based on the relationship of the position of the nipple versus the fold or crease beneath the breast (inframammary fold/crease), as well as, its position relative to the lowest point of the breast. The classification describes the condition as First, Second, or Third Degree ptosis.
In the more youthful, non-sagging breast, the nipple is well above the inframammary fold. In First degree (minimal) ptosis, the nipple is just at the level of the fold. In Second degree (moderate), the nipple is below the fold but above the lowest point of the breast. Third degree (severe) represents the situation that the nipple is both well below the fold and is at the lowest point of the breast.
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The Surgical Procedure-
There is a variety of methods for accomplishing breast uplift. Under the simplest of conditions, when the breasts are small, the insertion of an implant may entirely correct the sagging problem, providing all of the lift necessary. However, if the laxity is too great, removal of excess skin – with or without the simultaneous use of an implant – is the method of choice. There are several techniques to do this. The most frequently used procedure results in a very youthful elevation of the breasts with a fine line scar around the areola and an inverted-T scar below it.
Unless you have come from out-of-town for surgery, are having several procedures performed simultaneously, or have special reasons for requiring overnight care, mastopexy is most often done as an outpatient/day-patient. |
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Surgery is performed at our facility in the Rose Ambulatory Surgery Center in Denver and the stay is in The Suites at Rose.
Various anesthetic techniques may be used in mastopexy surgery. Under most circumstances, Dr. Grossman prefers general anesthesia (complete sleep). Occasionally, a technique known as a "thoracic epidural" anesthetic is used. A physician anesthesiologist to provide the safest, most controlled form of anesthesia administers both.
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Risks and Complications-
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All surgeries are associated with some risks. These relate to the potential for complications and untoward events during or after a surgical procedure.
We can think of these in two groups:
General Risks - Risks that are common to all operations
Specific Risks - Those that are unique to a particular surgery, such as mastopexy. |
General Risks include:
- Bleeding
- Infection
- Scarring
- Swelling
- Bruising
- Anesthetic risks
Specific Risks include:
- Unfavorable scarring
- Skin loss/slough
- Asymmetry
- Alterations in skin sensitivity
- Interference with breast-feeding
- Residual drooping
When implants are used:
- Hardness (encapsulation)
- Rippling
- Implant leak or deflation
- Interference with mammography
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Following discharge from the recovery area after surgery, you will go home and probably spend the rest of the day somewhat drowsy and tired. You will receive a list of post-operative instructions from Dr. Grossman's staff.
Recovery after breast lift surgery takes about 1-2 weeks, although there are certain restrictions of activity for up to 4 weeks. Most women are able to return to work after about 1 week.
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