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What is a Mastopexy?

asked 4 years ago by anon
Latest answer by David Finkle, MD
Question viewed 5,313 times
Tags: sagging, body, body contouring, skin

What does the cosmetic surgery term mastopexy mean? What type of surgery is a mastopexy (what does it correct)?

48 answers to What is a Mastopexy?

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Mastopexy definition and usage -

Thanks for the question - Mastopexy (breast - lift) involves reshaping the skin and usually the inner breast tissue as well to create a breast that is not as saggy as it once was. This remodeling of the skin and tissue comes at a cost - scars. Since you asked about mastopexies let's talk about them a bit. The first mastopexies were done as early as the late 1800s and principally used "suspension" techniques placing sutures to try to lift the breasts (think thread lifts). More... more
Steven H. Williams, MD

San Francisco Plastic Surgeon
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Mastopexy is a Breast Lift

Mastopexy is a breast lift. There are a variety of breast lift techiques with different incisions. Sometimes, mastopexy may be performed together with breast implants. During consultation, your surgeon can determine if you are a candidate and which technique would work best for you.
Paul C. Zwiebel, MD

Denver Plastic Surgeon

www.pzwiebel.com

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A mastopexy is a breast lift

A mastopexy is a breast lift.  During the surgery, the nipple and areola are lifted to the normal position.  The tissue of the breast is also redistributed to give a more youthful appearance.  Sometime patients elect to have the size of the breast reduced at the same time.  In this case, it is called a mastopexy-reduciton.  Other times, patients elect to have the size of their breasts enlarged with implants at the same time.  In this case it is called a... more
David Shafer, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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What is Mastopexy?

A mastopexy is a breast lift. Unlike a breast reduction, in which excess breast tissue is removed, a breast lift involves rearrangement of the breast tissue that is already there. There will be removal of excess skin and re-draping of the skin as well as reshaping of a stretched out areola and placement of the areola higher on the new breast. In many cases, where volume loss after childbirth or nursing has resulted in loss of breast tissue, a breast implant may also be placed. This is... more
Karen Vaniver, MD

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Mastopexy?

The term Mastopexy is the medical term used to describe an operation that lifts the breasts and makes them perkier. The work is from Greek origin; MAST-breast, PEXY-lift.
David Finkle, MD

Omaha Plastic Surgeon

www.bodybyfinkle.com

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Mastopexy is a breast lift

Mastopexy is the medical term for a breast lift. A Mastopexy procedure usually involves reshaping the breast mound and positioning the nipple areolar complex near the center of the mound.
Vishnu Rumalla, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon

tarrantplasticsurgery.com

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Mastopexy = breast reshaping

Mastopexy involves reshaping the breast by elevating the nipple-areolar complex to a more favorable position, by maintaining one of its blood and nerve supplies (pedicles) and surgically removing the excess skin and (sometimes) breast tissue.  The weight of tissue removed is small and strategically located at the base of the breast, which is the area most prone to relapse or recurrent droop.  The coombination of techniques allows reshaping of the breast in a three... more
Lavinia Chong, MD

Orange County Plastic Surgeon
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What is a Mastopexy

A Mastopexy is the technical term for breast lift.  Breast lift procedures can improve the profile of sagging breasts, making breasts look more youthful and perky.  Breast lift surgery is done to improve the profile of sagging breasts, changing their position on the body to appear more youthful. If you have lost volume in your breasts as well, the breast lift can be combined with breast implants to restore fullness.  A condition of sagging breasts is common after... more
C. Bob Basu, MD

Houston Plastic Surgeon
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Mastopexy = Breast Lift

In regards to: What is a Mastopexy? What does the cosmetic surgery term mastopexy mean? What type of surgery is a mastopexy (what does it correct)? Mastopexy = Breast Lift surgery. The surgical lifting of the breast involves the removal of the excess skin. The nipple areola complex are lifted to a more youthful position, and breast tissue is repositioned . It is a tightening / lifting procedure for droopy, sagging, pedulous breasts, due to... more
Carlos Cordoba, MD

Montreal Plastic Surgeon
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A mastopexy is a breast lift

Mastopexy is another word for breast lift.  As you probably know, a lot of medical terminology comes from Greek and Latin.  In Greek "mastos" means breast and "pexy" means to fix or to tack.  Sometimes this procedure is performed alone, and sometimes it is combined with a breast augmentation.  After a mastopexy, the scar patterns vary depending on the extent of pre-op droopiness. 
Kelly Gallego, MD

Sioux City Plastic Surgeon
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A mastopexy is a breast lift

A mastopexy is a breast lift.  It is the medical term for a lift.  It does not remove any breast tisssue from the patient,  It is meant to describe rearranging the skin envelope of the breast.
Gary H. Manchester, MD

San Diego Plastic Surgeon
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Mastopexy means Breast Lift

It's a medical term for a breast lift. There are different techniques but all have some basic limitations.  In general, the fold or crease under the breast is the level that the lift can be brought to.  If you want fullness above this, you might want to consider a breast lift with augmentation.
Mario Loomis, MD

Middletown Plastic Surgeon
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It means "Breast Lift."

Hello, Mastopexy means "Breast Lift." There are many different ways to do them. The techniques vary from more incisions with more control of breast shape to fewer incisions with less of a scar potential. The operation corrects saggy breasts.   Best Regards,   John Di Saia MD
John P. Di Saia, MD

Orange Plastic Surgeon
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Mastopexy translates to breast lift

You can break down the word mastopexy into 2 parts: masto (breast) and pexy (lift).   A mastopexy reduces the excess skin on the breast while maintaining the patient's breast volume.  The difference between a mastopexy and a breast reduction is really based on the amount of tissue that is removed.  Often a mastopexy will be combined with breast implants to help restore upper pole fullness in the breasts.  At my practice, Central Ohio Plastic Surgery, more and... more
Jason Brett Lichten, MD

Columbus Plastic Surgeon
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What is a Mastopexy

The term Mastopexy in cosmetic breast surgery can be broken into two parts : Masto meaning "breast" and Pexy which means to "Elevate and secure"...therefore a Mastopexy is a procedure that corrects sagging or drooping of the breast buy elevating and securing with rearrangement of the skin and glandular tissue which elevates the nipple areolar complex.
John Philip Connors III, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Mastopexy is a breast lift

With time, pregnancy, nursing, and weight gain or loss, almost every woman will experience a change in shape and position of her breasts. As breast tissue enlarges secondary to pregnancy, weight gain, etc… the skin and supporting ligaments of the breast are also stretched. Drooping, or ptosis, of the breast occurs when the breast tissue decreases in volume (after delivery of a baby, weight loss, or aging) but the skin and supporting ligaments of the breast are unable to retract to... more
Jaime Perez MD

Tampa Plastic Surgeon

www.jaimeperezmd.com

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Breast Lift vs. Breast Reduction

A mastopexy is commonly referred to as a breast lift. Usually this is done with a lollipop looking incision which circles the areola and straight down the middle of the breast from the areola to the fold. In many cases a breast reduction and a breast lift are done by the same procedure and the results are similar. A mastopexy is a cosmetic procedure and will not be covered by insurance plans. On the other hand, based on your insurance and medical necessity, it is possible that a breast... more
Joseph G. Bauer, MD

Alpharetta Plastic Surgeon
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What is a mastopexy?

A mastopexy is a breast lift!  It removes extra skin on the breast, tighens the skin that's left, and may remove a little bit of breast tissue if you also want to be a bit smaller at the time of your breast lift.  I often use a short-scar technique that leaves a lollipop scar on the breast, rather than the long anchor scar.
Carmen Kavali, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Definition of mastopexy

A mastopexy is literally a "breast lift", and is surgery aimed at correcting several cosmetic aspects of the breast: it repositions the nipples, reshapes and lifts the breasts superiorly, and removes any excessive skin from the breasts. the aim is to create a rounder, more youthful appearance to the breasts.
Olivia Hutchinson, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Definition of a mastopexy

A mastopexy is the medical term for a breast lift.  An ideal patient for a breast lift is a woman who has developed some sagging of her breast with her nipples in a lower position than they used to be.  A breast lift allows: 1) Excess skin to be removed 2) The breast gland/tissue to be reshaped 3) The nipples to be placed in a more elevated position All of these goals can be accomplished with relatively minimal scarring.  If more volume is needed than can be... more
Naveen Setty, MD

Plano Plastic Surgeon
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Mastopexy reshapes and lifts your breasts

Mastopexy is the medical term of a breast lift.  A breast lift Lifts and Reshapes a sagging breast to make it more youthful and perky There are different types of breast lifts, depending on the amount of the lift required. bunelli lift - scar is only around the areola, this lift only moves the nipple, it doesn't reshape the breast vertical lift - this is our preferred technique as it lifts the entire breasts, reshapes it into a perkier and more youthfull looking breast more
Martin Jugenburg, MD

Toronto Plastic Surgeon

www.torontosurgery.ca

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What is mastopexy?

Mastopexy is the medical term for breast lift. A surgical procedure to raise and reshape sagging breasts. Mastopexy can also reduce the size of the areola (the darker skin surrounding the nipple). If your breasts are small or have lost volume, breast implants inserted in conjunction with mastopexy can increase both their firmness and their size.
Richard H. Fryer, MD

Salt Lake City Plastic Surgeon
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Mastopexy

Also known as a breast lift, a mastopexy raises and firms the breasts by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue to reshape and support the new breast contour. For more long lasting results, it is generally better to perform a mastopexy (breast lift) along with the implantation of breast implants. The breast lift procedure (mastopexy) is generallly a major component to the "mommy makeover," which is a combination of breast enhancement and body contouring... more
Kris M. Reddy, MD, FACS

West Palm Beach Plastic Surgeon
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A mastopexy is a breast lift

A mastopexy is a breast lift procedure. This is commonly performed to correct the sagginess or droop that naturally occurs with time. There are two components to a mastopexy: 1. Reposition the nipple/areola to it's youthful position. 2. Tighten the skin enveloped to shape and cone the underlying breast tissue. Depending on the size of the breast, the position of the nipple, previous surgeries, etc. there are many ways to perform this operation. The incisions range from... more
David Bogue, MD

Boca Raton Plastic Surgeon
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Mastopexy = Breast Lift

A mastopexy is a cosmetic surgery procedure performed to lift and enhance breasts with significant ptosis (sagging). Several techniques are available depending on the degree of ptosis - incisions can be made around the areola, around the areola and straight down or around the areola, down then under the fold of the breast. Excess skin is removed then and the skin and tissue is lifted and sutured for more perky, proportional breasts. Often time, breast implants are used alongside mastopexy to... more
Tarick K. Smaili, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Mastopexy should not be mistaken for breast enlargement

If you are small - get an enlargement or augmentation If you are big - get a reduction. If you are sagging get a mastopexy that lifts and reshapes the breas tissue. warning - if you are saggy, do not get an implant to lift your breasts, get a lift. If you are sagging and small, then get a Mastopexy with augmentation. My own technique, the Tear- Drop  Augmentation Mastopexy looks great!
Robert M. Freund, MD

New York Plastic Surgeon

www.breastenlargement.net

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What is a Mastopexy

A mastopexy is a breast lift, which removes excess skin and repositions the nipple and the breast gland in a higher position to create fuller and perkier breasts. There are a number of techniques to perform a breast lift, but certain techniques minimize scars and last longer. IN addition, some of your own breast tissue can e repositioned to create more cleevage. You should consult with a board certified plastic surgeon capable of performing the latest breast lift techniques in order to... more
Ankit Desai, MD

Jacksonville Plastic Surgeon
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A mastopexy defined

  A mastopexy is the technical term for a breast lift surgery. There are many techniques available for women who are interested in a breast lift where breast rejuvenation. In our practice, we are able to treat 95% of our patients with surgical techniques that leave a scar only around the areola or around the areola in a fine line extending to the bottom of the breast. The second technique is called by many people the lollipop incision. We prefer these techniques because they allow... more
B. Pat Pazmino, MD

Miami Plastic Surgeon
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Mastopexy definition

A mastopexy is the same as a breast lift.  With age and after children, the skin/nipples may be stretched out and the breast may have lost volume resulting in a droopy breast.  In addition, as the firm breast gland shrinks, it is replaced by fluffier fatty tissue.  A mastopexy allows correction of these problems by elevating the breast and nipple, reshaping the breast, and reducing the size of the nipple-areolae.  In some cases, an implant may be recommended to replace... more
Randy J. Buckspan, MD

Austin Plastic Surgeon
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Breast lift: lifting sagging breasts and nipples

A breast lift (mastopexy) is a surgical procedure performed to: 1. Elevate sagging breast tissues. 2. Reposition the nipple areolae higher on the chest wall. 3. Reduce the size of overstretched areolae (the pigmented tissue around the nipple). Adjustment of breast volume may also be performed by: lifting the breasts in conjunction with breast reduction surgery or lifting the breasts and increasing breast size with breast implants.
Ronald Friedman, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Definition of mastopexy--a breast lift.

A mastopexy accomplishes 3 things: 1) resize the areola 2)reposition the areola higher on the chest wall 3) reshape the breast by removing and redraping skin. 
Vincent N. Zubowicz, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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Mastopexy defined

Mastopexy refers to re-shaping the breast and is more commonly referred to as a breast lift. Mastopexy rejuvenates the breasts by trimming excess skin and tightening supporting tissues to achieve a more youthful contour and shape. Mastopexy also repositions and reduce the size of the areola (the dark skin surrounding the nipple) which may have stretched or drooped. Breast size does not change appreciably after a breast lift, Women who desire larger breasts need to consider breast... more
Sam Jejurikar, MD

Dallas Plastic Surgeon
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Mastopexy

Mastopexy is a term that refers to breast lift operations. This is a reorganization of the glandular tissue, repositioning of the nipple areola complex on the chest as well as a skin excess removal procedure.
Steven Wallach, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon
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Mastopexy is breast lift

Mastopexy is a breast lift. This usually involves excision of the skin and some breast tissue and relocation of the breast to a higher level. Hope that helps!
Hisham Seify, MD, PhD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Mastopexy or Breast Lift

Mastopexy (Breast Lift) is a procedure to manage the descent of the nipple and extra skin. The (generalized) equation for breast droop is too much skin and not enough breast tissue. A Mastopexy manages the extra skin and lifts the nipple. This procedure is often needed in women who have lost significant weight, or have had children. The type and extent of the Mastopexy depends on the individual patient Always best to discuss your goals at length with your board certified plastic surgeon. more
Jeffrey Roth, MD

Las Vegas Plastic Surgeon
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Mastopexy raises and reshapes sagging breasts

A breast lift, or mastopexy, is a surgical procedure to raise and reshape sagging breasts. Many women seek mastopexy because pregnancy and nursing have left them with stretched skin and less volume in their breasts. The procedure can also reduce the size of the areola (the darker skin around the nipple). This operation can be combined with placement of a breast implant to not only improve the shape and contour of the breast, but also increase the size. In mastopexy, the excess skin is... more
Gregory J. Mackay, MD

Atlanta Plastic Surgeon
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What is mastopexy?

Mastopexy is the medical term for a breast lift. The procedure usually involves repositioning the nipple and removal of extra skin in order to reshape a droopy breast.
Elizabeth Lee, MD

Bay Area Plastic Surgeon

artfulsurgery.com

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Mastopexy is the formal name for a Breast Lift

The word Mastopexy can be broken down into its components. "Masto" or chest gland or Breast and "pexy" to lift or fix in place. It is the most common procedure to correct sagging or pendulous breast tissue. The procedure can involve different incisions and suturing the tissue in place for a nice long term result. The incision can be around the areola or extend down to the bottom of the breast and under the breast. Usually the scarring in limited, but you are trading... more
David A. Dreyfuss, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Mastopexy explained

Many women, particularly those who have had children, will notice that their breast tissue will droop and “deflate” following breast-feeding. This phenomenon is not limited to mothers, however, as changes in weight as well as hormone fluctuations can cause these same issues. Some women, in fact, are born with breasts that may not be as “perky” as they would like. Many patients who complain of this breast deflation, or “breast ptosis” in medical terms,... more
Adam David Lowenstein, MD

Santa Barbara Plastic Surgeon
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What is a mastopexy?

A mastopexy is the medical term for a breast lift. There are many different types of mastopexies with different types of incisions/scars. The type of mastopexy for you depends on the position of your nipple, the quality of your skin and the amount of breast tissue you have. Some women lose some breast tissue firmness after pregnancy or weight fluctuations. A mastopexy involves rearranging the breast tissue and skin, typically leaving the pectoral (chest) muscle intact. Occasionally, a breast... more
William Bruno, MD

Beverly Hills Plastic Surgeon
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Mastopexy is the medical term for breast lift

Mastopexy is the medical term for breast lift. There are various types of mastopexy, and your surgeon will recommend the one which will give you the best result possible. It is important to choose a well-qualified plastic surgeon to ensure the best result and minimize the risk of unsightly scars. see video
Michael A. Jazayeri, MD

Santa Ana Plastic Surgeon
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Mastopexy defined

A mastopexy is simply a lift of the breast. It is done when the nipple and areola have drifted south and look older or droopy. There are many kinds of lifts which are chosen depending on how much lift is needed. Sometimes a breast implant is also used if there is a need for extra volume. Breast lifting is a complex sculpting operation and no 2 doctors will give you the same results. So, since all lifts involve scars, the trade-off of shape, toning, and elevation of the nipple and areola... more
Richard P. Rand, MD, FACS

Seattle Plastic Surgeon
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Mastopexy

MASTO - Breast ( as in Mastectomy, the removal of a breast) PEXY - Lift A Breast Lift (Mastopexy) is an operation in which the breast is repositioned higher on the chest wall and the nipple complex is placed in its anatomically desired center in that location. There are various forms of Mastopexy which are dictated by the degree and extent of droopiness. The newest breast left methods emphasize sculpting of the breast tissue itself instead of relying on the tailoring of the skin envelope of... more
Peter A. Aldea, MD

Memphis Plastic Surgeon
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What is a mastopexy?

A mastopexy (breast lift) raises droopy breasts from one to several inches and excess skin is removed. If you're sagging or asymmetrical, and are looking for perkiness, you'll need a lift--or, if you also want more volume, a lift and implants. If you just want to go bigger, the only way to do that is with implants.
Michelle Copeland, MD, DMD

New York Plastic Surgeon
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Mastopexy

See VIDEO below: 1) Ptosis: Although this can easily be performed with any breast, there are certain features which make some patients better candidates for various techniques. Probably the single most important factor in determining if you are a good candidate is the degree of ptosis (sagging).This is classified according to the nipple position in relation to the crease beneath the breast (where the underwire sits). Some people use the pencil test; standing in the upright position, place a... more
Otto Joseph Placik, MD

Chicago Plastic Surgeon
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Mastopexy is a Breast Lift

Breast lift operation involves making a decision to trade an improved breast shape and contour for some (well-placed and concealed) surgical scars on the breast. For the patient who is displeased that her nipples are downpointing, it may be a relatively easy decision. The surgical incisions are strategically placed to be as minimally noticeable as is possible. One component is around the areola, which is usually well concealed by the color difference between breast skin and areolar skin. The... more
Michael Law, MD

Raleigh-Durham Plastic Surgeon

michaellawmd.com

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What does Mastopexy refer to in Plastic Surgery? Mastopexy equals Breast Lift vs. Breast Reduction

Mastopexy refers to a procedure commonly known as a breast lift. In this plastic surgery procedure, a patient with droopy breasts and excessive skin, undergoes a procedure wherein the nipple and areola are repositioned and the skin envelope is tightened. The procedure is commonly performed under general anesthesia and requires the expertise of a plastic surgeon to assess and individualize the incision pattern. In my practice, I commonly perform a Lejour, or short scar, type breast... more
Raffy Karamanoukian, MD

Los Angeles Plastic Surgeon
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Mastopexy (Breast lift): key to minimizing the scarring

Watch the breast lift video to hear more about: Minimizing scars, limiting breast lift scars to either around the nipple or more commonly to a "lollipop" scar Reshaping breast tissue to get a perkier breast without depending on the skin for tension Breast lift surgery time required, anesthesia, and recovery How to avoid disaster during a combination mastopexy and breast implant see video
George J. Beraka, MD

Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

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