What is the Chance of Dying from Complications of a Breast Lift?

All surgical procedures carry some degree of risk. Any breast
operation can result in changes in sensation. This happens less with lifts than
reductions but is still possible Occasionally, minor complications occur and do
not affect the surgical outcome. Major complications associated with this
procedure are rare, and the possibility of death would be even less. The suitability of the breast lift procedure and specific
risks may be determined during your consultation with your surgeon.

Is more likely that you die in an auto accident on the way to the surgery center than has a consequence of a mastopexy.

The risk of elective/cosmetic breast surgery in a healthy adult is very low.The breast gland is a superficial organ and surgery is usually well tolerated.

Your board certified plastic surgeon will review your medical history and discuss any concerns prior to the surgery.

Hope this helps.

 

      In an otherwise healthy person, the risk of death in the outpatient setting is extremely small.  Find a plastic surgeon with ELITE credentials who performs hundreds of breast lift procedures each year.  Then look at the plastic surgeon's website before and after photo galleries to get a sense of who can deliver the results.

Kenneth Hughes, MD Los Angeles, CA

Hello and thanks for your post. The chance of death with surgery is very low. I have heard at some meetings statistics suggesting 1 chance in 50 to 60 thousand patients. It is up to you to determine whether plastic surgery outweighs the risks. Best wishes, Dr. Aldo

The chance of dying after an operation performed by a board certified plastic surgeon within an accredited facility is very low.  Although the chance of death is never zero, these are very commonly and successfully performed procedures by qualified surgeons.  best of luck.

If you are otherwise a healthy person, breast lift surgery is safe and mostly out patient surgery.   Of course, your plastic surgeon will review any potential risks after reviewing your medical history and anatomy as part of your informed consent process.  You have a number of options which will depend on your current anatomy.  Breast lift plastic surgery 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.  I've posted an ABC news video for my preferred breast lift technique for you.  Please visit with a board certified plastic surgeon to learn more about your options.

Dr. Basu

Houston, TX

Most reputable board certified plastic surgeons will never see a death in a patient undergoing cosmetic surgery in their entire careers. It is a very rare occurrence. When it has happened there are usually predictable risk factors that should have prompted the surgeon to reconsider whether that particular patient should have had the surgery.

Hi Loosiegoosie.  Presuming that you are in good health, having surgery in an accredited surgical center, and are being treated by  a board-certified plastic surgeon, your risk of death from cosmetic surgery is lower than your chance of being killed in a car accident.  I hope this fact makes you put the surgical risk in proper perspective.  Good luck!

Assuming you are in good health and the operations done by appropriately trained plastic surgeons,  with the involvement of appropriate  anesthesia providers in fully accredited facilities, the chances of dying around the time of breast lifting is very small.

 I believe the most important decision you make when contemplating breast  lifting surgery  is a selection of your plastic surgeon. When it comes to choosing a plastic surgeon I generally advise that patients start with the American Society of Plastic Surgery  to obtain a list of well experienced board-certified plastic surgeons.

Then, I would suggest you visit a few surgeons whose practices  concentrate on aesthetic surgery. Ask  to see lots of examples of their work and preferably speak/see patients who have had similar procedures done.

You will find,  while doing your due diligence,  that there are many different “specialties” who will offer their services to you;  again, I strongly recommend you concentrate on surgeons certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.  

Best wishes.