Most breast lift procedures can reshape sagging breasts without serious side effects and complications. Asymmetrical breasts are one of the most common problems that occur when undergoing this surgery, and in most cases, it is a minor problem. If the asymmetry is extreme however, it can be revised through another surgery. The risks involved with surgically lifting the breasts while performing enhancement breast surgery (inserting saline implants and especially silicone gel implants) have received a lot of negative attention. However, it is highly unlikely that a woman can get breast cancer solely because of gel or saline breast implants. The greatest benefit of this procedure is the transformation of droopy breasts into youthful and firmer-looking breasts.

A lift is commonly performed at the same time as breast augmentation surgery to increase breast size and firmness. This may appeal most to women who have lost breast size after pregnancy. Nursing and pregnancy often result in skin that is stretched and therefore decreased in volume. It is advised to postpone having a lift with breast augmentation implants if you are planning on getting pregnant in the future, as a pregnancy will likely cause further stretching.

This surgery takes between one to three hours, depending on whether augmentation is performed as well. A common surgical approach involves an incision along the natural contour of the breast, where excess skin is removed. The areola and nipple are repositioned and the skin surrounding the areola is brought together, reshaping the breast. There are usually stitches around the areola and the lower breast area. In some cases, your surgeon may be able to perform a minimal incision. This is called a scar-less mastopexy and is done entirely through an incision around the areola.

Every surgical procedure has its own risks of complications, and so does the breast lift procedure. Potential adverse reactions to the anesthesia can occur, although this is rare. Uncontrolled bleeding as well as infection can cause scars to widen. Prolonged healing times and wider scars are more common with people who smoke. Mastopexy does not affect the ability to breast-feed, since milk ducts are left intact.

Though it is not a simple operation, a lift is generally safe when performed by a board certified plastic surgeon. Though occasionally performed in a hospital, mastopexy is often done in an outpatient facility, under general anesthesia. If the incision is small, local anesthesia can be used with a sedative. This means you will be awake, though relaxed, and should feel only minimal discomfort.

You should plan on taking a week off from work, in order to recuperate from the breast lift procedure. Be sure to avoid lifting anything over your head for three or four weeks, and avoid heavy lifting for several months. You can resume sports and exercise usually a month or so after surgery.

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