Breast Lift (Mastopexy) in Manhattan New York
Information, Before and After Photos, Implants

A breast lift or mastopexy is a surgical procedure to raise and reshape breasts that have sagged as a result of pregnancy, breastfeeding, aging, weight changes, and the natural force of gravity. We can also reduce the size of the areola, the darker skin surrounding the nipple. A breast lift can sometimes be combined with the placement of an implant where volume needs to be enhanced or replaced especially in the upper pole of the breast. Several different techniques can be used to correct this condition, depending on the degree of sagging and breast tissue.

Breast lift surgery can be performed under local anesthesia with intravenous sedation, or general anesthesia. The standard breast lift has four components; the areola is reduced, breast tissue is repositioned, the nipple and areola are elevated to a better position, and excess skin and breast tissue is removed so that a new skin envelope is formed. The traditional procedure involves an anchor-shaped incision following the natural contour of the breast, although more commonly the procedure is now done with only an incision around the areola and down the breast towards the fold (Vertical lift with a lollipop-scar). The incision outlines the area from which breast skin will be removed and defines the new location for the nipple. When the excess skin has been removed, the nipple and areola are moved to a higher position. The skin surrounding the areola is then brought down and together to reshape the breast. Sutures are usually located beneath the skin around the areola, in a vertical line extending downward from the nipple area, with or without a suture line along the lower crease of the breast, depending on the method used.

My preferred method for mastopexy involves the use of a breast implant placed underneath the muscle followed by repositioning of the breast tissue. If there is a small amount of excess skin with minimal sagging, the incision can be limited to the area around the areola. If there is more ptosis or sagging of the breast, then a lollipop or Vertical breast lift is performed, with or without the placement of a breast implant. The use of a breast implant together with a breast lift leads to a more youthful, fuller breast as well as a result that lasts for many years without the need for additional surgery.

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New York plastic surgeon Eric Sadeh offers breast lift surgery, also known as a mastopexy. Located in New York City serving Manhattan, Queens and Forest Hills.

Tel: 212.459.9500