Aulus Cornelius Celsus (ca 25 BC—ca 50), who lived in the first century AD, described plastic surgery of the face, using skin from other parts of the body. |
Breast Lift
Purpose
To restore the young projection of ptotic breasts.
Details
Breast ptosis may occur with age. Atrophy following cessation of breast feeding may sometimes cause ptosis.
A number of techniques are available to achieve correction of ptotic breasts, often involving various designs of tailoring of the breast skin envelope. Occasionally a mild degree of ptosis can be alleviated by the insertion of breast implants. The exact choice of technique is dependant on the degree of ptosis and your doctor will explain to you the choice and the reason for it.
Markings are often made pre-operatively on the skin.
There will be incisions on the breast. Generally the more severe the degree of ptosis, the longer the incisions are.
Post-operatively some surgeons advise a protective garment to help support the breasts.
Caution
Wounds are sometimes complicated by dehiscence and infection. Mild degrees of asymmetry may occur. Scars are sometimes conspicuous. Ptosis correction is not meant to be permanent.
The Hong Kong Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons is affiliated with Aesthetic Surgery Journal, the official publication of The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery
