Procedure
• Outpatient surgical procedure performed under general anesthesia.
• To minimize the number of scars, Dr. Moore generally uses
a technique known as the "vertical lift." A single, vertical
incision is made from the areola down to the crease under the breast;
if there is an incision in the crease it is minimal.
• The nipple is repositioned, excess skin is removed and the
breast is reshaped.
• Permanent scars around the areola and at the incision point(s)
accompany this procedure; many patients find the scars fade with
time.
Who is a candidate?
• Women with sagging breasts. Sagging breasts are commonly
due to aging and/or breast changes due to pregnancies.
Intended Results
• Restore a more youthful shape and contour to the breasts.
• Improve body image.
• Place the nipple in a more appropriate position over the
breast tissue.
Side Effects and Recuperation
• Permanent scars at incision points. Scars are still visible
but fade over a period of several months to a year or more.
• Patients generally do not lose nipple sensation; but if
it does occur, pre-surgical sensation levels return in most patients
after 6 – 8 weeks.
• Breasts are bruised and swollen for several weeks following
surgery.
• Oral pain medication is prescribed for initial discomfort
• Your breasts will be wrapped in a surgical dressing and
you will wear a special compression bra around the clock during
healing. The bra minimizes breast movement while the tissue and
skin is healing.
• Light activities as tolerated; exercise 6 – 8 weeks
after surgery.
Complementary Procedures
• Breast Augmentation
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