The usual mastopexy patient is the woman who desires the restoration of her bust (elevation, size, and contour), because of the post-partum volume losses of fat and milk-gland tissues, and the occurrence of breast ptosis. The … See more

Indications
The surgeon–physician evaluates the woman requesting a breast-lift operation to confirm that she understands the health risks and benefits of … See more

Pre-operative matters
The plastic surgeon delineates the mastopexy incision-plan upon the patient's breasts and torso; the principal corrective consideration is the correct level of the nipple-areola complex upon the breast hemisphere. In … See more

Etiology
Gravity is the most common cause of breast ptosis, or sagging.
• In a young woman with large breasts the sagging occurs … See more

Composition
Surgically, the breast is a milk-producing apocrine gland overlaying the chest; and is attached at the See more

General
In realizing a breast lift, a conservative surgical technique produces the fewest, least visible scars after excising (cutting) excess folds of skin … See more

• Breast
• Breast augmentation (augmentation mammoplasty)
• Breast implant
• Breast reduction (reduction mammoplasty) See more