A \'mastopexy,\' or what is
commonly called a breast lift,
will return fullness and
support to breasts that have
grown \'saggy\' because of
natural factors, such as
aging, pregnancy, or nursing.
This procedure can also reduce
the size of the areola (the
darker area surrounding the
nipple).

The use of breast implants

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A \'mastopexy,\' or what is
commonly called a breast lift,
will return fullness and
support to breasts that have
grown \'saggy\' because of
natural factors, such as
aging, pregnancy, or nursing.
This procedure can also reduce
the size of the areola (the
darker area surrounding the
nipple).

The use of breast implants
will help to increase firmness
of the breasts as well as the
size of the breasts.

Ideal Candidates

Patients who have realistic
goals and expectations, are in
good physical and mental
health, and are open to
discussion with the doctor are
always ideal candidates for
surgery. However, patients who
plan to have more children are
encouraged to postpone breast
lift surgery.

What to Expect From This
Procedure

During your initial
consultation with Dr. David
Kim, the two of you will
discuss various factors that
are involved with breast lift
surgery. A patient will come
to a better understand how her
age, the current shape of her
breasts, and the elasticity of
her skin will influence the
plan for surgery and the
potential outcome. The surgeon
may also discuss the option of
breast implants with the
patient during this time.

The procedure can take up to
three hours, depending on the
extent of the surgery, and is
done under general anesthesia.
The most common procedure
involves an anchor-shaped
incision (similar to the
breast reduction procedure) in
which incisions will be made
around the areola, in a
vertical line stretching from
the areola to the breast
crease, and then along the
breast crease. Once excess
skin is removed from these
areas, the nipple and areola
are moved to a higher
position, and the skin
surrounding the areola is
brought down together to
reshape the breast into a more
youthful appearance. Stitches
are used to close the
incisions.

Dr. Kim will help to determine
if another technique is best
for your condition, such as
the \'doughnut lift.\' This is
where the scar is only around
the areola.

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