Breast Lift

Rhode Island Breast Lift Doctor

The medical term for a breast lift in Rhode Island is Mastopexy; this is a surgical procedure that raises and re-contours sagging breasts, or breasts that have lost volume and elasticity after childbearing, through aging or marked weight loss. An up-lift and reshaping of the breasts gives a patient a more youthful looking figure.  At the Polacek Center our Rhode Island Cosmetic Surgeon, Dr. Lori Polacek is experienced and highly skilled in these procedures.

The operation involves techniques similar to those used in breast reduction and includes repositioning the nipple and reduction or tightening of the skin of the breasts. Sometimes a Breast Implant is used along with the reshaping to achieve an increase in size where this is desired.

Good Candidates for Breast Lift Surgery in Rhode Island include women who are not happy with the contour of their bust line. Although an experienced surgeon can minimize scarring, scars are an inevitable byproduct of breast lift surgery. The best candidates for breast lift are healthy women who have good skin elasticity and understand the breast lift procedure.

At the Polacek Center for Plastic Surgery in Rhode Island, Dr. Polacek employs the vertical mammaplasty, or Lejour technique which entails an incision around the areola with a vertical limb only. There is no incision beneath the breast resulting in less scarring to the patient and this, as well as the creation of a final breast shape makes this technique preferable to the traditional approach. Many plastic surgeons do not perform this procedure as there is a relatively long learning curve.

Not everyone is a candidate for a breast lift in Rhode Island. Patients who smoke, take medications or have certain medical conditions such as heart disease, blood clotting problems, diabetes or the tendency to form excessive scars should discuss potential risks with their surgeons. Additionally, in patients over 30, a mammogram should be considered.
 
During your consultation Rhode Island Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Lori Polacek will review your treatment options for Rhode Island Breast Lift surgery, including pros and cons of each procedure, potential risks and complications, recovery course, pre and post operative instructions, and esthetic outcomes.

Prior to all procedures, Aspirin and Anti Inflammatory drugs should be avoided.