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MASTOPEXY “BREAST LIFT”
Typically in Dr. Chun’s practice, Mastopexy is often performed in conjunction with the implant and capsule removal surgery. The implant removal surgery reduces the breast volume and therefore creates excess loose skin in most patients. This causes post-removal cosmetic deformities in some patients. Mastopexy prevents this by removing the excess skin, creating a tighter skin/soft tissue envelope, and reshaping the breast. It also reduces/repositions the areola(the nipple is never detached!). The anchor mastopexy is typically used. It has a circular scar around the areola, a vertical scar from the areola to the breast crease, and a horizontal scar along the breast crease. In certain specific patients with tight/elastic skin and small implants may achieve a reasonable result with just the circular scar around the areola. In general, the amount of excess skin after the implant removal surgery determines the scar length. Greater excess skin removal requirement, longer the scars.
How is a Mastopexy Performed?
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