Aesthetic and Reconstructive Plastic Surgery by Deborah Seelig, M.D.

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Mastopexy

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American Society of Plastic Surgeons

Deborah Seelig, M.D.

www.drseelig.yourmd.com

BreastImplantSafety.org

FDA Breast Implants

BREAST AUGMENTATION Information about Silicone Gel Implants

BREAST RECONSTRUCTION Important Information about Silicone Gel Implants

Mastopexy or Breast Lift

• Procedure - Reshape and raise sagging breasts by removal of excess skin, and repositioning breast and nipple tissue.
• Length - 1 to 3 hours.
• Anaesthesia - General or Local with IV sedation.
• In/Outpatient - Outpatient.
• Side effects - Bruising, Swelling, Pain, Numbness.
• Risks - Thick wide scars, Skin loss, Infection, Uneven position of nipples or breasts.
• Recovery - Back to work 1 to 2 weeks.  Strenuous activities - 1 month.  Fading of scars several months to a year. 

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