What is a breast lift?

A breast lift or mastopexy is the surgical correction of breast drooping or ptosis. Over time, with pregnancy, weight loss or even during normal development, the breast can “go south” compelling women to seek correction. Dr. Kayser is a Michigan Plastic Surgeon who is Board Certified in Plastic surgery. As a perfectionist, Dr. Kayser will take all measures necessary to ensure that your results are the best that he can offer. Please view the extensive gallery of before and after photographs of breast lift patients.

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Can breast augmentation improve breast sagging?

This is an excellent and common question. In many cases, a small degree of sagging can be – if not corrected – at least tolerant to the placement of implants. The key point to keep in mind is that implants replace volume but don't correct breast position. If the breast has significant ptosis then a mastopexy will likely be necessary. If implants alone are used as a shortcut to attempt lifting the breast, the long term results will usually yield a larger breast that is still sagging. To complicate matters, the additional weight of an implant placed in an uncorrected ptotic breast can even make the situation worse. Ultimately, both short and long term results and expectations need to be discussed and this is where an evaluation by a board certified plastic surgeon can be helpful.

What are the incisions used in mastopexy?

There are various approaches to correcting the ptotic breast but the essence to the lift is repositioning of the breast to a more appropriate level on the chest. Dr. Kayser uses a short scar (lollipop) method (please read the article on the SPAIR technique), which reduces scarring significantly as compared to the older, more traditional approaches. This also addresses the common concern of the large and irregular areola (dark skin around the nipple). In time, many patients have scars that blend and fade beautifully.

What type of anesthesia is used?

Mastopexy is usually performed with general anesthesia. The procedure is performed as an outpatient so you can go home the same day - the entire visit usually requires about four hours from the initial registration to your discharge. The office of Dr. Kayser is strategically located at 20905 East 12 Mile Road, suite 300, which is directly across from the fully accredited St. John Hospital Outpatient Surgery Center just off the I-696 and I-94 loop in the Roseville and St. Clair Shores area – a suburban community northeast of the city of Detroit, Michigan.

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