Time, gravity, and lifestyle affect a woman’s body…including her breasts. With age, a woman may notice sagging breast skin, depleting volume, and a general droop to her breasts. These changes and loss of skin elasticity can result from:
In some cases, more than a breast augmentation is needed to achieve a desired youthful appearance of the breast and correct sagging. A breast lift, also known as mastopexy, raises the breasts by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue to reshape and support the new breast contour. A mastopexy can be performed with or without an implant, depending upon the needs of the specific patient.
At your initial consultation, Dr. Hawner will have an in depth discussion with you to review your medical history and listen to your plastic surgery desires and goals. He will also conduct a thorough examination which may including taking specific measurements in order to determine appropriate surgical procedures. By the end of your consultation, Dr. Hawner will have developed a plan tailored for your specific body measurements and your desired goals for the outcome. A breast lift can rejuvenate your figure with a breast profile that is more youthful and uplifted.
For more information on mastopexy surgery, please visit the American Society of Plastic Surgeons website at http://www.plasticsurgery.org/cosmetic-procedures.html.
WARNING: The following link contains nudity. Click here to view before and after photos of breast lifts.
