A breast lift, also called mastopexy, will tighten and raise the position of the breasts which have sagging due to factors such as pregnancy, nursing, loss of skin elasticity and weight fluctuations. When Dr. Izquierdo does this procedure, he returns the breast to a more youthful shape and position. The nipple and areola are moved to a higher natural position using a periareolar incision and the skin sagging is tightened. It is also possible to reduce the size of an areola as well as fill the breast with the use of implants to enhance the upper part of the breast. A breast reduction involves essentially similar incisions, but provides for the removal of excessive breast tissue and may relieve symptoms of neck and shoulder pain.o

OPERATION
Breast lifts usually lasts between one to three hours and are performed in an ambulatory surgical center. This procedure is typically performed under general anesthesia although in some patients, particularly with smaller incisions, local anesthesia combined with a sedative may be used. An incision around the areola , called a periareolar incision, and an anchor shaped incision following the natural contour of the breast is made. In some instances, the surgical incision will be limited around the nipple and going downward only.

SCARRING
They will be red or pigmented for 1-2 months and gradually fade to pale by 4-6 months following surgery. Sometimes complete fading can take up to a year. Scars are rarely troublesome, although patients should be aware that all scars are permanent and height, width and final coloring are not predictable.

RECOVERY
Immediately following a breast lift or reduction, patients wear an elastic bandage over gauze dressing. Drains are sometimes needed for 1 or 2 days after surgery. Breasts will be bruised, swollen and uncomfortable for a few days. Pain is usually not severe and will be relieved with pain medication. Within a few days, a supportive bra will replace the surgical bandage or bra. This bra will be worn for three to four weeks. External sutures, if used, will be removed after the 7 days. The first week may also accompany a temporary loss of feeling in the nipple or breast skin due to swelling. Swelling will continue to subside after the first week. You will be seen 1-3 days after surgery and then in one month, and finally 4 months after surgery.

HEALING TIME
Up and about in one to two days. Back to work in typically three to seven days. More vigorous sports will require four to six weeks of healing.

TIME TO RETURN TO PUBLIC EYE
Depending on the extent of surgery, typically within three to seven days.

ACTUAL RESULTS
The shape and position of the breast will improve immediately although final reduction of swelling may not produce the final desired results for six months.

RISKS
All attempt is made to reduce the size of scarring there may be rare cases where scarring is red or thick, infection, loss of sensation in nipples or breast and unevenly positioned nipples.

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Dr. Izquierdo has extensive experience in reshaping the breast after nursing, sagging, and those with enlarged areola.. Visit other pages on this site to see how he has helped other patients in the Chicago / Oak Brook / Naperville areas in with facial, nose, body, and liposuction surgery. Serving Hinsdale, Oak Brook, Burr Ridge, Western Springs, Wheaton, Naperville, Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove, Elmhurst IL, Geneva IL, Glen Ellyn, Lisle, Lombard, St. Charles, Winfield IL, and the surrounding area.

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