While a breast lift can be performed at any age it is recommended that the
procedure be undertaken only when breast development has stopped. Childbirth
and breast-feeding can have a significant effect on the size and shape of your
breasts. Though some women decide to have their breasts lifted before having
children, you should discuss any plans to breast-feed with Dr. Callaghan.

In assessing you as a candidate for breast lift surgery, Dr Callaghan will carefully
check the size and shape of your breasts, the quality of your skin, and the
placement of the nipples and areolas. If you are overweight, Dr. Callaghan may
suggest that you stabilize your weight before having surgery.

There are variations to the incisions used for breast lift. The traditional method of
lifting the breast uses 3 incisions: one around the areola, the second vertically
from the bottom edge of the areola to the crease under the breast and the third
along the natural curve of the breast crease.

Preserving the breast tissue, fat and skin are removed, and the nipple and areola
are moved to a higher position. Skin that was located above the nipple pre-surgery
is pulled down and together to give a new firmer shape to the breast. Liposuction
may also be employed to contour under the arm.

Because the nipples and areolas remain attached to the breast tissue, sensation
in this area is preserved. While breast-feeding may still be possible, this cannot
be guaranteed.

There are seldom complications from this surgery. However, some of the possible
complications include bleeding, infection and reactions to anesthesia.

The breasts may occasionally be asymmetrical or nipple height may vary after
surgery. This is usually temporary, and rarely requires surgical revision. Loss of
sensation in the nipples or breasts is rare, and usually temporary.

Several days after surgery you will be able to move about comfortably. You will be
instructed to wear a support bra for a few weeks, until the swelling and
discoloration of your breasts diminishes. Incisions will be red at first and will stay
this way for many months following surgery, usually fading by one year.

After breast lift surgery, it is often possible to return to work within just a couple of
weeks. Usually, normal activities can be resumed after several weeks. You may,
however, continue to experience some mild discomfort during the first 8 weeks.






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