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Breast lift is a very safe cosmetic surgery procedure with a low complication rate. However, as with any surgery, some degree of risk is always there. With an experienced surgeon, it is possible to minimize the risks. Patient’s cooperation is equally important in improving safety and mitigating risk.

Dr. Farah Naz Khan is a board certified female plastic surgeon providing breast lift and various other procedures for the breast, body, and face. Dr. Khan provides these procedures to patients in Dallas, Texas and surrounding locations.

Common Risks

The patient should be aware of the following potential risks that may be associated with breast lift cosmetic surgery:

Infection

The risk of infection can be minimized when the breast lift surgery is performed at a surgical center with high standards of hygiene. The surgeon may also prescribe advanced antibiotics for a few days to cut down the risk of infection.

Signs of infection include persistent pain, redness, increasing swelling, pus, fever or skin that feels warm to the touch. If the patient experiences any of these symptoms, she should get in touch with the surgeon immediately.

Hematoma

In a rare situation, the patient may experience uncontrolled bleeding following breast lift. This risk can be minimized when the surgeon is thorough with the patient’s medical history and current medications and supplements, and the patient is forthcoming with all the relevant information.

During the pre-operative consultation, the surgeon will provide detailed guidance about what medications to avoid, and evaluate the health conditions that could pose the risk of hematoma.

Poor Reaction to Anesthesia

Anesthesia will typically cause mild nausea or dizziness, but in rare cases, the patient may experience an adverse reaction to anesthesia. An extreme reaction may occur mostly only when the patient has an underlying health condition. An experienced anesthesiologist will be able to identify the patient’s response early and minimize the risk of poor reaction.

Slow Healing

In a few cases, the post-operative healing may be delayed because the two sides of the incision may not heal together or the tissue on either side may die. Smokers usually face the risk of slow healing, and among breast lift patients, it is more common among patients who undergo an anchor lift technique. In such situations, the surgeon will trim away the dead tissue and re-suture both sides of the incision.

Loss of Sensation

Temporary numbness or loss of sensation may occur in the area around the nipple and areola due to their repositioning. In rare cases, the loss of sensation may be permanent. Temporary numbness in the treated areas is a common side effect, and not a cause for alarm. Board certified female plastic surgeon Dr. Khan receives patients from Dallas, Texas and nearby areas for breast lift.

Unsatisfactory Aesthetic Outcome

Results with breast lift are generally highly satisfactory for most patients. However, in an exceptional case, the breasts may appear uneven after mastopexy. In some cases, the patient may be unhappy with the new shape of the areolas. These concerns can usually be addressed with revision surgery.

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Breast lift is one of the popular cosmetic surgery procedures for women who want to restore firmer, perkier, and youthful looking breasts. The breast lift procedure may vary slightly in each case, but for the most part, the procedural steps will remain the same. The procedure can take about one to four hours, depending on the extent of surgery to be performed.

Board certified female plastic surgeon Dr. Farah Naz Khan provides breast lift and various other surgical and non-surgical procedures. Patients in Dallas, Texas and surrounding locations have an opportunity to receive breast lift from Dr. Khan.

Anesthesia

Breast lift cosmetic surgery may be performed using local anesthesia with IV sedation or inhaled anesthesia. The surgeon will choose the most appropriate option in consultation with the patient at the time of pre-op consultation. In either case, the patient will be completely asleep during the procedure. When the effect of anesthesia is over, the patient will be unaware of what occurred during the surgery.

Placing the Incisions

Following anesthesia, the next step will be creation of incisions. The surgeon will carefully place the incisions according to the pre-determined surgical plan. Incisions will be in accordance to the breast lift technique chosen for the surgery, but these will be placed in discreet locations to minimize visible scarring. Natural folds of the breasts will mostly conceal the scarring after a breast lift.

Lifting the Breasts

The surgeon will trim away excess tissue through the incisions and reshape the underlying breast tissue to create proportionate, natural looking breasts. If the areola is enlarged, the surgeon will reshape this area and remove excess tissue from the circumference. The nipple and areola can be moved to a higher position to match with the lifted breasts.

After the lifting and reshaping of breasts is completed, the surgeon will re-drape the skin, bringing some of the tissue that was above the areolas down to the lower part of the breasts. Dr. Khan is a board certified female plastic surgeon receiving patients from Dallas, Texas and nearby areas for breast lift and other procedures.

Closing the Incisions

To retain the new shape of the breasts and to keep the skin in place, the surgeon will place multiple sutures, which will extend into the deeper breast tissue. Many surgeons use traditional sutures, which will be removed in about a week to 10 days after the procedure. If dissolvable sutures are used, they will be easily absorbed by the body and will not have to be removed.

Compression Garment and Bandages

Following the surgery, the surgeon will wrap the incision areas in bandages. The patient will also be required to wear a compression garment or surgical bra. These will support healing and help to maintain the new shape of breasts. Discomfort is minimized with these garments, and they will prevent the incisions from opening up.

Drains will be placed beneath the skin to collect excess fluid and minimize the risk of infection. In many cases, the drainage tubes and sutures are removed around the same time.

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Breast lift is an excellent cosmetic surgery option for women who are bothered by heavily sagging breasts. The procedure is particularly sought by moms who want to restore their pre-pregnancy breast appearance, whether independently or as a part of a mommy makeover surgery.

Dr. Farah Naz Khan is a board certified female plastic surgeon providing breast lift and various other procedures. During the initial consultation, Dr. Khan will determine the candidacy of a patient. She provides breast lifts to patients in Dallas, Texas, and surrounding locations.

Candidates

Breasts may tend to lose volume and elasticity due to aging, pregnancy, significant weight loss, and other factors. Breast lift cosmetic surgery, clinically known as mastopexy, can reverse the appearance of sagging breasts and make them appear firmer, perkier, and more youthful. The procedure can substantially improve a woman’s quality of life, but it may not be appropriate for everyone.

An ideal candidate will be a woman who is in overall fantastic health and seeking a solution to sagging breasts. She should clear aesthetic goals and realistic expectations about the results of breast lift surgery. While breast lift can be performed on any breast size, the best benefits are usually achieved by women with smaller breasts.

In general, a breast lift candidate should:

• Be above the age of 18
• Have a need to restore the appearance of breasts, which currently appear droopy with or without nipples pointing downwards
• Be in sound physical health and have emotional stability
• Not be pregnant or nursing
• Not having any foreseeable plans of pregnancy
• Have stable body weight and have no plans to undergo a major weight loss

Board certified female plastic surgeon Dr. Khan receives patients from Dallas, Texas, and nearby areas for breast lift.

Breast Lift Following Pregnancy

Drooping breasts may commonly occur after pregnancy and breastfeeding. Therefore, a lot of women start considering a breast lift after they have children. The surgeon will usually recommend a candidate to postpone breast lift until after she has finished having children.

While the procedure does not hamper future pregnancies, it could impact the results of breast lift and cause the skin to stretch further. If the candidate has waited until she has finished having children, she is likely to enjoy the benefits of a breast lift for a longer period.

Breast Lift following Major Weight Loss

Major weight loss can have a dramatically positive impact on a woman’s life and aesthetic appearance. However, one of the undesirable fallouts of massive weight loss can be excessively loose skin, which can cause the breasts to droop. Once the woman has achieved her weight loss goals, and the body weight has stabilized, she can choose a breast lift surgery to restore the shape and firmness of breasts.

Candidates should note that breast lift is different from breast implants and breast reduction. In many cases, the procedure may be combined with breast implant surgery for more comprehensive outcomes. However, it is not a substitute for implant surgery.

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