Columbus, Ohio, Breast Lift at Donaldson Plastic Surgery

Sagging breasts due to past pregnancies, genetics or aging may be treated with a surgical lift, or mastopexy. This procedure is often combined with a breast augmentation to reshape and resize the breasts at the same time. Another benefit of mastopexy includes reducing the size of enlarged nipple-areolar complexes (NAC’s), or pigmented areas around the nipples. Breast lift is intended to give the patient an elevated, more youthful breast shape with proportionate NAC’s.

Dr. Donaldson performs breast lift surgery on an outpatient basis under general anesthesia or local anesthesia with sedation. The design of the incisions vary according the amount of desired lift. Minor elevations may be accomplished through a curved incision that traces the top edge of the NAC. Moderate elevations are created through a “lollipop” incision around the NAC and down to the bottom of the breast in a vertical line. A dramatic lift is possible when a lollipop incision is combined with a horizontal incision beneath the breast. In all cases, the NAC is repositioned higher, excess skin is removed and the breast is reshaped with more pleasing contours.

Light dressings will be placed over your incisions, and you will return home several hours after surgery. Sutures are usually removed or dissolve within 7 to 10 days. Breast Reduction or Breast Augmentation are additional procedures which may enhance the results of your mastopexy.