Restore a higher, more youthful breast shape with mastopexy, or breast lift. If you are bothered by ptosis, stretched skin, or breasts that have lost position after pregnancy, weight loss, or aging, Dr. David Morwood can help you understand whether breast lifting is appropriate.
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*Actual Patient Disclaimer: there is no guarantee of specific results and the results can vary.
In Dr. Morwood's Words:
Plastic surgery of the breast, in its many various forms, makes up one of the largest parts of my practice.
David T. Morwood, MD, FACS
The Truth About Plastic Surgery: An Educational Guide for the Consumer
This Procedure Treats:
- Sagging or drooping breasts with downward-pointing nipples
- Loss of breast shape and firmness following pregnancy or weight changes
- Nipple and areola positioned below the breast crease
- Stretched, loose, or excess breast skin
- Flattened breast contour with diminished upper pole volume
Restore a Higher, More
Youthful Breast Shape
A mastopexy, or breast lift, is a surgical procedure that raises and reshapes the breast mound when you are bothered by ptosis, or droopiness. During this operation, skin is removed through carefully planned incision patterns, and the breast is molded and shaped into a higher position. Unlike breast reduction, only a small amount of breast gland is typically removed. Dr. Morwood bases surgical planning on your breast size, shape, skin quality, and the degree of ptosis, helping you achieve a more youthful, elevated contour.
Breast Lift Treats:
- Breasts affected by ptosis (droopiness)
- Loss of breast position after pregnancy or breastfeeding
- Deflation and loss of upper pole fullness
- Stretched skin and an enlarged skin envelope (skin bra)
- Downward-pointing nipples or a low nipple-areolar complex
- Asymmetry in breast position and shape
- Breasts that sit lower on the chest wall over time
- Changes following significant weight loss
What to Expect From a Breast Lift With Dr. Morwood
Dr. Morwood begins by making carefully planned skin incisions on the breast mound to gain access within the envelope, or “skin bra.” Depending on your anatomy and degree of ptosis, this may include a circumareolar incision (around the nipple-areolar complex), a vertical incision that extends to the inframammary fold, and, in some cases, a curved incision within the fold itself. Through these incisions, excess skin is removed, and the underlying breast gland is exposed.
The breast tissue is then molded, shaped, and tailored into a higher, more youthful position on the chest wall. The nipple-areolar complex is elevated and repositioned while maintaining adequate blood supply through a carefully designed pedicle. Only a very small amount of breast gland is typically removed during mastopexy. Dr. Morwood refines the breast contour, adjusts symmetry, and closes the incisions to support long-term shape and positioning.
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How Do I Know if I Need a Breast Lift or a Breast Reduction?
A very helpful way to think about this is to consider what happens when you wear a bra. If your breasts are lifted and you like your size and shape, then a mastopexy may be appropriate. If you would prefer to be lifted and made smaller, then a breast reduction may be a better option. The two procedures are similar in their incision patterns but differ markedly in tissue removal.
Breast Lift FAQs
Will a Breast Lift Change My Breast Size?
A breast lift is done to make your breasts higher, not significantly smaller. During mastopexy, only a very small amount of breast gland is removed. However, because excess skin is removed and the breast is reshaped, your breasts may appear slightly smaller and more compact. If you desire a meaningful reduction in size, that usually requires reduction mammaplasty.
Will I Have Scars After a Breast Lift?
Anytime incisions are made, scars will result. In general, scars tend to become heavier, darker, and thicker in the first six to twelve months following surgery. Over time, they usually become smaller, flatter, and lighter. The ultimate appearance of scars is unpredictable and depends more on your inherent tissue characteristics than the surgical technique itself.
Will My Breasts Be Perfectly Symmetrical After Surgery?
It is important to understand that this is a “handmade” operation. Most women begin with some degree of asymmetry, and although great care is taken to measure and shape the breasts, perfect symmetry is not achievable. You should expect improvement, but not perfection.
Can a Breast Lift Affect Nipple Sensation?
There is a possibility of a change in nipple sensation following mastopexy. The nerves that supply the nipple-areolar complex travel through the breast tissue and can be affected during surgery. Sensation is subjective and varies from person to person.
Have More Questions?
Learn More About Breast Lift in the The Truth About Plastic Surgery: An Educational Guide for the Consumer
If you are considering mastopexy, Dr. Morwood’s book, The Truth About Plastic Surgery: An Educational Guide for the Consumer, provides a clear, detailed explanation of breast lifting using the same concepts discussed during consultation. You will learn how he evaluates ptosis, incision patterns, and surgical planning so you can become an informed patient, because an informed patient is a relaxed patient.
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Achieve a Lifted, Balanced Profile With Breast Lift in Monterey
Dr. David Morwood is a board-certified plastic surgeon with over 34 years of experience and advanced fellowship training in microsurgery. During your private consultation, you will review your medical history, discuss your concerns while looking in a mirror, and evaluate your degree of ptosis, breast shape, and skin quality. Using Vectra 3D imaging, Dr. Morwood helps you visualize outcomes and develop a customized surgical plan. If you are considering mastopexy, schedule your private consultation for breast lift in Monterey today.
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