breast augmentation & mastopexy Sacramento

Below is a list of some frequently asked breast augmentation & mastopexy questions, but please feel free to call our office if you need additional information, 916.929.1833. We are always pleased to assist you.

  Am I a good candidate for breast augmentation and mastopexy?  
  If you have sagging breasts and loss of fullness in the top portion of your breasts, you are likely a candidate for the breast augmentation and mastopexy procedure.  
 
 
  When can I expect to return to work and resume my normal daily activities?  
  It will take several days to return to normal activities after your breast augmentation and mastopexy procedure. However, it is important to your recovery that you get up and move around during that time. After the procedure, it is often possible to return to work within a week.

Strenuous physical activity should be avoided for at least the first couple of weeks following surgery. After that, care must be taken to be extremely gentle with your breasts for at least the next month.		  
 
 
  What are the risks and complications of breast augmentation and mastopexy?  
  Complications following breast augmentation and mastopexy surgery are rare and usually minimal. The possible complications associated with breast augmentation and mastopexy include capsular contracture, swelling and pain, infection around the implant, a change in nipple sensation, decreased milk production, and breakage or leakage of the implant (implant rupture).

Many possible complications associated with breast lifts and implants can be avoided by choosing an experienced and well-trained surgeon. Dr. Green performs all of his operations with the goal of minimizing all possible complications and ensuring his patients' satisfaction.		  
 
 
  Will there be scarring?  
  Scars are a part of the breast augmentation and mastopexy process. Fortunately, breast augmentation and mastopexy scars, regardless of where they are located, tend to heal extremely well. Scars are usually small and inconspicuous, and Dr. Green will make sure the scar is as unnoticeable as possible.  
 
 
  How will my breasts look and feel after a breast lift with implants?  
  Breast implants will add to the overall results of the breast lift procedure by lifting the breast and increasing your bust size in a single step. Some discoloration and swelling will occur initially after the procedure, but this will disappear quickly.

After recovery, many women equate the feel of their breasts implants to that of a teenage girl with young, healthy, firm breasts. And when you undergo the breast augmentation combined with a breast lift, your breasts will typically remain full and firm for longer.		  
 
 
  Can I breastfeed after the breast augmentation and mastopexy operation?  
  You will most likely be able to breastfeed after the breast lift with implants procedure, but it may depend on the kind of surgery you had and the type of incisions required.  
 
 
  Will insurance cover the breast lift with implant procedure?  
  Insurance companies do not usually cover implant surgery performed for cosmetic reasons.  
 
 
  Is breast augmentation and mastopexy too much surgery to do on the breast at one time?  
  No, breast augmentation combined with mastopexy is not too strenuous on the breast, and the downtime is no more than if only one procedure was performed. Often, when mastopexy and augmentation are performed at the same time, less skin has to be removed, resulting in less scarring.  

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