BREAST LIFT (Mastopexy)
BREAST LIFT SURGERY CONSULTATION
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It
is always encouraged to bring a friend
or significant other with you to be
present during the discussion and the
question-and-answer phase. After this,
Dr. Vogt will perform a focused physical
examination addressing important issues
such as the size and symmetry of your
breasts; the level of downward migration
of the breasts, nipple, and areola;
and the status of your chest wall.
There are numerous ways of trying
to determine a woman’s objective
in breastlift surgery. Dr. Vogt encourages
patients to bring photographs of a woman’s
breasts that they find desirable. Factors
such as the amount of breast tissue
that is present, the consistency of
the tissue, the amount of excess skin,
and the desired size, will all determine
whether a breast implant is necessary
or not. Patients may also have a choice
of utilizing saline-filled- or silicone-gel
implants in the presence of significant
breast ptosis or droopiness. The patient
will work with the nursing staff utilizing
breast sizers to determine the desired
breast size. Dr. Vogt has found this
to be very effective in determining
the ultimate size in thousands of patients
who have undergone either breast enlargement
surgery alone or breast enlargement
with a lift. Also at this time, a decision
will be made as to what type of lift
will be utilized. In some instances,
the scar can be kept around the areola
alone. In other instances, a form of
anchor lift will be required. This will
all be carefully explained at the time
of the initial consultation.
A detailed discussion is held with
the patient at the time of the initial
office consultation as to medications
that need to be avoided, time required
from work if undergoing breast enlargement
surgery, and level of activity following
the surgical procedure. The patient
will also meet with the surgical and
scheduling director who will outline
costs of the operative procedure which
would be all-inclusive of the operating
room, anesthesia, the surgical fee,
and implants if used at the time of
the surgical procedure.
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