Procedure:
Raise and reshape sagging breasts by removing excess skin and repositioning remaining tissue and nipples.

Length:
1 to 3 hours.

Anesthesia:
Local with sedation, or general.

In/Outpatient:
Usually outpatient. Sometimes inpatient.

Side Effects:
Temporary bruising, swelling, discomfort, numbness, dry breast skin. Permanent scars.

Risks:
Thick, wide scars; skin loss; infection. Unevenly positioned nipples. Permanent loss of feeling in nipples or breast.

Recovery:
Back to work: 1 week or more. Strenuous activities: 1 month. Fading of scars: several months to a year.

Duration of Results:
Variable; gravity, pregnancy, aging, and weight changes may cause new sagging. Results may last longer or be enhanced when breast implants are inserted as part of the procedure.