Breast Lift in Denver CO area
Breasts that sag with age or weight loss can make you appear older or less fit. Fortunately, a breast lift with board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Richard Mouchantat in Denver can help bring back vibrancy and youth to your upper body.
The benefits of a breast lift include:
- Younger-looking, perkier breasts
- Increased breast firmness
- Improved nipple position and size
What Is a Breast Lift?
A breast lift in Denver, Colorado, or mastopexy, as performed by recognized breast surgeon Dr. Mouchantat, is the only manner in which sagging breasts can be significantly lifted. Using skin and tissue tightening techniques, Dr. Mouchantat can correct mild or even more severe drooping (also known as “ptosis”) of the breasts.
The best candidates for a breast lift in Denver are nonsmokers who are not planning to become pregnant (although a breast lift will not interfere with pregnancy).
The incisions Dr. Mouchantat will make may vary, based on your unique needs, and he will fully discuss these options during your consultation. Common surgical incisions include:
- Half or full circle Incision around the areola
- Vertical Incision from the bottom of the areola down to the breast crease
- Horizontal Incision along the breast crease
What to Expect in Surgery
For your breast lift, which is performed on an outpatient basis, you will most likely be under a general anesthetic for one to three hours, though in some cases, a local anesthetic with sedation may be used. After making the incision (as discussed in your consultation), Dr. Mouchantat will remove the excess skin that makes the breast sag and reshape the remaining tissue. He will then reposition and reshape the areola and close the incisions with sutures before covering them with surgical bandages.
Breast Lift Pre/Post Op Instructions
Following your breast lift in Denver, you will likely experience some bruising, swelling and mild discomfort. You may be prescribed medication to manage any pain. You will be required to wear a special bra at all times for the first few weeks to aid in proper healing of your breasts. After your incision dressings are removed in about a week or so, you will notice some scarring, which will fade over the following year.
It will take a few days before you feel ready enough to go back to work. Make sure to limit your activity and avoid any lifting or strenuous exercise for about a month. Over time, the look and feel of your breasts will continue to improve, helping you to feel more comfortable and confident with your body. Service areas include: Denver, Lakewood, Centennial, Colorado Springs, Arvada, Parker, Aurora, Littleton, Highlands Ranch, Thornton, Wheat Ridge, Ken Caryl, Boulder & Westminster Colorado.
Mastopexy Pre-op Instructions
Do not take aspirin, ibuprofen, herbal medications or vitamin E for 14 days prior to surgery.
Shower with Hibiclens for 7 days and the evening before and the morning of surgery, use a clean towel
each time. Do not use the Hibiclens on your face at all, only on your body. Hibiclens is not safe to use near
your eyes. Shower 48 hours post op using the remaining Hibiclens soap for the next few showers. Hibiclens
is available at your pharmacy.
Do not shave your armpits the day before or the day of surgery
Wear comfortable clothes to the surgery center, avoid tops that pull over the head and slip on shoes are
best.
Bring your history and consent paperwork with you to the surgery center.
Fill prescriptions and read the instructions before the day of surgery. Discuss your regular medications and
birth control pill use prior to surgery.
Do not drive yourself to the surgery center; you will also need a ride home and someone to care for you for
at least 24 hours.
After Surgery Instructions
Eat what sounds appetizing, smaller portions more often may be more comfortable than full meals.
Take medications as directed, try to keep some food in your stomach before taking pain medications as
they can cause nausea. Pain medications can cause constipation, take plenty of liquids and an over the
counter stool softener such as: Colace or Senna Kot can help prevent problems. Milk of Magnesia as
directed on the bottle is safe if you are constipated.
Rest, but do not be sedentary for extended periods, raise your legs and flex the leg muscles frequently while
resting and walk for 5-10 minutes four or five times a day, around the house is fine.
You may move your arms gently throughout the range of motion if you do not have implants or have round
implants. If you have shaped implants, you should limit your range of motion to reaching no higher than
the top of your head. No resistive exercise and no lifting more than 5 pounds with each hand.
Adjust your garment as needed, and put it back on after showers.
You should take a shower in 48 hours from the surgery time unless your discharge paperwork tells you
otherwise. Use the remaining Hibiclens for the first few showers. Wash right over the wounds and drain
dressing taking care to keep the dressing intact.
Unless otherwise indicated you may take a shower in 48 hours from the surgery time.
A gentle massage of tenderness or spasms in the muscles is OK. If something doesn’t seem right to you,
please call, we are happy to answer questions.
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Learn More About Breast Lift in Denver
As an experienced plastic surgeon with a focus on breast surgery, Dr. Richard Mouchantat is eager to consult with you about your breast lift options.
For more information on breast lift, give our office a call to set up your consultation with Denver board-certified plastic surgeon, Dr. Mouchantat when you happen to be in Denver neighborhood. Our service areas include: Denver, Lakewood, Centennial, Colorado Springs, Arvada, Parker, Aurora, Littleton, Highlands Ranch, Thornton, Wheat Ridge, Ken Caryl, Boulder & Westminster Colorado.
Schedule a Consultation Or call our Denver area office today at (303) 232-8585
Our office is conveniently located 30 minutes away from downtown Denver, CO and Denver International Airport.
