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- BOTOX Cosmetic
- Restylane
- Perlane
- Juvederm Ultra
- Juvederm Ultra Plus
- Radiesse
- Sculptra
- TCA Chemical Peel
- Cosmelan Mask
- Refinity Peel
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breast
lift overview |
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introduction |
a
breast lift will raise and reshape sagging breasts and
nipples to a fuller, perkier, more youthful appearance |
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often
combined with... |
breast
augmentation, nipple
reduction, liposuction,
tummy tuck |
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variations
and techniques |
crescent
mastopexy, peri-areolar or donut mastopexy, lollipop mastopexy,
anchor or weiss pattern |
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anesthesia |
general,
or local with IV sedation |
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surgical
facility |
usually
outpatient surgery center |
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length
of surgery |
1
to 3 hours |
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discomfort
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usually
mild |
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what
to expect after surgery |
tenderness,
bruising, swelling, temporary over-correction; back to
work within a week |
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risks |
scarring,
asymmetry, infection, bleeding, change in nipple or breast
sensation, recurrence of breast sagging |
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incision
placement & surgery details |
incisions
depend on the degree of sagging and surgeon's technique
(see variations and techniques) |
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cost
(surgeon's fee) |
$2000
to $6000 |
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duration
of results |
may
be permanent, but usually gravity, weight change, and
aging may require revision in 5 to 10 years |
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insurance |
a
breast lift is considered cosmetic surgery; insurance
does not apply except to balance the breasts after cancer
treatment or extreme asymmetry |
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