The Surgery – Breast Lift

Dr. Bartell performs most mastopexy surgeries in his fully accredited private surgery suite contained within his Westside medical offices.  Working with him in the operating room is his top-notch support team of surgical specialists.  Many patients don’t realize that when surgical procedures are performed in hospitals, the surgeon is assigned members of his/her support team for each surgery by the hospital.  Surgeons never know with whom they’ll be working with until the day of the operation.

Because Dr. Bartell is an independent practitioner utilizing his own in-house surgical facility, he can handpick his surgical support group from among the large local pool of medical professionals.  Consistently using the same core group of exceptional surgical specialists provides Dr. Bartell maximum operational control and efficacy, while assuring his surgical patients a consistent level of superior care and technical expertise.

The breast lift is performed using a general anesthetic, so you’ll sleep through the entire operation.  Surgery usually lasts about three hours.  Incisions are made around the areolas and the nipples are elevated back to a youthful level.  Skin is removed from below, and a “sling” is created to hold the breast in its new location.   If volume restoration is desired, a small saline implant can be inserted underneath the breast or chest wall muscle.  Sutures are usually located around the areola, in a vertical line extending downwards from the nipple area, and along the lower crease of the breast. A light elastic bandage around the chest area completes the operation. 

You will need to arrange a ride home from the surgery center, and make sure you have someone stay with you at home for at least 24 hours after completion of the procedure.