Chicago Breast Lift

Over the course of time, factors such as pregnancy, nursing and the force of gravity take their toll on a woman's breast. As skin loses its elasticity, the breasts often lose their shape and firmness and begin to sag. The breast lift is a surgical procedure Chicago breast expert Dr. Bloch performs to raise and reshape sagging breasts.

The surgeon relocates the nipple and areola (the pink skin around the nipple) to a higher position, removes excess skin, repositions the breast tissue to a higher level and then reshapes the remaining breast skin.

If your breasts are small and have lost volume after pregnancy, breast implants in conjunction with a breast lift can increase both firmness and size. The breasts will be somewhat swollen and bruised at first and it may take some time before they assume their more permanent shape. In other words, they have to settle in. You may experience some decreased sensation in your nipples or breast skin, which is usually temporary.

Most patients go home in a support bra. The sutures will be removed in a week or two. Since incisions are made around the nipple and below the breast, scars should not be noticeable, even in low-cut clothing.

Recent advances in pain management have made this a very comfortable procedure and many patients do not even require pain pills.

Dr. Bloch can discuss your surgical options and will give you detailed instructions for resuming your normal activities.

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