LISA J. KORUS MD MPH FRCSC PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY EDMONTON

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  • Cosmetic Surgery
    • Breast Augmentation
    • Breast lift / Mastopexy
    • Abdominoplasty
    • Financing
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  • Breast Reconstruction
    • Implant-based breast reconstruction
    • Reconstruction using your own tissues
  • Hand Surgery
    • Dupuytren's Disease
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  • About
  • Cosmetic Surgery
    • Breast Augmentation
    • Breast lift / Mastopexy
    • Abdominoplasty
    • Financing
    • Our Surgical Facility
  • Breast Reconstruction
    • Implant-based breast reconstruction
    • Reconstruction using your own tissues
  • Hand Surgery
    • Dupuytren's Disease
    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
  • Ask the Doctor
  • Contact

Breast lift / Mastopexy

breast lift edmonton
What is a breast lift?
 
A breast lift or mastopexy involves removing excess skin from your breasts when they are droopy (or "ptotic")
 
What does surgery involve?
 
Breast lifts are done under a general anesthetic.  Excess skin is removed from your breasts and your nipples are elevated to a new position.  Sometimes the deeper tissues are re-arranged.  In order to reshape the breasts, permanent scars are created.  If your breasts are both droopy and lacking in volume a breast lift can be combined with a breast augmentation.
 
What is recovery like from surgery?
 
For the first 24 hours after a general anesthetic you should not be alone.  You will be required to have a ride home after your surgery and should stay within an hour of Edmonton for the first night.  Most patients will require the use of painkillers for a few days after surgery.

As soon as you are comfortable you can return to regular LIGHT activities (usually 1-2 weeks) however you should not do any heavy lifting or exercise that could increase your heart rate or blood pressure for 6 weeks after surgery.
 
Dr. Korus will generally see you within a day or two of your surgery to do your initial dressing change.  You are able to shower 48 hours after your surgery.  Follow-up appointments after that are usually at 2 weeks and 3 months to ensure you are healing properly.  These follow-up visits are usually at her office in Edmonton.

What are possible risks?
 
NO surgery is without risk or the possibility of complications.  It is important to be aware of these prior to proceeding with surgery.  Risks of breast lift / mastopexy include:

  • Infection
  • Bleeding
  • Seroma
  • Asymmetry
  • Wound healing problems
  • Poor scarring
  • Nipple necrosis
  • Changes in sensation to the skin and nipple

It is important that you discuss these possible complications with Dr. Korus so that you understand them fully.

Additional information:

Canadian Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (CSAPS)
www.csaps.ca
 
The Canadian Society of Plastic Surgeons
www.plasticsurgery.ca

Dr. Lisa J Korus MD MPH FRCSC
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery

We are located at:

Brewery District
Suite 205, 12020 104th Avenue, T5K 0G6 
Call us for a consultation
Tel.  (780) 469-2927
Fax  (780) 469-9259





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