Mastopexy

Abstract

Mastopexy is a skin tightening procedure to restore shape to the ptotic (sagging) breast. Patients must be willing to accept scars as a tradeoff for improved shape. Various patterns of skin tightening procedures are available with the Weiss pattern still being the most commonly used procedure. Patients must be assessed carefully preoperatively and have realistic expectations for scars and recurrent ptosis over time. Patient satisfaction is usually very good in the properly selected patient. The authors emphasize the importance of assessing the patient’s needs as carefully as possible so that both patient and physician are satisfied with the outcome of surgery.