Procedure

Raise drooping breasts by removing excess skin 

Duration

1 to 3 hours 

Anaesthesia

Local with sedation, or general 

In/Outpatient

Usually outpatient 

Medical Insurance

Usually not covered 

Side Effects

Temporary discomfort, swelling, numbness, dry breast skin.  

Permanent scars. 

Risks

• Thick, wide scars
• Infection.
• Asymmetry
• Permanent change of sensibility in nipples or breast (rare)

Recovery

BACK TO WORK: 1 to 2 weeks

MORE ARDUOUS ACTIVITY AND CONTACT: 1 month.  

FINAL LOOK: several months to a year 

Results

Variable. Some circumstances as pregnancy, aging and weight changes may cause new sagging.

Longer results could be achieved with addition of breast implants.