Breast Lift in Buffalo, NY

Breast lift or medically known as mastopexy, is an operation that allows for lifting of the nipple areolar complex into a higher position and often requires tightening of the skin of the breast.

Breast Lift in Buffalo, NY The procedure allows Dr. Shatkin to tighten up the skin allowing the breast skin to become the brassiere to support the breast.

The breast lift procedure may also be accompanied by breast augmentation when larger breast size is desired or required.

Reasons for considering a Breast Lift

Breasts that have sagged or changed in position due to pregnancy or weight gain and subsequent loss
Repositioning of the nipple and areola complex to a higher position and sometimes to generate symmetry with the opposite breast
Bring back the natural shape, balance and contour of the breast

In Buffalo, Dr. Shatkin is an expert surgeon providing breast lift or medically known as mastopexy, which is an operation that allows for lifting of the nipple areolar complex into a higher position and often requires tightening of the skin of the breast.

The procedure allows Dr. Shatkin to tighten up the skin and allow the Breast skin to become the brassiere to support the breast. The breast lift procedure may also be accompanied by breast augmentation when larger breast size is desired. For those patients that have sagging and excess skin as well as more breast tissue volume, Dr. Shatkin can do a reduction of the breast tissue to obtain a good balance with the rest of the body.

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What You Should Know About A Breast Lift

Reasons To Consider A Breast Lift

Breasts that have sagged or changed in position due to pregnancy or weight gain and subsequent loss
Repositioning of the nipple and areola complex to a higher position and sometimes to generate symmetry with the opposite breast
Bring back the natural shape, balance and contour of the breast

General Procedure

The operation performed by Dr. Shatkin may take anywhere from 1 1/2 to 3 hours depending on the amount of tightening and repositioning that needs to be done.

The operation requires making incisions in the skin to reposition the nipple and the areolar complex, raise the nipple up to a higher position, and often times reducing the dimensions of the areola, along with tightening up the breast skin.

The type of mastopexy that will be required for each patient is customized and Dr. Shatkin which will be covered during the consultation. After healing, the scars are situated to be hidden under clothing.

Recovery Process

After the surgery patients will be wrapped in a surgical bra and will recover at home. Dr. Shatkin and his staff will see you the day after the surgery to remove the bandages and in most cases the patients can go home and shower daily.

The patient will be required to wear a specialized support type bra after the surgery.

Complications and risks will be discussed with the patient during the consultation, and although rare, include bleeding, infection, scarring, healing problems and sensation changes.

By following the instructions from Dr. Shatkin and his staff you will limit or minimize the problems that can occur.

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Meet Dr. Samuel Shatkin Jr. MD, FACS

Samuel Shatkin Jr., MD is a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon and performs all aspects of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He specializes in creating a customized approach to looking your best, which may include using multiple modalities which Dr. Shatkin refers to as ‘Combination Rejuvenation’. He has been in private practice in this field since completing his Plastic Surgery Training in 1989.

His major concentration is in the areas of Aesthetic Cosmetic Surgery including Eyelift and Facelift, Facial Rejuvenation, Nasal Surgery, Body contouring and Mommy Makeover tummy and Cosmetic Breast Surgery, Laser Skin Resurfacing and Injectables.

He is the only Plastic Surgeon in the world to have received the coveted 5-Star Diamond Award from the American Association of Hospitality Sciences and to date, the only Medical Doctor to have received the coveted Buffalo-Niagara Business Ethics Award which he and his team received in 2017.

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