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A breast-lift, or mastopexy, is a surgical procedure to lift and reshape sagging breasts. The Lejour, or Vertical Mastopexy, is a breast lift technique which can reduce the size of the areola, and lift the nipple back up to a more central positon on the breast. With this type of lift, the breast tissue is brought in centrally to create a rounder and more conical breast shape. The second movie describes "What it was like..." to have a breast augmentation in a patients own words.

Reducing scars in breast lift surgery has been a goal in plastic surgery for years. The Vertical Lift technique significantly reduces the scars associated with breast lifts. Traditionally, both types of surgery left scars around the nipple, down the front of the breast and below the breast. The Lejour, or Vertical Lift does away with the scar below the breast. This avoids scars on the side or center of the chest where they can be seen in a swim suit or low-cut clothing. It also avoids the pain which may be associated with a heavy scar directly under the bra. The lift may be done alone, or in conjunction with an augmentation.

The Vertical Lift technique can be difficult to learn and many plastic surgeons will only use it on patients with very small reductions or lifts, and some will not use it at all. Dr. Loomis has been performing the Lejour, or Vertical Lift procedure since 1992 and is comfortable using it on all of his breast lift as well as reduction patients to obtain the benefit of fewer scars, and what he feels is an improved shape.

What to expect before, during, and after a breast lift.

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