Possible Complications with Breast Lift (Mastopexy)

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During a breast lift in Hawaii, incisions are placed in the natural skin demarcation lines around the dark area around the nipple (areola), down the breast from the bottom of the areola to the crease underneath the breast. Surgery patients in Hawaii often find that scars from the incisions will be pink for about six months and gradually fade thereafter. The scars are rarely troublesome. Nevertheless, you should know that all scars are permanent and their height, width and final color are not totally predictable.

As with any surgical procedure, Hawaii breast enhancement to lift the breasts disrupts small nerves under the skin. Portions of the nipple area may feel numb or have a less than full feeling as a result. Sensitivity generally returns over several weeks, but some diminished feeling may last indefinitely. This does not usually interfere with erotic sensation.

If you sunbathe, or utilize a tanning bed, you must not do so until any numbness of the breast is gone (to avoid burning). After this point, you must protect the Hawaii breast surgery incision site with a sunscreen of SPF 15 or more for at least six months.

No procedure is without risks; however, the majority of complications known to be associated with Hawaii breast enhancement to lift the breasts are minor when the procedure is performed by an experienced Board Certified Plastic Surgeon. Hawaii patients must enter into their procedure aware not only of the benefits, but also of the possible complications. Talk to your surgeon about every question and concern you may have.

If you want to learn more about breast lift complications or you are worried about a particular risk, request a Free Breast Lift Consultation with Hawaii cosmetic surgeon Dr. S. Larry Schlesinger at his plastic surgery offices in Honolulu, Maui and Kona.