Over the years, factors such as gravity, pregnancy, nursing, and weight loss take their toll on a woman's breasts. As the skin loses its elasticity, the breasts often lose their shape and begin to sag. A breast lift, or mastopexy, is a surgical procedure designed to restore a more youthful shape and position to sagging breasts. Mastopexy can also reduce the size of the areola, the darker skin surrounding the nipple. If your breasts are small or have lost volume breast implants can be inserted at the time of mastopexy to increase both their firmness and their size.

One must always remember to do their 'homework' when considering having any surgery procedure. This includes consulting with a skilled experienced and qualified specialist, such as Plastic Surgery in Orange County with Dr. Lawton. Be sure and have all your questions answered and you fully understand the risks of your chosen procedure. Doing this can mean the difference between a successful surgeon.