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What kind of outcome is typical for breast lift?

Breasts lifts create firmer, higher, and more elastic breasts. Generally, the procedure lasts for 10 to 15 years, but that depends on factors like weight fluctuations, health, and your age.

What are the alternatives to a breast lift?

You can tone your pectoral muscles with exercise, giving your breasts a natural lift. You can also get a new, uplifting bra. Other nonsurgical options include skin creams; Botox injections and dermal fillers; laser treatments; Thermage, which uses radio waves to tighten your breast; Aptos threading, which uses minimally invasive threads inserted into the soft tissue and pulled tight to create a lift; and CACI bust treatment, which uses electric pulses to tone chest muscles. 

What are the possible side effects of intravenous sedation?

Some of the possible side effects of intravenous sedation are drowsiness, dry mouth, nausea and vomiting, headache, bruising (from the IV), amnesia about the procedure, and crying. 

What are the possible side effects of local anesthesia?

Some possible side effects of local anesthesia include nausea and vomiting, dizziness, headaches, blurred vision, twitching muscles, drop in blood pressure, continuing numbness, weakness, and tingling. 

全身麻醉可能有哪些副作用？

全身麻醉的一些可能的副作用包括噁心和嘔吐、口乾、喉嚨痛、肌肉酸痛、頭痛、瘀傷（來自靜脈注射）、搔癢、發抖和感覺寒冷、排尿困難和嗜睡。老年患者可能會出現記憶喪失和暫時性混亂。 

What are possible side effects and complications of a breast lift?

Some of the possible side effects and complications of breast lift surgery include scarring; infection; bleeding or the formation of a hematoma; deep vein thrombosis (when a blood clot forms in a deep vein); fluid accumulation; problems with breastfeeding; temporary or permanent changes in nipple or breast sensation; asymmetry in the size and shape of the breasts; loss of the nipple or areola; problems with anesthesia, and possible revision surgery if you don’t like the results of the initial surgery.

How safe is breast lift surgery?

Breast lift surgery is a relatively low-risk procedure. But smoking can impede healing, so if you’re a smoker your surgeon might recommend that you stop, at least during the time of your procedure. You should also know that Hancock Regional Hospital has been rated one of the safest hospitals in America by 蛙跳集團，一個全國性非營利醫療保健監督組織；並被評為印第安納州最安全的醫院 勞恩研究所醫院指數。

How do I know if a breast lift is right for me?

You are a good candidate for a breast lift if pregnancy, weight fluctuations, or gravity has caused your breasts to lose their elasticity and firmness and you are bothered by this.

Do I have options for anesthesia for breast lift surgery?

Sometimes general anesthesia is used for breast lift surgery, but sedation and local anesthesia can be used, too.

What issue does a breast lift solve?

You might decide to have a breast lift if your breasts have been stretched, if they sag, if one of your breasts is lower than the other one, or if your nipples point downward. 

How is a breast lift done?

When you have a breast lift, a surgeon removes extra skin and raises your breast. Then your incisions are closed and your breasts are bandaged. You may have small drains placed in your breasts; they will be removed in a few days. (If you are getting implants as part of the procedure, the surgeon will insert them.)

Why might I have to wait to schedule a breast lift?

In some cases it takes time for a patient’s body to be ready for surgery—for example, if you have another medical issue including another surgical procedure or an illness, we might wait to schedule surgery. Your health and safety are our top priorities, so we schedule surgeries when they’re best for our patients. If you smoke, it may be necessary for you to stop smoking and wait for a period of time before your procedure, as smoking can impede the healing process.

手術團隊會知道我的健康史嗎？

您的健康史將在手術前、手術期間和手術後收集並提供給團隊。如果您是 Hancock Health 患者，我們將能夠在我們的系統中存取您的記錄。如果您不這樣做，我們將與您的醫生合作以獲取必要的資訊。 

我該如何決定遵循哪位外科醫師的建議？

您應該與您感覺舒服的外科醫生一起工作，無論他是否是我們的外科醫生之一。 

Do I have to get a second or third opinion for breast lift surgery?

您隨時可以獲得第二或第三意見，但這不是必需的。 

What should I bring to my first appointment with a surgeon to talk about a breast lift?

• 保險資訊
• 來自您的初級保健醫生的醫療記錄，包括您的病史
• A list of your surgical goals and photos of the look you want to achieve
• You should also be prepared for your surgeon to take photographs of your chest

Do I need a referral to see a surgeon about breast life surgery?

You don’t need a referral to see a plastic surgeon.

麻醉藥效需要多久才能消失？

It takes about an hour for general anesthesia to wear off, but you may notice the effects for a day or so. It usually takes 30 minutes to an hour for local anesthesia to wear off, but the effects can last longer. It takes several hours for intravenous sedation to wear off though the effects can last for 24 hours. 

What do I need to bring to the hospital the day of my breast lift surgery?

You should bring something to keep you entertained in the waiting area. You’ll also want to wear comfortable clothing and shoes, including a loose fitting top that buttons up or has a zipper closure. A blanket and a pillow might also be helpful during the ride home. You may want a bottle of water and some crackers for the ride home after your procedure.

為什麼每次取藥時都會詢問我的姓名和出生日期？

這是一項安全預防措施，可確保您收到為您開立的藥物。

為什麼我的手術團隊裡有這麼多人？

除了外科醫生之外，您還有麻醉師、護士（其中一些專門負責與患者合作，其他人協助外科醫生）以及支援人員，他們將檢查您的進出情況、編制您的記錄等。他們一起工作，執行各自的工作，以便您的手術盡可能成功。 

Will I need someone to take me home after breast lift surgery?

You will need someone to drive you home after your procedure. We’ll help you arrange a ride home if you don’t have one.

What should I expect right before breast lift surgery?

• 您將在手術前一小時到達並被護送到術前等候區。
• 您將脫掉所有衣服和珠寶，並穿上病號服。 （您的貴重物品將被放置在安全區域或可能交給家庭成員。） 
• 您將簽署所有必要的文件，術前護理師將測量您的生命徵象、檢查您的藥物並回答任何問題。
• 您將會見到手術團隊的成員。他們將在您的身體上標記您的手術位置。 
• An I.V. (intravenous line) will be placed in your hand or arm, so medications—including general anesthesia—can be administered. If you’re using a local anesthesia and sedation, you’ll receive an injection.
• 當您進行手術時，您將被擔架推入手術室。

手術前為什麼不能吃東西？

有誤吸風險，這意味著將食物或唾液等異物吸入肺部。發生這種情況是因為手術麻醉劑會損害您的身體阻止胃內容物進入肺部的能力。 

How should I prepare for a breast lift?

Prior to your procedure you may be asked to get lab tests, a medical evaluation, or a baseline mammogram. (You might be asked to get another mammogram after your procedure so your care providers can better understand future changes to your breasts.) Exercise, including strength training and upper body stretches, can help with your posture and fitness level. If you smoke, you’ll probably be asked to stop for several weeks or months, and you’ll also likely be instructed not to take aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs, and herbal supplements because they can increase bleeding. Your surgeon will also likely tell you not to eat anything after midnight on the day of your surgery. (Not sure where to go to get your lab tests? Check out 蓋特威漢考克健康，您可以快速進出，平均比在醫院少支付 70%。）

How long will I be in the hospital after breast lift surgery?

You’ll be able to go home the same day as your surgery.

How long will I be under for breast lift surgery?

You will be anesthetized during the entire surgery regardless of the type of anesthesia being used. If you have general anesthesia, you’ll wake up soon after the procedure is complete.

How long does a breast lift take?

A breast lift takes about three hours. 

我的家人甚麼時候會知道我的狀況？

在您手術期間，我們的同事將從手術室的手術團隊中獲取資訊並及時更新。

What will happen during breast lift surgery?

Depending on the technique being used for your breast lift, your surgeon might make incisions horizontally along the breast creases, around your areola, or from your areola vertically down to your breast fold. If you are getting implants, they will be inserted. Your surgeon will remove the extra breast skin and move the nipples and areola to a higher position. If necessary, the size of your areola will be reduced by removing skin at the perimeter. Stitches are placed deep within your breast to support the lifted breast. Then your surgeon will close the incisions with sutures, skin adhesives, and/or surgical tape.

Will I need to fill any prescriptions or take medication after breast lift surgery?

You might receive a prescription for pain, muscle relaxers or both. You might also be instructed to use over-the-counter pain medication to minimize discomfort from the procedure.

How soon after breast lift surgery can I eat or drink?

您可能無法立即進食或飲水，並且可能會要求您在短時間內遵循清流質飲食。之後，您可能可以恢復固體食物，但建議使用易於消化的食物，包括湯、布丁和優格。

Will I receive pain medication right after breast lift surgery?

You will receive pain medication immediately after breast lift surgery.

How soon after breast lift surgery will I be up and moving around?

Your nurses will help you get up as soon as possible after surgery. 

手術後我什麼時候可以和我的外科醫生交談？

手術後，當您在復健室時，您可以立即與您的外科醫生交談。

How will I know if the breast lift worked?

Your surgeon will discuss your procedure with you but, in the long run, you’ll decide if your procedure worked. If you are pleased with the results, and your lifted breast or breasts make you feel better and more confident, then your procedure worked. 

What can I expect right after breast lift surgery?

You’ll spend about two hours in the recovery room as the anesthesia wears off and then you’ll prepare to go home. You might experience tightness or muscle aches in your chest area.

What are payment options like for breast lift surgery at Hancock Health?

Hancock Health 致力於幫助所有患者提供負擔得起的優質護理。要了解有關付款方式的更多信息，請訪問 HancockRegionalHospital.org 上的計費和保險常見問題解答頁面。

Will Medicare cover a breast lift?

Because it’s typically elective cosmetic surgery, Medicare will usually not cover breast augmentation unless it has been deemed medically necessary.

Will insurance cover a breast lift?

Because a breast lift is a cosmetic surgical procedure, it probably won’t be covered by medical insurance unless it can be connected to a medically necessary, therapeutic benefit. To obtain your possible out-of-pocket expenses, use our 價格估算工具。

How much does a breast lift cost?

諮詢 價格透明度工具 at HancockRegionalHospital.org for an idea of how much a breast lift might cost.