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How Is a Breast Lift Done?

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Updated October 01, 2011

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Breasts Are Marked with a Surgical Marker Before Surgery
How Is a Breast Lift Done?

Breast Lift Markings

Photo © Millicent Odunze, M.D., M.P.H.
Your surgeon will use a surgical marker to demarcate the incisions. These markings serve as a guide or road map for your surgeon, as your breast shape will change once you are lying down on the operating room bed. Surgical markings are an essential part of obtaining good results. For a breast lift, markings determine where your nipple-areola complex will end up. You don’t want them to end up too high on your breasts or you will not be able to wear V-neck, scoop neck or low-cut shirts or blouses.

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