Mastopexy Flashcards
Mastopexia
Mastopexy
“Mastopexy is performed to lift and reshape sagging breasts.”
Levantamento de Seios
Breast Lift
“A breast lift can improve the shape and position of the breasts.”
Flacidez
Sagging
“Sagging can occur due to aging, pregnancy, or weight loss.”
Tecido Mamário
Breast Tissue
“Breast tissue is reshaped during mastopexy to give a natural look.”
Aréola
Areola
“During mastopexy, the size of the areola may be reduced for a more proportionate look.”
Incisão
Incision
“Incisions are made to access and reshape the breast tissue.”
Pele Excessiva
Excess Skin
“Excess skin is removed to give a firmer appearance to the breasts.”
Contorno Mamário
Breast Contour
“The goal of mastopexy is to improve the breast contour and elevate the position.”
Projeção Mamária
Breast Projection
“A successful mastopexy restores breast projection for a more youthful look.”
Incisão em Âncora
Anchor Incision
“An anchor incision is commonly used for patients needing significant lifting.”
Cicatriz Vertical
Vertical Scar
“The vertical scar approach minimizes horizontal scars in mastopexy.”
Perda de Volume
Volume Loss
“Mastopexy addresses sagging due to volume loss after pregnancy or weight changes.”
Simetria Mamária
Breast Symmetry
“Achieving breast symmetry is an important part of the mastopexy procedure.”
Posição do Mamilo
Nipple Position
“One goal of mastopexy is to lift the nipple position to a more youthful height.”
Ptose Mamária
Breast Ptosis
“Breast ptosis is classified by the degree of sagging and helps determine the surgical approach.”
