Breast Lift

How do I pay for surgery?

The surgery costs are discussed with you following your visit with your surgeon. You will be given an estimate for the surgeon's, hospital, and anesthesia fees. For your convenience the fees will be paid in one sum to prior to your surgery, at least two weeks in advance. Checks, money orders, cash and credit cards can be used for payment. A deposit will reserve a specific time and date for your surgery.

Are there scars?

Yes. Whenever surgery is performed on your body a scar will result. Dr. Adams prefers to use short scar techniques when possible and will discuss this with you and the exact placement and location of the scars during your consultation. These scars will become pale-pink to white in color over 6-12 months and will be hidden by your clothing. In the post-operative period Dr. Adams will prescribe several techniques to help your scars heal as best as possible.

What does scar maturation mean?

As a scar heals it goes thru different phases initially being red and firm and progressing to a more mature scar that is similar in color to your other skin and soft to the touch. This maturation process takes 6-12 months. Dr. Adams uses several specialized scar therapy protocols to make your incisions as imperceptible as possible. Dr. Adams will explain these protocols to you and monitor your incisions as they mature to give you your optimal result.

Does it hurt?

Most patients do not complain of the surgery being very painful but describe it as uncomfortable. Postoperative discomfort is well controlled by pain medications as needed. Your pain will decrease over time and be mostly soreness rather than pain.

Will I be awake during surgery?

Dr. Adams feels it is safest for the patient when the surgery is performed under general anesthesia. You will be completely asleep with a board certified anesthesiologist monitoring you.

Where is the surgery performed?

Dr. Adams usually does this type of surgery in a specialized plastic surgery operating room.

Are medical photographs taken?

Photographs are taken at your first visit, for Dr. Adams and then after your surgery at about two months, 6 months and 1 year.

What medications should I avoid?

You should avoid or be off all diet or over the counter weight medications. The only homeopathic medications are those recommended by Dr. Adams. It is especially important to be off St. John's Wort and Ginseng, which can cause adverse effects during anesthesia.

Please stop taking all aspirin and aspirin-like products, Advil, motrin, naprosyn, and ibuprofen as these medications can cause bleeding problems. Please tell Dr. Adams what medications you are on ( prescription or non-prescription) to ensure the safety of any surgery.

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