Breast lift (mastopexy) is ideal for patients who are dissatisfied with the shape of their breasts, usually because they feel that their breasts are sagging, but are satisfied with their breast size. The problem most often arises after childbirth/breastfeeding and with age. In selected cases and if the patient wishes, breast lift can be safely combined with a breast augmentation surgery with silicone implants (Augmentation Mastopexy) or even with breast augmentation with fat transfer performed at a later time. This combination, which offers larger breasts and at the same time lifts the breast, is mainly applied in cases where achieving fullness of the upper pole of the breast is a priority.
There are many different methods for breast lift surgery (mastopexy). During your visit to our clinic you will discuss with our doctor which is the most appropriate technique based on the size of your breasts, the percentage of loose skin and whether to opt for a silicone implant or fat transfer surgery later. The scars and the final shape of the breasts vary depending on the method of surgery used. However, in short, the nipple is kept attached to the chest but it is lifted to a higher and more prominent position. Excess skin is removed and the rest of the breast is regenerated, thus resulting in lifted and firmer breasts.
Incisions depend on the type of surgery selected. Scar maturation takes up to 12-14 months. In general, the quality of the scars in most cases and in the long run will be extremely good. Some patients get to this point relatively quickly, but for others it may take longer. Incisions made around the nipple heal quite satisfactorily and are often not visible. In rare cases, hypertrophic or keloid scars may form. The way your other wounds have healed in the past may be an indication of the incision healing process.
FACT
The operation lasts from 1.5 to 3 hours, depending on the method of surgery selected and the size of the patient’s breasts.
Duration of the procedure
The operation lasts from 1.5 to 3 hours, depending on the method of surgery selected and the size of the patient’s breasts.
Hospitalization / Duration
Most patients need to stay in the hospital for one night.
Wound dressing
All sutures used in surgery are absorbable and internal, so they will not need to be removed later. Incisions are covered with special bandages and an elastic bandage may be used on top of them. Immediately after the operation you will need to wear a simple sports bra (without underwire). The bra should be comfortable while providing support to the breast. The measurement of the chest circumference does not change, only the cup size changes. After four weeks you will be able to wear a bra with an underwire which will have to be adjusted to the new shape and possibly the size of your breasts.
Absence from work
People differ with regard to their recovery time. In general, however, patients should be given at least two weeks to recover. Patients whose work involves a lot of movement or manual labor may need more time.
Post-op instructions
From day one to day four, you should ideally avoid any activity. You should not take care of small children or do household chores without help. From day 5 to day 14 you can start exercising more, as for instance go walking for a longer period of time, go shopping etc. By the end of this period you will feel minimal pain. If all wounds seem to have been healed by day 10, it is rather unlikely that you increasing your level of activity could cause any issues. You should only resume your activities if you feel healthy. From the third week onwards you will be able to fully return to your normal pace of life and do whatever you want.
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