a) Expected results, benefits

What are the advantages of breast uplift surgery?

The greatest benefit of undergoing a breast uplift surgery is much-increased self-confidence and self-esteem. Every woman wants her breast to look beautiful, healthy, firmly. After the surgery, your breasts will be in the ideal shape. You could eventually wear tops without a bra, deep neck shirts and not hide in the bikini. You will walk with your head high and catch men’s eye. You will feel more attractive and feminine!

b) About the procedure

The process of breast uplift is a complex surgery where the surgeon begins with making the incisions on each breast in order to lift them, position and remove an excess skin. Your nipples will be repositioned to be sure your new breast looks natural and great. Sometimes due to a lack of natural breast tissue, your Doctor may recommend combining the uplift surgery with breast augmentation (this procedure involves using breast implants) to receive a fuller effect.

c) Treatment Schedule

The mastopexy surgery is carried out under a general anaesthetic. Depending on the Patient’s case it takes about 2 hours if combined with breast enlargement may take approximately 2,5 hours. If the augmentation is needed the surgeon makes an incision in the formerly planned place and forms an implant pocket under the breasts muscle. The surgeon inserts the implant into the pocket. After waking up from the surgery you will probably experience pain. Your Doctor will prescribe pain relief medicines. You will have your new post-surgery bra over the dressing. A drainage tube (plastic tube) will be inserted in each breast, they will be removed after about 2-3 days. They are used to drain excess fluid or blood out of the breasts.

d) Potential side effects

What are the risks of breast uplift surgery?

Breast uplift surgery is considered as safe and commonly performed but bare in mind that there might be always some risk. Possible side effects may include swelling and bruising after the procedure, but these effects will resolve spontaneously. You may have also scars – it depends on the type of skin and individual conditions. Rarely there may occur infections, loss of nipple sensation, asymmetry, nerve damage, reactions to general anaesthetic or interference of breastfeeding. If your surgery included breast implants than side effects may include also rippling, displacement, leakage, rupturing, capsular contracture, interferential with mammogram results. The risks can be mineralized by adherence to surgeon’s instructions.

e) Full Recovery Time

Stitches are usually removed after the week from the surgery. First two weeks are the most difficult as you may experience swelling and pain – you should rest a lot and have someone who will take care of the daily things such as shopping, household, childcare. You will probably feel tired. For the first 6 – 12 weeks you should wear a special post-surgery bra all night and day, you could only undress it to shower since your stitches have been removed. You need to wear it unless your Surgeon tells you to. You can get back to work usually after 14 days (including driving a car) but the full activity may take up to 6-9 weeks.