| Duration
of Surgery |
1
hour 30 minutes to 2 Hours |
| Hospital
Stay |
1
Day |
| Anaesthesia |
General
(Asleep) |
| Recovery
Period |
2
to 4 Weeks |
| Wound
Healing Time |
2 Weeks |
Breast
Uplift is a procedure for women who are happy with the size
of their breasts but want them lifted and firmer. Drooping
. of breasts may results as a consequence of pregnancy, breast
feeding gravity or loss of skin elasticity.
Mastopexy lifts, firms and reshapes the breasts by removing
excess skin, this results in a more youthful position and
shapes for breasts.
Women
who have drooping of breast and find they have lost breasts
and find they have lost breast volume can have a combination
of uplift and insertion of an implant, improving the shape
and appearance of their breasts.
Breast
uplift is suitable for women who have:
•
Pendulous breasts.
• Nipples pointing downwards
• Asymmetry (Different size Breast)
• Loss of volume with drooping of breasts
Your Consultation
You
will have a consultation with a specialist surgeon who will
listen to your concerns, examine you and advise you on what
can be done. The surgeon will explain the procedure, its
limitations and potential complications.
There is no substitute for a direct consultation with a
fully accredited surgeon who is a member of BAAPS.
The Mastopexy Procedure
The
procedure repositions the nipples, rearranges the breast
tissue and removes the excess skin. If you have chosen an
enhancement then this procedure will include insertion of
a breast implant.
There
are a number of different ways to carrying out a breast
lift. The procedure for you will be chosen after taking
into consideration your existing breast shape, position
of the nipples and your desires.
Usually the incision involves an “anchor shape”
scar. Other techniques involve different shaped scars. Ask
your surgeon to illustrate these to you.
Before Surgery
You
will be asked to:
• Stop smoking
• Discontinue oral contraceptive pills (use alternative
methods)/ HRT
• Not to take aspirin or anti inflammatory drugs as
they increase the risk of bleeding
• Not to take off the shelves herbal medicines or
nutrition supplements.
• Attend a medical examination (pre operative assessment)
clinic where certain tests may be carried out to ensure
your safety during anaesthesia and surgery.
What are the risks for Breast Uplift?
Inevitable
Consequences of Surgery
Bleeding,
oozing, Bruising, Swelling and Discomfort are inevitable
after this surgery. Scars take 18 months to mature. These
tend to be red and some time lumpy in the first weeks. Healing
of the wounds take about 2-3 weeks.
Complications
•
Haematoma (collection of blood) requiring return to theatre
• Infection (1-4%) – if severe may lead to tissue(skin
/ breast tissue) loss
• Fat necrosis (10%)- resulting in lumps which may
or may not resolve.
• Hypertrophic or keloid (lumpy) scars
• Delayed wound healing (20%)
• Dog ears (folds of skin and fat at the end of scars)
• Loss of sensation in nipple / breast skin (30%)
• Loss (necrosis/death) of nipple areola or skin (risk
1%)
• Breast feeding problems
• Cancer screening. When you have a mammogram (x-ray
of the breast) the doctor should know you have had surgery
to the breasts.
• DVT and PE – clots in the legs and these clots
travelling to the lung.
After
Care
Your
well being is our first priority. To monitor your progress
we will arrange appointments at appropriate intervals for
follow-up examinations with your surgeons. You also have
access to our clinic and the hospital where you had your
surgery should you need our help or advice.
How
much will it cost?
For estimates on how much the surgery will cost call 08456
430 205 or email us on info@sthetix.co.uk
Breast
Mastopexy - Uplift Examples - Before and After Photos
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