Breast lift Procedure
Breast lift, also called mastopexy, consists of raising and improving breast shape. Over time and after events such as pregnancy, breasts tend to have sagged and dropped. This surgery looks for a more harmonious and aesthetic breasts appearance. It can be done with or without prosthesis, depending on breast tissue available, needs, and each patient´s expectations.
Am I a good candidate?
If you have noticed changes in your breasts after experience a pregnancy or sudden weight loss, a breast lift can help you to improve your breast shape. There are also cases in which young patients have noticed their breasts too flabby and fallen, for what this procedure is a great option to them.
Although, there is no risk that future pregnancies alter mastopexy, you should know that your breasts may change after a new pregnancy and will need some retouching later.
How is it done?
The surgery is always performed under general anesthesia in a licensed clinic. On average, it can take between one hour and a half to three hours. The incisions follow the natural contours breasts and define the resection skin area and the new place where the areola will be. Skin excess is removed and the areola is repositioned in an upper part. Depending on the case the sutures are placed around the areola or a in a vertical line extending downwards from the nipple area, and along the lower crease of the breast. In certain cases, when the breast is small and little dropped, the incision is placed only around the areola and may be necessary to place an implant underneath the breast tissue or the pectoral muscle in breasts. After surgery a bandage or special bra is placed.
Recovery
The night of the surgical procedure the patient stays in the Clinic under medical observation, and is discharged the following day with a special bra. After surgery, there may be a decrease in nipple sensation which will return overtime.
Post-operative cares
Pain: There is a bearable pain that can be easily managed with prescribed drugs. It will go away eventually.
Swelling and bruising: During the first post-surgery days your breasts may feel somewhat inflamed, you may have either small or big bruises depending on your skin features, which is normal due to tissue manipulation. Within the first weeks most swelling will have subsided.
Returning to activities: After 10 days, patients can gradually resume normal activities.
Skin care: Avoid direct sun exposure during the first month. It´s recommended to wear sunscreen.
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