Mr Omar Tillo
Consultant Plastic Surgeon
Breast Lift
At a Glance
Have you been pregnant or breastfeeding and have found your breasts now appear more flat, hollow or saggier? Do you feel like your breasts have changed appearance simply as you’re ageing?
A breast lift, otherwise known as a mastopexy, lifts the breast, removes excess skin and tightens the surrounding tissue. While a breast lift does not make the breasts any bigger in size, it does make the breasts feel firm and can appear more youthful.
If you are wanting your breasts to look bigger you may wish to undertake a breast augmentation, breast augmentation and uplift or fat transfer to the breasts.
Anaesthesia type: ClearSleep™ Procedure time: 2 - 3 hours Recovery time: 1 weekAbout
As a result of degeneration of the breast tissue (medically known as breast ptosis), the breasts will appear hollow, flat or stretched out. The effects will vary depending on the shape and size of your breast and may be more noticeable with those who have larger breasts. This occurs naturally as you age, but can also occur due to factors such as breastfeeding, pregnancy, genetics, and lifestyle choices. This can often negatively impact women’s self-esteem, confidence and body image. The solution for this is a breast lift.
There are a variety of breast lifts which you can choose from, which include minimally invasive procedures or major surgical options.
The breast lift aims to make the breasts sit higher, increase their firmness and look more youthful.
Candidates
You will be an ideal candidate for this procedure if you feel your breasts are lacking volume or are sagging as a result of factors such as weight loss, pregnancy, breastfeeding, or just simply from ageing.
A breast lift focuses on tightening the breast to limit sagging, causing the breasts to sit in a more natural position. Unlike other breast procedures, a breast lift will not alter the size, shape or fullness of the breasts. If you are interested in this, breast augmentation or breast reduction surgery may be more suitable.
If you are considered to be a good candidate for a breast lift, you may wish to explore the finance options we have available.
Procedure
Prior to undergoing a breast lift, you will need to have a consultation with one of our surgeons. They will be able to take a full medical history from you, as well as assess your suitability for this procedure.
The breast lift can be performed in one of two ways: the periareolar lift, or the vertical lift. These techniques will ensure you achieve the desired results while having minimal scarring.
When deciding on which technique you should choose, you will need to think about a number of things, including:
- The size and shape of your breasts
- How much lift will be required
- How much skin elasticity you have
- Your preferences
A breast lift will be completed under general anaesthetic, so you will not be awake for the procedure. It is performed as an outpatient surgery, so you will be able to return home once the effects of the anaesthetic have worn off.
After the surgery, you will be able to notice the breasts appear fuller. However, final results will not be visible until swelling has completely gone down.
Combining surgeries
If you wish, you can combine a breast augmentation and a breast lift, and undergo a procedure known as an augmentation mastopexy. This is a good option for women who want to address both the lack of shape in the breasts, as well as the level of sagging. Women who have asymmetry, who only require slight correction or have been pregnant, are considered good candidates for this procedure.
Prior to undergoing your consultation and procedure, make sure you understand the risks of travelling abroad for cosmetic surgery.
Recovery
After the surgery, you will feel some pain and discomfort. While the surgeon will use nerve blocks to assist, this will eventually wear off. You will find you will be able to shower generally after two days, with the first three days typically being the most painful period of recovery. During this time, you will be advised on which medication you can take to alleviate discomfort.
You will have to avoid any strenuous physical activity for the first three to four weeks, which includes driving. You will need to wear a support bra at all times (except when showering) for the first month.
As surgical incisions have been made, you will be left with scars on your breasts. After the procedure, you will notice these scars appear to be red and sometimes lumpy. However, after the first month, this will reside, and the scars will reduce in size and look white rather than red. Most of these scars will occur around the areola.
However, as this is a surgical procedure, there are some risks, particularly with the scars. Scars can sometimes turn into:
- Hypertrophic scars: these will appear red, and will generally only occur
- Keloid scars: this occurs when scars heal too quickly and may occur at areas other than the incision site
- Capsular contracture: this is an internal lining from scar tissue that forms around a breast implant. This will make the implant tighter and may cause it to be misshapen.
FAQs
The procedure is mostly preferred by women who have lost the volume and shape of their breasts after pregnancy, weight-loss or ageing.
You should stop all medications that can increase the risk of bleeding after your procedure.
You should use an antiseptic solution to wash in prior to your procedure to reduce the risk of infection.
At Centre for Surgery, our surgeons specialise in two techniques; periareolar and vertical breast lifts.
The procedure takes 1.5 hours on average.
Expect post-operative pain for the first three days but can be reduced with pain medications, and normal activities can be resumed after the first week following your surgery. However, extensive activities should be avoided for 3-4 weeks.
This will vary from person to person and will depend on your own recovery, as well as what type of work you do. If you work in an office you may be able to return to work sooner than someone who had a physically intensive job.
You may need to take at least four to five days off work. During this period dressings will be removed and you will instead wear a compression bra.
You should avoid all strenuous activities after breast lift surgery.
Most women can return to work after one week of recovery at home.
There is no upper age restriction on who can have a breast lift. Prospective patients must be in good health and have realistic expectations before surgery.
All breast lift surgery will leave scars. The surgeon will do his very best to minimise the appearance of any scars following breast lift surgery.
Breast lift surgery can improve breast asymmetry but perfect symmetry cannot be achieved in any woman. Some cases may require breast implants to correct the asymmetry.
Yes, both procedures can be combined ideally for those with deflated breasts after pregnancy, small level of correction or treating asymmetry required.
A breast lift will carry the risk of impacting your ability to breastfeed.
If you are planning on having more children in the future and wish to breastfeed, please discuss this with the surgeon during your consultation. This may alter the surgical method used during your procedure. This will help to minimise any risk to your breastfeeding ability.
As with every surgical procedure, a breast lift procedure has risks.
Rare risks include:
- More noticeable or prominent scars than anticipated
- Decrease in sensation
- Interference with circulation to the nipple
- Seroma or hematoma which will require draining
- Poor wound healing
Following your surgeon’s pre and post-operative care instructions will help to minimise your chance of any complications occurring.
Why choose us?
Surgeon-led and managed care throughout for a truly personalised approach
Our innovative ClearSleep anaesthesia technique
Comprehensive aftercare programme
Financing options available
Our Consultant Surgeons
Verified Patient Reviews
We searched for many different surgeries to perform my procedure but the center for surgery really stuck out. The staff were incredibly friendly and the receptionist Gregory and surgeon Omar were highly professional, welcoming and made me feel at ease. Would highly recommend to anyone!
Dexter Montgomery
20:14 25 Apr 18
Old implants removed and replaced, plus silicone granules removed from right armpit. My previous surgery was done over 20 years ago. (I never really had any breast tissue, so I had the implants to look normal). One implant had erupted and both had capsulated. I was never told they had a shelf life! When I first arrived at the clinic in Watford, ( I never went to th Harley St surgery) I was quite dubious about the whole set-up. The Surgery is right in the middle of a Business Site and it seemed like some sort of Back Street Butchery. (I hope this review will put people's minds at rest when they first arrive) It actually didn't help much that I had to wait an hour because the surgery that day had overrun, however, after talking to Omar Tillo and seeing how clued up he was on my situation, I began to relax. It didn't stop me going on-line to Google him and everything else about the practice, but it was all good. On the day of the surgery, I met with Mr Tillo again. I also met everyone else who was going to be in theatre with me and they all came to me individually to explain their roll. It was very comforting and reassuring. The surgery was quite lengthy and took several hours. I hadn't decided what size implants to go for pre surgery as my old ones were so distorted and out of place, so I left it with Mr Tillo to make the decision once the others had been removed. It is now 3 weeks since the implants were replaced and I am delighted with how I look and feel. The size and shape are perfect for me. Nothing weird or huge; I'm on the wrong side of 50 now so am not looking for glamour, just normality. The post surgery is superb. My coordinator, Naz, is very efficient and can't do enough for me. The incision in my armpit where the silicone particles had to be removed is probably the most uncomfortable part of the whole procedure, but most of you won't have to worry about that. I got a sick note for work purposes without any fuss at all, so over all; worth every penny! Don't let your first impressions put you off :-) Good luck.
Nina
14:43 02 Jun 18
Had a BA and uplift with Mr Tillo amazing MR Tillo knew what I wanted the staff where so lovely and looked after me the after care is excellent I would definitely recommend centre for surgery and would go again I’m so pleased thank you so much
Dee Catton
10:09 15 May 18
If you don't know about Omar tillo you should HES AMAZING at his job.. I went for bbl and at present I'm 9 days post op and loving my results. I must also review gregory .. my co ordinator .. Gregory your one of the most wonderful people out there you hsve gone above and beyond for me to make sure The dates the times were right just for me .. this is an AMAZING company with AMAZING staff.. so much so I'm going for a consultation in 8 weeks for breast surgery ...
Bryanna buswell
11:39 23 May 18
Highly recommend. Very professional and friendly staff.Had my BA and everything went smooth and good. I would choose this place over and over again for all the plastic surgeries.
Melania Ciurea
13:45 13 Mar 18
I had a tummy tuck 2 weeks and 4 days ago. It is something I had been considering for a whilst now that I have completed my family. Also the excess skin and fat was getting me down. I went to another consultation in Harley Street which was 15 mins where the Dr examined me and told me he could do the work and his secretary than called me with the price, it was very rushed. I found Dr Tillo searching the net and after reading his reviews I called his office and spoke with Naz, she was very friendly, explained their procedures and arranged an appointment for me to meet with him. I met Dr Tillo in his Watford clinic, I felt at ease with him straight away. Dr Tillo examined me and than explained what the procedure would involve. I had a few questions and he was very patient and explained everything fully and clearly, I never felt rushed at all.On the day of my operation I was excited. Dr Tillo’s staff were All lovely and so was the anethesist who explained everything and next thing I knew I was asleep. When I woke up it didn’t even feel as if though I had had an operation! My husband picked me up , I was given pain killers and it was explained that I would need to keep my compression belt on and drains would be removed after two days.I went home a very happy lady!!!As days have passed I have healed very well with no complications, I am so pleased with my new tummy, I know it’s good esp since my 3 year old doesn’t think there’s a baby in there anymore!I cannot Thank Dr Tillo and his staff enough!!
Hanna
17:13 19 Jul 18
Dr Tillo and his team are fantastic. Nothing has been too much for them!!I was told my tummy tuck would cost £17,000 at one clinic and £13,000 at another. It was considerably cheaper here. I'm not one to go for 'the cheaper options usually, as I tend to think you would get a cheaper result. But Dr Tillo pointed out that I didn't need all the work doing that the other places had said I did!! They were using my body to make money! Due to his honesty, and his non judgemental view, I left feeling confident that he was the man I needed.I am only a week out and thrilled to bits with my result so far. I can't recommend them enough.
Rachel Irwin
08:33 16 Aug 18
Very welcoming and professional, Mr Tillo,his team and Nikesh the PA.
Joshua Alexander
12:22 17 Aug 18
Honestly, I was supposed to have a surgery at another private hospital (this hospital was supposed to be one of the best in london) but I chose to get my surgery done at center for surgery instead, my main reason for this was the level of service I recieved, the staff are very professional, they are caring (I had not eaten the entire day on the day of my surgery and one of the nurses got me some food without me asking her to do so. My surgery itself was amazing considering I never had one before and was a bit nervous beforehand. The staff calls you everyday to make sure you are ok and coping post surgery. Honestly I cannot thank the staff enough.
Frazer Gonsalves
23:45 26 Oct 18
Hi. i was thinking of doing a full abdominoplasty for about four years and i did a lot of consultaions in Turkey, Belgium and also India however i was scared of the outcomes of the surgery’s complications and everyone advised me to do it in the Uk to be safe after surgery complications and and may need changes , so I ended up having the survey elsewhere.Finally, i decided to do a full abdominoplasty by Dr.Faisal Salim nearly a year ago. I regret doing the surgery as I was not 100% satisfied because he did not reduce the flanks area and whenever i saw the shape, it make me very upset. I tried contacting him but he was't available the time i really need his helpThe time i ask him my swelling is gone and still i can see the same fats on my flanks (love handles) area and that was the time i need his help and after booking an appointments there was always a another assistant taking his place which he don't know nothing. They clinic did't give me a full reasonable answer when I asked for Dr.Faisal Salim attendance the said he left the surgery forever. I did't know who is dr faisal salim i came to the name of (Centre for surgery) company and they are responsible for giving me this type of servises. After spending so much money on an unsuccessful surgery, I strongly do not recommend it to anyone ..
Sami Sami
22:14 09 Dec 18
Fantastic service from the very first call to Naz to the amazing after care. I couldn't have asked for a better service from everybody involved. Thank you SO much. Rachelle xo
Rachelle Harvey
17:42 03 Jan 19
So so glad I choose this place. Just had umbilicoplasty a few days ago. Staff are so nice. Dr Tillo was very professional. Looking forward to see how the results turn out once the coverage is removed!
William Simons
18:02 05 Jan 19
Fantastic experience dealing with everyone at centre for surgery. The main reason for choosing this surgery is because of the brilliant google reviews and they’re all completely spot on and accurate. I can’t thank my surgeon Mr Antonios Mitsakos enough, he was professional, approachable and answered all of my questions, making sure I was happy with the procedure. I’m two weeks post op and absolutely thrilled with my results so far, a true reflection of just how good Antonios is. I visited the Watford clinic and have been well looked after at each visit. The aftercare is fantastic, a big credit to the nurses that helped me, so friendly and comforting in-particular Rachelle who called me every other day to make sure I was doing ok and to answer any questions I had. I dealt with Naz whilst booking and again she was very helpful, friendly and easy to talk to. I’d highly recommend centre for surgery and would like to thank everyone there for their friendliness, professionalism and for looking after me!
Elaina Soph
16:31 20 Feb 19
Dr Antonios Mitsakos is an amazing surgeon, he is also very friendly and reassuring. He made me feel comfortable and at ease when we discussed the procedures. I am so glad I followed his expert opinion. My procedures went extremely well and easy and I got the exact results I wanted. I cannot thank him enough. The clinic staff were also very nice and supportive. The nurse who looked after me, Lorena, the admin staff Naz were also so supportive and great, I couldn't have a better experience. The clinic is very modern, nice and they are all professional and friendly. I felt welcomed and cared for. Thank you so much.
lalestrachan
15:27 29 Apr 19
Dr Antonios Mitsakos performed my surgery over 7 weeks ago and I am very happy with my results so far. It was a fairly painless experience with some minor nausea but the team at Centre for Surgery were always available to help with my problems. This was my first time having surgery of any kind so i was happy i couldn't feel anything like most people do. I cannot wait for the second stage of my surgery, I know I will be ecstatic with the results.
Taslima Akther
17:15 23 May 19
