Breast Lift

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.