A breast lift procedure raises the breasts by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue to create a more youthful breast contour.

Breast Lift goals

Improve breast shape.
Firmer breast.
Fix the difference between two breasts.
Restore the position of the nipple.
Remove sagging.

Procedure

A breast lift procedure, often known as mastopexy, can be combined with breast augmentation, breast implant placement, when required.

Incision

The incision varies depending on the degree of breast droop.

Options include:
Around the areola.
Around and vertical beneath areola to the bottom breast crease.
Around the areola, vertical incision that connects the areola incision and breast crease incision.

The incisions weaken over time.

Breast Augmentation and Breast Lift with Implants

Combining a breast lift with breast implants into one procedure can provide complete enhancement to your chest and upper body. The nipple will be moved into a more elevated position and breast will be fuller.

Implants can be placed either under the pectoral muscle (submuscular) or under the breast tissue (subglandular). Placement decisions are made with the plastic surgeon.

Cost

The cost is estimated on a case-by-case basis (implant type).

Information

About 2 hours.

General.

Tolerable.
Painkillers may be needed.

Immediate.

The patient will need to wear a sports bra for a minimum of 6 weeks. The use of an underwire bra is prohibited for at least 4 weeks after the surgery.

All absorbable.
Drains are rarely placed and removed in 2 – 4 days.

Quick return to activities.

Patient can:

  • shower 2 days after surgery.
  • return to work 1-2 weeks after surgery (depending on work requirements).
  • drive.

Patient cannot:

  • lift more than 10 kg for 6 weeks.

Regular appointments.

FAQ

Can a breast reconstruction hide a return of breast cancer?
No.
Ultrasound or MRI scan ensures proper examination even behind implants.

Can I continue my breast cancer therapy after breast reconstruction?
The patient must wait until after radiotherapy is concluded before proceeding with reconstruction.