Sagging breasts (ptosis) can be the result of pregnancy and breastfeeding, significant weight loss, age-related changes or congenital features such as tubular breasts. Over time, the breasts lose their firmness, shape and youthful appearance. A breast lift, known as mastopexy, is a surgical procedure that aims to improve the shape, lift the bust and restore its natural youthful contour, without necessarily increasing volume.
The “breast lift” procedure restores balance, proportions and self-confidence.
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It is important that you are at least 18 years old, have a stable weight, good general health, personal motivation for the operation and realistic expectations for the result.
Before the procedure, the plastic surgeon will talk to you about all your questions and expectations. The choice of a breast lift method is carried out individually, together with the specialist. Women who are planning pregnancy and breastfeeding are usually advised to postpone surgery.
Informed consent is a mandatory document that contains a detailed description of the procedure, possible risks and complications, anesthesia and financial conditions. It is signed after careful familiarization and the opportunity to ask questions to the plastic surgeon or anesthesiologist.
An assessment of the physique, elasticity of the skin and the wishes of the patient is carried out. The shape, volume and position of the areoles are discussed.
The technique chosen by the surgeon depends on:
– the size and shape of the breasts;
– the degree of breast size;
– size and position of the areola;
– skin quality;
– the patient’s desire for breast volume.
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Depending on the method chosen, the incisions can be:
- around the areola, vertically towards the crease and in the crease itself under the breast
- around the areola and vertically towards the fold under the breast
- only around the areola
Excess skin is removed. If necessary, reduce the size of the areola. The gland is fixed in a higher position. The areola is moved upwards.
The bust is formed.
There are cases in which it is possible to lift and shape the breasts with an implant. In this case, the implant is first placed (behind the breast or under the muscle) and then the gland is fixed and excess skin is removed.
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The operation is performed under general anesthesia. Its duration is from 1 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours.
The stay in the hospital is a minimum of 24 hours.
Drains are installed for 24 to 48 hours.
Our specialists will close your incisions with sutures that are absorbed (the body dissolves them) and will not need to be removed.
After breast lift (mastopexy), each patient recovers for a different period of time.
Revision surgery: It is performed after a complication or unsatisfactory aesthetic result.
The incisions are made along the old marks. Recovery is faster and easier.
If there is body hair in the area of surgical intervention, it should be shaved immediately before surgery.
Reception of a light dinner
A prerequisite is not to be on your period on the day of the operation and not to be pregnant!
Medication intake – only with water
You can drink a small cup of coffee, tea, water or juice
(if the operation is after 14:00)
No food
No nightgown, slippers or towel are needed – only personal toiletries.
Nope. Mastopexy lifts and shapes the breasts without increasing volume. If desired, it can be combined with implants.
The procedure is not very painful. After surgery, mild to moderate discomfort is possible, which is effectively controlled with pain medication. Most patients describe the sensation as tension, not pain.
A temporary change in the sensitivity of the nipples is possible – reduced or increased. In most cases, the sensation recovers gradually within a few months. Permanent changes are rare.
Make an appointment for a consultation with Dr. Petrov, dr. Lafcis et al. Lozanov. Our specialists will evaluate your case and prepare an individual treatment plan.
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