A Breast Lift in is a cosmetic surgical procedure used to enhance, raise, reshape, and add fullness to sagging or undesirable breasts. This procedure can also be used in combination with breast implants to enhance firmness and size or reduction of breast size.

Our doctors specialize in several of the newest techniques, which leave minimal scars and ensure the quickest recovery.

Hormone fluctuations during pregnancy can cause the size of the breasts to change. Some women experience extensive swelling, sometimes causing a difference of one to two cup sizes. In addition to the postpartum loss of fat tissue, swelling can cause the skin to stretch and then sag. No amount of exercise can re-tighten that skin.

A mastopexy can be performed to remove the excess skin and “lift” the breasts to reduce the sagging; this process is known as a breast lift.

You may be a good candidate for breast lift surgery if:

• You are bothered by the way your breasts sag or have lost shape and volume
• Your breasts have a flatter, elongated shape or are pendulous
• When unsupported, your nipples point downward or fall below the under-breast fold
• One breast is lower than the other
• Your breasts have lost their volume due to pregnancy or aging.
• You have large areolas with little fullness on the top of your breasts.

With good physical and emotional health and realistic expectations of your surgery, your new firmer breasts will rejuvenate your silhouette.

You will require anesthesia for a Breast Lift procedure.

The technique used will depend on the surgeon’s preference and what you will benefit most from. The placement of your incisions will depend on the technique required for you. The doctor will usually suggest a procedure that will leave you with the least amount of scarring possible. If preferred, breast implants may be inserted behind the pectoral muscle.

• You will be advised to stay admitted in the hospital overnight after the surgery.
• Breast lift surgery is NOT associated with much pain and most patients are comfortable immediately after surgery. Mild painkillers may be prescribed for a few days.
• You will be comfortable enough to walk around by the same evening.
• You will be advised to wear a well-fitting elastic bra whenever you are upright and walking for at least 4-6 weeks after surgery.
• Post-op dressings are done every 4th/5th after surgery for 2 weeks.
• You can have a full body bath only after the dressings are stopped.
• You can resume non-strenuous activities by 5-7 days after surgery. You may resume your routine work by 7-14 days after surgery. However, you may start bending, lifting hands above your head and exercises only 4 weeks after surgery.
• The scars will be firm and pink for at least 6 weeks, after which they generally begin to fade and settle in 3 to 6 months.
• Initially, the breasts may appear unnatural, lifted high up and firm to feel. However, with time the breasts will look and feel more natural. By 2-3 months after surgery, you can expect to see the final shape, size and feel of your lifted, firmer and more youthful breasts.

During your initial consultation, you will meet with the plastic surgeon and staff.

Your previous surgeries, your medical history, medications you are presently taking, and your overall physical and emotional health will be reviewed.

Your skin quality will also be evaluated. Type of surgery will be explained

The option to increase the size of existing breast or reduction will also be discussed

Photographs may be taken for your medical record.

Your surgeon will determine what you benefit from most and whether or not additional procedures will be necessary for you to achieve your desired results.

Recovery time, risks and limitations associated with surgery will be discussed in detail

The doctor’s patient coordinator will review surgical costs and scheduling with you.

The most important thing about planning your breast lift surgery is to choose the correct qualified Aesthetic plastic surgeon. More specifically, ensure that the chosen surgeon is routinely performing breast lift surgeries.

MEDICATIONS

You must STOP the following medications approximately 2 weeks before surgery – blood thinners such as ecosprin, clopidogrel, warfarin etc, estrogen containing hormones, Vitamin E, ginseng, green tea, gingko balboa, garlic pearls, ayurvedic supplements.

SMOKING

It is imperative that you completely stop smoking for a minimum of 1 week prior to your planned date of surgery as it can significantly increase your risk for anaesthesia as well as delay wound healing and increase your risk for post-surgery complications.

FITNESS

You will be advised a set of routine pre-operative investigations to ensure that you are fit for anaesthesia and surgery. A mammogram is also advisable prior to surgery to rule out any existing lumps or lesions in the breast. If you have a personal or family history of breast cancer, then a detailed baseline mammogram is mandatory to ensure absence of any existing lesion.

Once you have decided to pursue a breast lift, Aesthetic international® stands ready to partner with you during this life decision.

We are dedicated to our patients and open communication is never compromised. The better informed our patients are, the better they are at making their decisions.

We believe in providing the highest patient care and through your assigned patient advisor, you can be sure every consideration is made to ensure your expectations are the same as the final results.

Aesthetic international® has the latest technological advances to ensure your satisfaction with your breast lift. Our plasticsurgeon is highly educated and trained in all of the latest medical advances.