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Breast Lift Surgery India
What is a Breast Lift?
Breast Lift or Mastopexy is a surgical procedure commonly performed in men and in women to reshape sagging or drooping breasts to give them a firm and youthful contour.
During the procedure for Breast Lift, the areola or the dark skin around the breasts is also reduced in size, and the nipple and areola are repositioned in relation to the new contour of the breast.
What are the reasons for sagging breast?
Sagging breasts may result from losing a lot of weight too quickly, normal age related changes due to loss of elasticity, multiple pregnancies and breast feeding.
What is the outcome of Breast Lift operation?
Breast lift surgery is quite successful at making the breasts firmer and more shapely. Many women find that they no longer need to wear a bra to feel comfortable and look good in their clothes.
What does the procedure of Breast Lift involve?
Surgery consists of removing excess skin from around the areola, and possibly also from the bottom of the breast, with shifting of the skin of the breast to tighten the skin envelope and insertion of additional volume such as an implant for added projection and smoothing of the skin. In doing so, the position of the nipple and areola can be elevated to a more youthful position.
The specific breast lift techniques may vary, but they generally fall into two categories:
- The concentric (or doughnut) mastopexy for women with smaller and less droopy breasts and
- The more common anchor-shaped mastopexy.
In general, the more tissue that is cut, the more shaping is possible. The incisions for the Breast Lift surgery varies, depending on the extent of sagging of the breast and the amount of loose skin around it. Many a times Breast Augmentation is performed along with Breast Lift operation. In that case a breast implant is inserted either directly under the breast tissue or under the muscle of the chest wall. The surgery for Breast Lift will take about 2 - 3 hours and would require you to stay in the hospital for a day or two.
Are there any risks associated with the Breast Lift surgery?
There are few instances of any complications after the surgery. Only a few patients witness complications like infection at the site of incision, bleeding from the scars, delayed healing, allergic reaction to anesthesia and change in the color of nipple.
How to prepare pre-operatively before the Breast Lift operation?
Your surgeon might ask you to have a mammogram done before the Breast Lift surgery. Confirm from your surgeon whether you will be sent home on the same day of Breast Lift surgery. If so, then make arrangements for some one to drive you home and help you around the house for the next few days following the Breast Lift surgery.
You should discuss the changes clearly that you would like to make in your appearance. Because this is a highly personal decision, you'll want to take time to discuss all of your concerns and desires. It will also be helpful to show your doctor pictures of breast sizes you like. Be sure to ask all the questions you have about the surgery.
Your surgeon will also measure your breasts, take photographs, and possibly require a mammogram (breast x-ray). He/she should also discuss the new placement of your nipples and ask if you want to reduce the size of the areolas (the darker skin around the nipples). Follow your surgeon's guidelines regarding eating a nutritious and balanced diet, stop smoking at least 2 weeks before the Breast Lift surgery. Inform your surgeon and your anesthetist about all the prescription and non-prescription medications, including vitamin, mineral and herbal supplements that you take and follow their instructions carefully.
What is the recovery period after the Breast Lift surgery?
There will be some degree of swelling, bruising, soreness and discomfort in your breasts for the next couple of days after the Breast Lift surgery. This will gradually subside. You will be sent home either the same day or the next day if all goes well following Breast Lift surgery. You will be sent home wearing a surgical bra over a gauze dressing and your surgeon will prescribe you medication to relieve pain and swelling after Breast Lift surgery. The surgical bra will be replaced by a support bra in the next few days which you will be required to wear all the time (day and night) for about a month or so. You will be able to return to your daily activities in about 2 weeks time after the Breast Lift operation. There might be some degree of numbness around the nipple which will gradually fade away. Refrain from performing any strenuous activities like participating in sports or lifting heavy objects for about 6 weeks after the Breast Lift operation. It is normal to be able to resume you full daily routine in about 3 months after the Breast Lift operation.
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