BREAST LIFT
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What is a Breast Lift?
A breast lift ( also known as mastopexy) is a surgical procedure performed by a plastic surgeon to raise the breasts and reshape the breast tissue, it works by removing the excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue to create a contoured and reshaped breast.As women get older they can experience changes in the of their breasts such as loss of firmness and elasticity, leading to sagginess. Other situations that can change the shape of breasts are:
Pregnancy
During this situation, the ligaments that support the breasts stretch out as the breasts get fuller which contributes to sagging breasts.
Weight Loss
Weight fluctuations can lead to loss of elasticity and saggy skin. Even gravity can stretch out the ligaments of the breast and lead to sagginess. Although the mastopexy is not going to change the size of the breast as breast implants do, it will reshape them to provide a more youthful appearance. Many women have self-esteem issues due to their saggy breasts and breast lift surgery is capable of helping them regain confidence and love their breasts again.
How is a good candidate for this procedure?
Mastopexy, also known as breast lift surgery, is a surgical procedure to lift and improve the shape of sagging breasts. Over the years, and after circumstances such as pregnancy, breastfeeding, and the force of gravity cause the breast tends to fall; in addition, as the skin loses its elasticity, the breast loses its shape and falls, a phenomenon known as breast ptosis. When the breast has failed or has little volume, you can also place a prosthesis to correct it. Mastopexy can also reduce the size of the areola when it is substantial.
How Can you Prepare for a Breast Lift Procedure?
Any woman who is planning to undergo a breast lift procedure should follow these steps:
Physical Exam and Lab test:
The doctor will examine the breasts of the patient, check the positions of the nipples and areolae, and the skin tone. The patient should also get lab testing to make sure the hemoglobin, electrolytes, creatin, and IRN are at normal levels.
Schedule a mammogram:
To explore the internal condition of the breasts and detect any future change in the breast tissue.
Avoid certain Habits and Medications:
Two weeks before the surgery the patient should avoid drinking alcohol because it can increase bruising, stop smoking because the nicotine can prolong the recovery and increase the chances of post-surgical complications, avoid taking aspirin or ibuprofen because they can increase the risk of bleeding, and herbal supplements because they can interact negatively with the anesthesia.
Discuss the Expectations:
A breast lift surgery is an important procedure that can improve the confidence of a woman so it is important to set the expectations with the doctor, talk about how the breasts will look like after the surgery, the benefits and risk, the changes of nipples and breast sensation, as well as scarring.
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Arrange for Help during the Recovery:
Any person undergoing this type of surgery should have that can stay with them the first night of the recovery, drive them back home, and help with some daily activities.
How Long Does the Results for a Breast Lift Last?
This is a hard question and the answer is simple: it depends. In certain situations, breast lift surgery will last a long time while others will need a re-touch after a few years. the longevity of the results will depend on the patient’s anatomy and surgical factors. Some factors like pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight fluctuations, or weight gain can stretch out the skin and lead to the appearance of saggy breasts again.
Women who have a poor skin tone due to genetics, age, sun exposure, smoking, or conditions like diabetes are more prone to have saggy breasts again. Women with large breasts are also more prone to losing the elasticity of breast tissue again after breast lift surgery.
Some surgical factors can also have an important role in the longevity of the results if the breast lift surgery only works by lifting the areolas, the results won’t last a long time. On the other hand, if the surgery includes reshaping and repositioning the breast tissue the results will be more permanent. If the breast lift surgery includes a breast implant the results will last less because the additional weight increases the effects of gravity.
To prolong the results of a breast lift surgery, the patient should avoid weight fluctuations, wear the right bra to support the breasts, and improve the skin elasticity by avoiding sun exposure. Individuals who are considering getting a breast lift surgery should only get the surgery done after they have finished having children, stopped breastfeeding, or have a healthy weight.
How is Breast Lift Surgery Recovery?
Every recovery experience is going to be unique depending on the overall health, age, and surgical factors of the procedure. Most patients will have to wear a supporting bra or bra with no wire for the first three weeks to provide support for the healing breasts and lets the breasts heal in a natural way and minimize swelling. It is important to avoid heavy lifting or doing strenuous activities for a period of two to three weeks.
The patient should avoid adding any kind of pressure on the chest or sleeping on the stomach. The first days will be the most difficult, the person will probably experience some pain and discomfort, and it is important to keep track of any changes such as discharge, bleeding, bruising, or swelling.
The surgeon will remove the sutures within two weeks of the breast lift procedure but it will take several months for the person to notice that the signs of the surgery become less noticeable such as scars.
The doctor will provide detailed information on how to take care of the breasts, which medications to take in order to promote the healing process and reduce the risk of infection.
Final Thoughts
Breast lift surgery is one of the most popular surgical procedures, this guide will help you in the process of getting the surgery and how to maximize the results.
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