Depending on the degree of breast ptosis, the volume of adipose tissue and the general condition of the breast, various types of mastopexy are performed:
To remove part of the mammary gland, a reduction breast lift is used. If it is necessary to install or remove endoprostheses, mastopexy with implants is prescribed. The last type of breast plastic surgery allows not only to correct the shape, but also to simultaneously increase the size of the gland.
Indications for a breast lift has direct and indirect indications. The main thing is the desire of the patient to correct the shape and size of the mammary glands.
- breast prolapse of varying degrees (mastopathosis);
- asymmetry acquired or congenital;
- stretch marks, stretching of the skin after breastfeeding or sudden weight loss;
- breast lift after childbirth;
- removal of the implant and loss of volume, shape of the breast;
- nipples pointing down;
- stretched, too large or small areolas of the nipples;
- non-standard breast shape, unaesthetic appearance of the nipples;
- age-related changes with breast reduction and skin elasticity.
Breast lift is a common and simple operation, but it also has contraindications:
- pregnancy and breastfeeding, pregnancy planning in the coming year;
- blood clotting disorder;
- presence of benign and malignant neoplasms in the area of lifting;
- cardiovascular disease;
- diabetes mellitus;
- mental instability;
- acute period of bacterial and viral diseases;
- presence of skin diseases in the area of the mammary glands, acute period of psoriasis, eczema;
- Deviations in analyzes.
At the initial consultation, the plastic surgeon will prescribe a series of tests for the patient. For a quick recovery, all results should be within the normal range.
- ultrasound of the mammary glands;
- general blood and urine tests;
- FLG;
- Ultrasound of the veins of the lower extremities;
- mammography.
You can take all the tests and undergo a complete examination before a breast lift in our clinic. You will also need to consult a mammologist, anesthesiologist, therapist, gynecologist. All specialists are in the medical center “K + 31”.
Features of plastic surgery
Depending on the type of mastopexy, gland correction lasts about 1-4 hours. The longest operation is a breast lift with implants. Mammoplasty is performed under general anesthesia, the incisions are sutured.
The main stages of a breast lift:
- Correction of the position of the nipple and areola, returning them to the correct position (up).
- For grade 2-3 ptosis, removal of stretched skin in a vertical section.
- Fixation of breast tissue to the fascia of the pectoral muscle.
- Suturing and processing.
Rehabilitation period
- For a month after the operation, you must wear compression garments that support the new shape of your breasts!
- Maintenance drug therapy is continued for 5-7 days to ensure a safe and comfortable recovery.
- Removal of stitches on the 14-16th day after surgical correction.
- Aesthetic assessment of the result of the operation after 1.5-2 months.
What types of surgeries can be combined with a breast lift?
During a breast lift, you can simultaneously contour the entire body. In the clinics of the medical center "K + 31" you can perform the following operations:
- breast augmentation with the help of implants;
- liposuction, lipofilling, liposculpture body;
- plastic surgery of the nipples and areola;
- abdominoplasty (abdominal reduction, removal of excess skin);
- intimate lip plastic surgery;
- bodylifting.
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Almost always after childbirth and breastfeeding, sudden weight loss, or even as a result of natural aging, the fullness of the mammary glands is lost, their asymmetry and significant ptosis appear.
To restore the attractiveness when looking in the mirror, a breast lift can be performed, which can be performed using your own soft tissues or, if necessary, in combination with breast implants.