Breast lift surgery or mastopexy is a procedure designed to give the breasts a more youthful appearance. This surgery can be done in combination with an augmentation mammoplasty, using silicone implants to increase the volume and therefore lift it.
After surgery, the breasts will look fuller and firmer, giving you a more youthful appearance, however you should keep in mind that this surgery will not keep you immune to the effect of gravity or weight variations, since over the years these could affect you, finally you must take into account that it is very likely that the breasts present the natural asymmetry of the human body, and slight marks due to the incisions made.
The ideal candidate to mastopexy:
- You are 18 years of age or older
- Presents stretched skin
- Bust volume has been reduced
- Does not plan to lose a lot of weight, get pregnant or breastfeed
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding
- You are in good health
- You want to improve your appearance
- You have realistic expectations about surgery.
Benefits of the procedure
A successful breast lift will improve the position of the breasts:
- will give them firmness and perfect their form,
- give a greater proportion to the figure,
- will favor the appearance and personal safety of the patient.
Prior consultation
During the consultation Dr. Jesus Chung will listen carefully to your wishes, expectations and doubts, and will try to answer each of them, guiding you to the best decision for your particular case, taking into account your clinical history and the results you want. get. Finally, perform a visual examination, and explain the process of surgery, including the type of anesthesia to use, and post-operative recommendations. .
Development of the procedure
This procedure consists of tightening the skin of the breasts in a way that looks smooth and young, to achieve this, the excess skin is removed, making incisions around the areola, and if necessary at the base of the bust; In addition, the desired result can be complemented with the use of implants that will improve the appearance of the skin and give more volume. The most used techniques used: Periareolar mastopexy, applied to women who need a mild intervention, because their case is not so severe; and the vertical or anchor when they have more excess skin.
Duration of the procedure
Breast lift surgery usually lasts between an hour and a half and three hours, this varies depending on the technique used.
Recovery at home
he breast lift is an outpatient surgery, so you can return home a few hours after the procedure, because only in special cases, when large amounts of tissue are removed, it is advisable to spend the night in the clinic so your doctor can Track the recovery process.
What to expect next
Most women feel very satisfied with the result of the surgery, because it is possible to perceive a dramatic change in the shape of the breasts immediately after the procedure, as well as a clear improvement in the overall outline of the silhouette, especially when The procedure has been combined with other surgeries such as abdominoplasty and liposculpture.