Mastopexy surgery, often known as a boob lift or a breast lift, lifts and firms the breasts by removing extra skin and tightening the surrounding tissue to reshape and support the new breast form.
Enhancing your appearance with a breast lift
The form and firmness of a woman's breasts might deteriorate with time. These changes, as well as a decrease of skin suppleness, can be caused by:
Sometimes the areola becomes enlarged over time, and a breast lift will reduce this as well. A breast lift can rejuvenate your figure with a breast profile that is youthful and uplifted.
What you can expect from breast lifts?
Breast lift surgery does not affect the size of your breasts or round out the top region of your breasts appreciably. Consider a breast lift and augmentation surgery if you want your breasts to seem fuller. Consider combining breast lift and reduction surgery if you desire smaller breasts.
You should consider a breast lift if:
What are the steps involved in a Breast Lift?
A range of incision patterns and procedures are available for your mastopexy surgery. The best strategy for you will be determined by the following factors:
Step 1 – Anesthesia
Medications will be given for your comfort during surgical interventions. Options include intravenous sedation and general anesthesia. The best option will be suggested by your doctor before the surgical intervention.
Step 2 – The Incision
Medications will be given for your comfort during surgical interventions. Options include intravenous sedation and general anesthesia. The best option will be suggested by your doctor before the surgical intervention.
There are three types of incisions:
Following your doctor's incisions:
Step 3 - Closing the Incisions
The leftover skin is tightened as the wounds are closed after your breasts have been reshaped and extra skin removed.
Some breast lift incision lines are hidden inside the natural breast shapes, while others are visible on the breast surface. Incision lines are permanent, but they will fade and improve over time in most circumstances.
To form and sustain the newly shaped breasts, sutures are applied deep within the breast tissue. To close the skin, sutures, skin adhesives, and/or surgical tape may be utilized.
Results
To form and sustain the newly shaped breasts, sutures are applied deep within the breast tissue. To close the skin, sutures, skin adhesives, and/or surgical tape may be utilized.
Your breast lift surgery results are noticeable right away. Swelling from surgery will subside over time, and incision lines will vanish.
As you recuperate and recognize the accomplishment of your desire for breasts that have been restored to a more youthful and uplifted position, your satisfaction with your new look should improve.
Step 4 - The Recovery
Dressings or bandages will be applied to the incisions once your breast lift treatment is completed. To reduce swelling and support your breasts as they heal, you'll need to wear an elastic bandage or a support bra.
After breast lift surgery, a short, thin tube may be temporarily inserted beneath the skin to remove any extra blood or fluid.
How Long Will It Last?
As the shape and position of your breasts settle over the next few months, the ultimate results of your breast lift will become visible. Although incision lines are permanent, they will disappear over time.
The effects of your mastopexy will endure a long time. Because of aging and gravity, your breasts may vary over time. However, you'll be able to keep your new look for a longer period of time if you:
Maintain a healthy weight
Maintain a healthy lifestyle.