Understanding the Benefits of a Breast Lift Procedure
People commonly confuse breast lift surgery with breast enlargement surgery. However, a breast lift does not increase the size of the breasts but reshapes the breasts by removing excess skin and fat to result in perkier, more youthful breasts. It is also an ideal solution for women who lost volume in their breasts because of pregnancy and breastfeeding. Gravity is also a factor for women with larger breasts, which can result in sagging that can be addressed by mastopexy.
What Can I Expect from a Breast Lift?
By removing excess fat and skin from the breasts, they are reshaped into a more desirable shape to fit the contours of your body. This also requires the nipples to be relocated once the new shape of the breasts is sculpted. Unfortunately, this results in no more breastfeeding. Therefore, we recommend a breast lift procedure to women who already had children. The procedure takes place under general anaesthesia and is considered a full-blown medical surgery. Therefore, you must prepare yourself accordingly when considering this type of surgery.
Where Do I Start?
When considering any type of surgical procedure, you start with a consultation. By consulting a medical surgeon on the matter, you can get a professional opinion on how a breast lift procedue will assist you. Our professional surgeons will assess you and give you an insight to the procedure, allowing you to make an informed decision moving forward. Mastopexy can also be combined with augmentation mammoplasty to ensure that you get the desired results from the surgery. Such a combination procedure will address the size, volume, and shape of your breasts as opposed to only focussing on reshaping the breasts. After your consultation, we can also refer you to a financing consultant to discuss various financing options to pay for your surgery.
Recovering from a Breast Lift Surgery
After your surgery, you must wear a surgical bra to keep the newly shaped breasts in place. You can expect your breasts to be swollen, bruised, and uncomfortable for a few days after the surgery. Luckily, the pain and discomfort should be bearable. If you are a smoker, please refrain from smoking for 2 months before and after the surgery. Your stitches will be removed after 1 to 3 weeks of the surgery. However, you will be required to wear your surgical bra for at least 6 weeks to 3 months after your surgery.
Centurion Cosmetic Clinic is your first choice for cosmetic surgical procedures for women and men in Gauteng. For more info on how we can assist you, please browse our website for details, and contact us to book a consultation.
