When a woman is unsatisfied with the appearance of their breasts it can have a detrimental effect on their self-esteem. This dissatisfaction could be caused by the shape of the breast, the positioning of the nipple or because the breasts have started to sag and many factors can affect the appearance of the breasts over time. Thankfully, there is a procedure known as Mastopexy surgery, (commonly called a breast lift) that could be used to address all of these issues.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding can often have an effect on the size and shape of the breast and nipple while losing or gaining weight can have a very similar effect. Genetics also plays a big role in determining the shape of the breasts, and others only start to experience problems as they get older.
Mastopexy Surgery
The term breast lift is widely used, but in truth, mastopexy surgery is able to accomplish far more than simply reducing sagginess in breasts. During the operation, a surgeon can reposition the nipple and reshape the breast to give it a more symmetrical appearance. A breast lift can also be used to contour pendulous breasts and remove excess skin to increase the firmness of the breasts. This procedure can also reduce the size of the areola and surgeons are able to modify breast tissue to restore sagging breasts.
Mastopexy surgery has seen a great rise in popularity in the last 20 years as more patients start to notice the various benefits that this procedure can have. The surgery will not change the size of the breast significantly and is more focused on the overall appearance. Patients who are interested in fuller breasts might want to combine a breast lift with a breast augmentation procedure to get the results they desire. Mastopexy can also be combined with breast reduction surgery for patients who feel that their breasts are too large for their bodies. Mastopexy surgery generally takes around 3 hours to complete and the procedure is done under general anaesthesia.
Are You Eligible for Surgery?
Your surgeon will explain the procedure in detail to you beforehand and they should ask you what your expectations are from the procedure. It is important to know what you want the results to look like, as this will inevitably influence the surgeon’s approach to the procedure. The ideal candidate for surgery will be someone that is physically healthy and can maintain a stable weight. Smoking can hinder the healing process and smokers might even experience complications during surgery, so a surgeon might advise patients to quit smoking before they can be eligible for surgery. The surgeon will consider your overall health and your ability to recover from surgery and then describe the options that are available to you and detail the risks involved with the procedure.
Contact us at Centurion Cosmetic Clinic to find out if you are eligible for breast lift surgery and start the journey towards the new you today!
