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Appearance: Sagging or flat breasts. If you lie down, your breasts fall to either side of you.
Surgery: Consists of remodelling the skin around the mammary gland, and removing the excess skin.
Length of the operation: Depending on the technique you choose, the procedure lasts on average 2 to 3 hours.
Anaesthesia: General anaesthesia.
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Description: With a dermatological pen using marine ink, the surgeon will outline exactly where the incisions will take place. Mastopexy techniques vary, but the most common procedure involves either an anchor-shaped incision, in the shape of a J or L following the natural contour of the breast, or a 'vertical scar' technique. The method used depends on the shape and size of the breast.
Once the excess tissue is removed, the nipple and areola are remodelled; here the surgeon will pay particular attention to the mammary gland and will tighten the skin along the incisions. Then there is draining through aspiration followed by the stitching of the incisions. The patient is administered antibiotics and given a slightly compressive bandage.
Post-Operative Care: There is a 48-hour hospital stay. Drainage and its removal are done at the patient’s bedside. A support bra must be worn day and night for one month. If you have stitches, these are usually removed on the 12th day after surgery.
Depending on the technique used, you may see definite results after three to five months.
Observations: We do not recommend surgery if the patient is considering pregnancy within the year. A mammography is compulsory before surgery. After surgery, you will find that the breasts are bruised, swollen and uncomfortable. You can also experience some loss of feeling around the nipples and breast skin; the swelling that follows surgery causes this.
Risks: Bruising; infection; pain around the nipples (rare); scar widening; Keloids.
Important! Pay extra care when wearing the safety belt too tight.
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