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In Breast Augmentation and Uplift,
also known as Augmented Mastopexy, excess skin is removed and implants
are inserted in order to enhance, lift, reshape and firm your breast,
and hence produce a more youthful breast contour.
Why do breasts sag?
- Loss of skin elasticity with age
- The natural effects of gravity
- Loss of breast volume following weight
loss
- Changes in breast size associated with
pregnancy and breast-feeding
Who is suitable for augmented
mastopexy?
- Women who consider their breasts to be
both too small and too saggy
What to think about at this stage
It is important that before you see the surgeon, you consider what you
are trying to achieve from your surgery.
In particular, you must decide how large you
want your breasts to be. There are technical considerations for many
women as to how large the surgeon can make any particular
women’s breasts, and the aim should always be to create a
sensible end result that is in harmony with the women’s
figure and build.
How is augmented mastopexy
performed?
- The operation is performed under general
anaesthesia
- It takes about sixty to ninety minutes
- Most patients stay in hospital for one
night
- If you work is not physical, expect to
return to work after one week
- Expect to be back to normal physical
exercise within four to six weeks
As with most surgical procedures, there are
many options, depending upon the patient’s wishes, technical
considerations and surgeon preferences.
At consultation, Mr Rezai will advise upon
the best option for you. However, basically there are three incision
types:
- Around the areolar
- Around the areolar and vertical running
from the areolar to the breast crease
- Around the areolar and vertical running
from the areolar to the breast crease then it continues horizontally
along that crease.
The size and types of the breast implants
will be discussed with you at consultation. Nowadays, the choice of
implant is really between cohesive silicone gel and saline. Following
the UK Government’s recent Independent Review
Group’s report on the safety of silicone breast implants, the
great majority of surgeons and patients choose silicone.
We advise that you visit the IRG's web site
at www.silicone-review.gov.uk
Following the operation
As with all surgery, you must expect to feel bruised and sore. Your
breasts are likely to be swollen. You may be asked to sleep on your
back, and to avoid straining or bending for a few weeks. You may also
have to wear a support bra. Most patients are able to fully resume
normal activity within three to four weeks.
As with all scars, the scars will fade over
a period of time. In many women, they heal to form very faint white
lines. However, it is important to remember that no surgical scar ever
totally disappears.
Risks & Complications
Cosmetic surgery is amongst the very safest of medical procedures.
However, all patients must understand and accept that no surgical
procedure is absolutely free from risk. At Consultation, Mr Rezai will
discuss these risks with you.
Augmented mastopexy does not usually
interfere with breast-feeding. It does have implications for
mammography for screening for breast cancer. However, there are special
X-rays that can be taken to avoid this problem.
How long will the results of your
augmented mastopexy last?
For the great majority of women, the results
last for very many years.
Factors that may reduce this period include:-
- Women who opt for larger implants
- Women who gain significant amounts of
weight following surgery
- Women who become pregnant may get
significantly larger breasts that sag agai
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