Breast Uplift (Mastopexy)
Breast Uplift (Mastopexy)
2-3 hours
Time
One Day
Length
£6000
Starting price
What is Breast Uplift Surgery?
Breast uplift, also known as boob lift, breast lift or mastopexy, is a surgery that aims to improve the shape and upper fullness of ladies’ breasts through lifting the breast mount up to the normal pleasant position. It involves removal of excess skin, lifting the breast tissues up followed by reshaping the breasts to become more round, firmer, and perky. Breast uplift or mastopexy surgery also involves moving the nipple and areola up to sit at the centre of the new breast. If the areola is large, it could be reduced at the same time of the surgery.
Breast uplift improves body figure, balances the waist to bust ratio and helps relief the pain often encountered by the saggy breasts leads to neck pain, muscle strain and bra lines on the shoulders. Some patients may suffer with infections and skin conditions underneath their saggy breasts and hence the surgery will help minimise that risk.
It is one of the most popular surgeries performed by plastic and breast surgeons in the UK and internationally.
Why Should Patients Consider Breast Uplift or Mastopexy Surgery?
Breast uplift surgery has proven to help with the following:
- Improves back and neck pain.
- Treats deep bra lines on the shoulders.
- Enhances patient confidence and ability to wear suitable desired clothes and bikinis.
- Regains patient confidence to engage in social and sports events like swimming, running etc.
Do I Need to Combine Breast Uplift With Breast Reduction or Enlargement Surgery?
Breast uplift or mastopexy surgery would normally involve a minor degree of reduction due to the excision of the excess stretched skin. Most of the patients would lose less than half a cup after the surgery.
If the patient is concerned about losing any volume or wishes to enhance their breast volume at the same time, some patients may be able to combine the uplift with breast implant insertion to achieve more fullness and enhance their breast size.
It is important for the patient to discuss their desire with their surgeons and go through sizing session where they can try few different sizers in front of a mirror to help them decide on the size of breast implant to use to achieve their desired look and cup.
Do I Need Drains After Breast Uplift Surgery?
Most patients do not need drain inserted during their breast uplift surgery. At Delta Clinics, our surgeon will discuss with the patients the possibilities of using a drain during surgery. Drains help suck out any fluid or blood in the first few hours after surgery. This helps with less bruises, swelling and early recovery.
How Long Is the Breast Uplift or Mastopexy Surgery?
Breast uplift surgery takes 2- 3 hours.
Preparing for Your Breast Uplift Surgery
It is important to carefully consider the new cup size you wish to have after your surgery. It is advisable to see a few pre and post operative photos for some patients to have an idea on how your breasts are likely to look like. Of course, there could some limitation to achieve your desired size due to the current breast size, shape of your chest, thickness of the existing breast tissue, existing lateral fat, or side boob, degree of breast ptosis or drooping, and your general medical condition and suitability for a long surgery.
Preparing your breast skin with regular cleaning, skin moisturisers, topical and oral multivitamins and zinc products help improve the healing process and achieve better scars.
If you are a smoker, it is crucial to stop smoking, including other forms of smoking like nicotine patches, vapes, and electronic cigarettes for at least 4 weeks before surgery and 4 weeks after surgery to avoid post operative complications including infection, delayed wound healing and bad scarring.
Prepare yourself with a nice surgical bra to wear after your surgery for 6 weeks at least. The team can advise you on some brands to consider.
Fill your fridge with fluids and easy to cook food to avoid a struggle after your surgery.
Make sure you have a company to support you for the first 24 hours after surgery.
Aftercare
Following breast uplift or mastopexy surgery, patients leave the operating theatre with their dressings and garments on to the recovery bay where they spend a few hours to recover. Once fully recovered, had a drink and some food, and mobilised, they are sent home with some painkillers with or without antibiotics.
Breast uplift patients are advised to rest for a few days and avoid driving and exercises for one to two weeks if no implants were used. If implants were used to enhance the size, patients should avoid driving and exercises for 4 weeks at least.
The first change of dressings usually takes place between 7 and 10 days by a qualified nurse or the surgeon. Patients usually have their follow up with their surgeon at 6 weeks, 3 and 6 months before they are discharged.
What Should I Do After Breast Uplift or Mastopexy Surgery?
- Mobilise and walk to minimise the risk of blood clots.
- Drink plenty of fluids.
- Eat a healthy diet with high protein to help your wounds heal.
- Wear your garments day and night for 6 weeks then at night only for another 3 weeks.
- Shower using natural cleaning materials and tap dry with cotton towels.
- Leave the dressings intact if there are any. They are usually waterproof or semi waterproof.
What Should I Avoid After Breast Uplift or Mastopexy Surgery?
- Smoking or sitting with any smokers for at least 2 weeks.
- Driving for at least 4 weeks.
- Exercising for at least 4 weeks.
- Spending a long time in a bath or open water.
- Exercising your chest or upper arm muscles for at least 4 weeks.
Before & after
