Breast Uplift

What Is Mastopexy?

Mastopexy, also known as a breast uplift, is a cosmetic surgery procedure designed to change and raise (lift) the breasts of a woman.

The surgery can involve changing the contour, elevation and size of the breasts for females who are unhappy with how they hang or sag.

Breast uplift procedures’ aim is to bring about a more aesthetically pleasing bust that is in proportion to their upper body so that they are correctly placed on the chest.

Various events in life can alter the way the breasts look and behave, including ageing, weight loss and having children.

The muscles and ligaments around the breasts can stretch and break down, causing the breasts to lose their youthful appearance and droop.

This, combined with natural gravity, can pull the breasts down causing permanent drooping or hanging boobs.

During a breast uplift, your surgeon may also remove excess skin and reshape breast tissue to raise the breasts up.

In addition, it is not uncommon to combine other surgical procedures with mastopexy such as augmentation (implants). Mastoplexy can also be applied during a breast reduction procedure to correct breasts that are oversized.

About Mastopexy

Mastopexy, whilst a common cosmetic procedure, is not something that everyone can undergo.

It is also a procedure that some patients find misleading and often mistake it for other procedures such as augmentation.

Before considering a breast uplift, it is important to arrange a consultation with a specialist to discuss what it is you want from your surgery and the results you want to achieve.

Your surgeon will be able to talk about the procedure in depth and see whether you are an ideal candidate for mastopexy.

You will also be asked about medical conditions, history and undergo a full examination of your breasts to see that the procedure is not only right for you, but to discuss an individual, personal plan that will suit your breasts’ size, shape and desired results.

Photographs may also be taken for your medical records, which you are welcome to view during the discussion and talk about any other procedures that may be beneficial in combination with an uplift, such as breast enlargement.

With mastopexy, there is no one procedure fits all. Patients are examined based on their individual needs and size of breasts.

The most common method of uplift is an incision around the areola and incision under the breast itself. Often a surgeon will make an incision in the crease of the boob and remove any excess skin from underneath. After this, the breast can then be reshaped so that it is tighter and nipples can be moved to a higher position.

If you want larger breasts or for them to feel more full, it is important that you do not mistake augmentation for mastopexy and an uplift alone will not achieve this. That is why many patients undergo multiple procedures at the same time so that their boobs are lifted up and enhanced to a firmer and larger appearance / feel.

Advantages Of Breast Uplift

There are many advantages to breast uplift procedures for those that are an ideal candidate.

Lifting the breasts can sometimes help:

• Make boobs / body look more youthful
• Reduce sagging
• Boost self confidence
• Improve overall body appearance
• Regain body confidence after pregnancy
• Make boobs look more symmetrical
• Alter the way your nipples look
• Give confidence to wear different items of clothing, such as swimwear

It is important to be honest with your surgeon during a consultation and discuss every aspect of why you wish to undergo mastopexy in order to receive the best advice possible and to ensure that your goals are realistic.

Recovery & Aftercare

Following a mastopexy procedure, patients usually stay in hospital for one to two days for recovery and observation.

Patients will need to arrange to be driven home when leaving the hospital and to be accompanied at home for at least the first 24 hours.

If you undergo breast uplift surgery, you will expect boobs to be swollen and may be discoloured along with incisions looking prominent. These wounds will heal and fade over the coming months up to 2 years.

Whilst immediate results won’t fully reflect desired goal, you will start to see proper results and improvements over the first four to six months post surgery.

Patients are advised to take it easy for the first 6 weeks and not lift anything heavy or do strenuous activity.

As each procedure varies from patient to patient, activity levels and returning to work will be discussed with you during your consultation and again in your aftercare plan.

Most patients can return to light exercise activities after 8 weeks and return to work after 10-14 days.

Generally, immediate recovery from mastopexy takes up to 6 weeks and results should be properly visible from between 6 and 9 months.

Here is what you can expect post surgery:

Week 1 – Some pain and discomfort, which can be managed with painkillers. Activity levels should be very light, such as walking, but not to stay idle or rest too long. A support bra / sports bra will need to be worn for around 2-3 weeks both day and night.

Week 2 – When moving, you may feel a pulling feeling and some pain. Stitches will be removed and activity levels can be increased gradually. You can return to work after 2 weeks depending on your job and rol

Weeks 3-6 – Lifting heavy objects is to be avoided. Support bra is still needed during the day but can be removed at night. Sensation / feeling should start to return to nipple and breast region

Complications & Side Effects

When undergoing mtss.e.astopexy, each procedure can be different and comes with risks and complications that all patients should be aware of. These include:

• Breast feeding difficulty. Whilst breast feeding a baby is still possible, depending on the extent of the procedure, some patients may have difficulty producing enough milk.
• Breast tissue and nipple damage. In some cases, the bloody supply is interrupted, which can damage part of the breast tissue or nipple, resulting in loss of the nipple or areola.
• Breast asymmetry. Depending on pre-existing asymmetry, surgery may be unsuccessful in fully correcting. Or some asymmetry may occur during the healing process post surgery.
• Loss / change of sensation. Some permanent loss or change of sensation can occur in the breast or nipples following mastopexy. However, short term changes are common and will return within 4-8 weeks.
• Scars. As with any incision during surgery, scars can be permanent and in some cases thick and wide. Some scars can be hidden and others will fade over time.
• Bleeding. Heavy bleeding is rare but can occur soon after surgery.
• Swelling / bruising.
• Infection.

Unsatisfactory results. Some patients are not entirely satisfied with their results following surgery.

Why Choose Us

For many years, the Manchester Private Hospital has been specialising in breast surgery of all types, including uplift, reduction and augmentation.

Our specialist staff have the knowledge and experience to provide easy to digest information on the type of procedure you are looking for and are on hand to advise accordingly.

We pride ourselves on providing a personable service in a pressure free environment with absolutely no obligation.

During a consultation, our cosmetic surgeons will provide a detailed and tailored plan from start to finish to ensure complete peace of mind at every stage during the process.

Call today on 0161 507 8822 for a friendly chat about breast uplift surgery and see how lifting your boobs can restore the youthful feel and boost self confidence.