Mastopexy (breast lift) is a surgery that restores the breast to its former shape and attractive appearance in a matter of hours. The problem of ptotic (sagging) breasts is familiar to almost all women who have lactated and fed a child. With the help of modern plastic surgery techniques, it is possible to solve the issue of returning the breast to its youthful shape and elastic consistency.
Depending on the degree of breast ptosis (prolapse), a plastic surgeon can offer the following types of PEX:
Periareolar Pex (with the first degree of ptosis, the scar around the areola is as cosmetic and invisible as possible);
vertical mastopexy (in the second degree of ptosis, the scar around the areola and vertical plane is hardly noticeable);
by the inverted "T" type (at the third degree of breast prolapse, the scar is vertically around the areola and horizontally in the fold under the gland).
If there is a need for a breast lift (in case of gigantomastia and/or overstretched breast tissue), resection (removal) of certain parts of the mammary glands is performed to create a beautiful breast shape and, importantly, to eliminate excessive stress on the spine and solve related problems.
Results of the operation
Increase the volume and contours of the face and body
Correction of age-related changes in the hands and face
Correction of retracted scars
Breast and buttock augmentation
Improving the contours (volumetric contouring) of the legs and thighs
Work examples
Operation time
1-4 hours
Anaesthesia
General
Inpatient
12 days
Rehabilitation
7-10 days
Result.
Beautiful breasts, healthy spine
Why you should do it
- Ptosis (prolapse of I-III degree)
- Loss of breast shape after feeding
- Problems with posture and spine
- gigantomastia
Contraindications.
- Severe diseases of internal organs
- lactation period
- Diabetes mellitus
- Oncological diseases
- Infectious diseases
- Blood clotting disorders, hypertension
- Autoimmune disorders, diabetes mellitus
Preparation
You must quit smoking 4 weeks before the operation
3 weeks before the operation, you must undergo tests prescribed by your doctor
ECG and fluoroscopy
Examination by a gynaecologist, with sowing of smears from the vaginal cavity and cervix
Drug withdrawals affect blood clotting
Additionally: immunogram, blood for prolactin
Plastic surgeon selects implants, in case of mastopexy with prosthetics
The patient comes to the clinic, signs a contract and pays for the operation
Photographs are taken to compare the results
Operation.
A cut is made according to the applied markings
Breast is given a new shape
In the case of prosthetics, the implant is inserted into the prepared cavity
Drainage is drained through the wound
The surgical wound is sutured with a multi-row suture
Aseptic and compression dressings are applied
Stages of the operation
After a breast lift, the patient stays in hospital for 1-2 days
Postoperative edema disappears within 14 days
Permanent wearing of compression garments - 6 weeks
Wearing compression garments during sports - 1 year
Restrictions on physical activity and sports - 1 month
Refrain from stressing the muscles of the upper shoulder girdle for 3 months
Prohibition on driving and lifting a child weighing more than 10 kg - 2 weeks
Do not sleep on your side for 2 weeks.
Popular queries
What are the age restrictions for a breast lift (Pex)?
Age is not the main criterion for performing this operation, more important is the state of health, immunity and the absence of blood clotting pathology. Both at the age of 70 and 30, the result will be lifelong and aesthetic.
How noticeable are scars with a vertical and inverted lift?
The type of surgery does not affect the visibility of scars. Scars primarily depend on the body's reactivity and predisposition to hypertrophic and keloid formations. If you follow the doctor's recommendations and there are no autoimmune conditions, the scar may not be visible at all.
Is breastfeeding possible after mastopexy?
In some types of surgery, breastfeeding is possible.