The Top 5 Questions About Breast Lift Surgery

Voluminous, elastic,  toned breasts are the pride of any woman. But, for certain reasons: age-related changes, sharp weight loss, after the birth of a child, the breast can sag and lose its shape. In this case, mastopexy – a breast lift operation – will help restore the attractiveness of the bust.
What questions are often asked by patients, and the answers to them, we will tell in this article.

1. Mammoplasty and mastopexy: what’s the difference?

Mammoplasty is a plastic surgery aimed at breast augmentation with the help of implants. Mastopexy is a plastic surgery that removes breast ptosis by lifting by removing excess skin.

2. How can you tell if it’s time for me to have a breast lift?

Breast ptosis looks like this:
the breast changes shape and becomes teardrop-shaped,
the location of the nipple along with the areola goes down,
the distance between the nipple and the fold of the skin decreases,
the skin stretches and loses its elasticity.
Such a defect is not a cause for serious concern, but it does not look attractive. Therefore, in such cases, mastopexy is indicated.

3. How long is the effect of mastopexy enough?

The result of a breast lift lasts up to 10 years, provided that the patient is at the same weight. Otherwise, with a sharp weight loss, the result will come to naught. Also depends on the size of the mammary glands. If they are large, then the duration of the effect is also reduced.

4. How is the operation performed?

If the operation involves only skin changes, then it is carried out under local anesthesia and lasts about an hour. If a more serious correction, combined, for example, with endoprosthetics or lipofilling, then under general anesthesia. The operation in such cases can take up to 3 hours.

5. Is simultaneous augmentation with mastopexy possible?

Yes, it is possible. This technique is used at the request of the patient, or on the recommendation of a doctor to improve the aesthetic appearance. This is done with the help of implants, if you need to increase the volume or change the shape, or with the help of your fat.