Breast Lift

Mastopexy involves various cosmetic procedures to enhance the appearance of ageing breasts. In most cases, it addresses the issues of sagging breasts, drooping breast muscle and breast skin laxity. However, a breast lift may also include breast reduction, augmentation or reconstruction.

Many patients get conscious about their physical attributes. Some even get frustrated having to see the skin and body structures age. For some women, their body proportions matter a lot. Thus, they consider many cosmetic procedures that rejuvenate their face and body.

Here are some circumstances that make patients consider breast lift surgery:

• A patient who lost the perky appearance of her breasts as a result of pregnancy, weight loss or ageing;
• Significant ptosis that causes breast skin irritation;
• Breast sagging that leads to embarrassment and self-consciousness;
• Patients with breasts that appear deflated after pregnancy or long period of breastfeeding;
• When the breast have lost their shape after a significant weight loss;
• A patient who develops loose skin that intensifies the drooping of the breast and creates an aged appearance
• When upright nipples and areolas tend to point downward instead; and
• Breasts that are asymmetrical or in different positions.

Generally, a licensed specialist plastic surgeon performs a breast lift. Plastic surgeons underwent extensive studies and training on the anatomical structures of the body. In which case, a breast specialist plastic surgeon is also trained to determine the most ideal breast surgery procedure that will specifically address the needs of the patient.

A breast lift specialist plastic surgeon is skilled to know the types of breast, nipple, areola and the other structures of the breast that may concern the breast lift. They evaluate breast asymmetry, nipple sensation, breast size, shape and composition.

During the consultation of the patient, her plastic surgeon will ask her a series of questions about personal, health and medical information that may be viable for the mastopexy. Your plastic surgeon will evaluate the condition of your breasts and your overall body structure.

After a complete physical examination, he or she will recommend the most ideal surgical procedure that will provide the results that you expect. Thus, your surgeon will consider your preferred mastopexy procedure.

Just like any other cosmetic surgery, patients should consider certain factors before getting a breast lift surgery

• Treatment: What type of breast enhancement should be applied?
• Shape: What shape of breasts is most suitable for you?
• Size: How much lifting or reduction do you want your breast to have?
• Nipple: Does your nipple need enhancement?
• Breast Implants: If the patient prefers breast implants, what type, size and brand of implant should she get?
• Incision: How big and where should incisions be made?
• Cost: How much does a breast lift costs?
• Provider: Where can I find the best breast lift clinic in Melbourne?
• Recovery: Will recovery time affect my work?

Before going through breast lift plastic surgery, it is best to book a consultation with your trusted plastic surgeon in Melbourne.

Women who have the following concerns can be good candidates for a breast lift:

• Drooping breasts caused by multiple childbirth and breastfeeding;
• Underdeveloped breasts or those with fewer mass breasts;
• Those with asymmetrical breasts;
• Patients with loosened glandular muscle resulting in breast sagging;
• Mildly Ptopic breasts;
• Tuberous breasts characterized by puffy nipples;
• Women who need post-lumpectomy reconstruction; and
• Those who lack upper pole cleavage.

Generally, you feel like you need to boost the appearance or shape of your breast, you may book a consultation so plastic surgeons can help assess if breast lift surgery is an ideal cosmetic procedure for you.

In essence, a breast lift is different from breast augmentation. However, both procedures aim to enhance the appearance of breasts.

A breast lift primarily works to revitalize drooping breasts caused by childbirth, genetics, the process of ageing and weight fluctuations without the need to modify their size. Breast augmentation, on the other hand, is a plastic surgery procedure that aims to add volume and enhance the shape of the breast.

Breast lift surgery in Melbourne offers varied costs to patients. However, on average, the price of this breast surgery starts at $6,990.

The price is dependent on many factors including the professional fee of your specialist plastic surgeon as well as that of your anesthesiologist. The use of an accredited hospital or clinic facility also costs a certain amount. The costs of surgical materials and tools are also computed against the total price of the procedure.

During your consultation, you may ask your surgeon about the approximate costs of the procedure including the doctor’s fees and all auxiliary charges.

Since this surgical or invasive procedure carries risks, before proceeding it may be best to ask your surgeon about the possible risks and complications that may occur.

Some of the risks that may arise after a breast lift surgery include:

• Bleeding at the incision sites;
• Allergies to anaesthetics and other medications;
• Development of capsular contracture or scar tissue;
• Irritation and infection in the treatment site;
• Sensitivity around the areola, nipple or breast tissue;
• Severe bruising or hematoma;
• Seroma or fluid and blood accumulation;
• Formation of a surgical or keloid scar;
• Severe and persistent pain;
• Possible surgical revision;
• Skin wrinkling on the treatment site; and
• Breast tissue and muscle damage.

In most cases, these risks are thoroughly explained during your consultation. It is also advisable that you ask questions to ensure that your surgeon can address them before proceeding with breast plastic surgery.

Immediately after the plastic surgery, you may feel some swelling and mild bruising on the treatment sites. However, these downtimes gradually resolve on their own within the next 24 to 48 hours following the procedure.

After your recovery period, just like in any other cosmetic surgery, patients should expect the results that they are aiming for. After all, it is the primary reason why you went through the breast lift procedure. That is, to rejuvenate the size, shape, contour and appearance of your breasts.

SKIN CLUB Cosmetic Doctors offers the best breast lift procedures in Melbourne. Thus, you can expect safe, effective and reliable results. You may schedule a consultation to learn more about mastopexy.

Just like any other cosmetic treatment, breast lifts in Melbourne offers plenty of benefits to many patients. Indeed, they will feel gratified and comfortable after breast lift plastic surgery.

The following are some of the wonders that mastopexy can provide:

• Adjusts your breast size to give your overall stature a more balanced physique;
• Reduces excess breast tissue that aggravates its weight and size;
• Alleviates drooping, elongated, pendulous and sagging breasts;
• Creates a good balance to the shape, size and position of the nipple and areola;
• Offers improved overall body proportions;
• Smoothens and softens the breast skin; and
• Rejuvenates the condition of the breast while imploring a natural-looking appearance.

On average, it takes approximately between 1 to 2 hours. The duration of the surgery depends on the surgical procedures involved in the breast lift. If the procedure involves modifying the position of the nipple and areola or removing excess breast skin, tissue and fat, these procedures may add up to the duration of the breast lift surgery or mastopexy.

Most breast rejuvenation procedures are performed under general anaesthesia. And in addition to this, a small amount of local anaesthetics is also applied throughout the surgical procedure to minimize the bleeding.

Breast surgery is an intricate procedure that requires the ease and comfort of patients during the treatment. The application of anaesthetics is discussed in detail during the consultation. This gives the patient a chance to inform her plastic surgeon whether or not she has allergies to anaesthetics.

Immediately after the procedure, you may feel somewhat woozy as the anaesthetics begin to wear off. Your plastic surgeon may prescribe some post-operative medication to help ease the pain and discomfort.

Before your plastic surgeon sends you home, your surgical wounds are dressed and the drains are removed. After your hospital discharge, you may experience some swelling and redness in the treatment area. However, these downtimes will resolve on their won within the next 24 to 48 hours.

During your consultation with our plastic surgeons, you will be provided with a breast lift guide to help you understand what this plastic surgery can offer you.

It constitutes the surgical procedure involved including anaesthetics, complex pre-operative marking, incision patterns, liposuction, post-operative care, emergency numbers to call in case of risks and complications and post-recovery scar.

Mastopexy involves incisions that are strategically made on the breasts. The aim is to minimize the appearance of scars for more optimum results.

Here are the 2 types of incisions for breast lift surgery:

Anchor Technique

This is also known as the inverted T technique where incisions are made under the breast running both horizontally and vertically and onto the chest wall. This is a common incision technique that uses the blood supply coming from below the breasts.

Lollipop Technique

The vertical incision helps maintain the supply of blood coming from the upper and lateral parts of the breasts. It aims to limit the occurrence of scars for a more youthful and natural appearance. In some cases, this technique is combined with a third opening across the lower breast crease.

On average, most patients recover within 2 weeks. However, the healing process varies from one patient to another. This is because each patient has her own coping mechanism and body structure. During your consultation, your surgeon will discuss how healing can be after a mastopexy.

At the time of your recovery, you may be asked to avoid heavy lifting until after about several weeks to ensure that no risk of complications may arise. Your surgeons may also schedule a consultation after about 2 weeks to reevaluate the condition of your breasts, nipples, areola, and chest wall.

If your mastopexy involves the use of implants, your doctor will also check the position of implants if they are intact and if they are working well with your body tissues.

Are you interested in mastopexy?

Please call the number on this page to schedule a consultation. You may also complete the form with your first name, last name, email address and contact number and one of our patient coordinators will call you to confirm the consultation.

Learn more about the many benefits of breast lift, visit your trusted skin clinic in Melbourne today!