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The breast lift, also known as a mastopexy, is an operation performed under general anaesthetics that removes saggy skin from the breasts to lift them up and reshape or augment into a desired form. During such a procedure, the areas that need to be lifted will first be marked. Then, excision is often combined with liposuction for a more thorough removal of undesired fat. In liposuction, a cannula, or a thin hollow tube, is inserted into the skin via a small incision. When attached to a suction device, it can physically remove stubborn fat from the body.

After removal of extra layers of fat and skin using these techniques, the edges of the skin flaps on the breasts will then be stitched together into an inverted T-shaped scar, with the vertical section running from under the nipples to the lower breast fold. The overall result of a breast lift is to reposition the skin and nipple for a firmer and more lifted breast. Augmentation of empty breasts can be performed along with a breast lift using extraneous tissue from the patient’s upper back. A surgical drain may be utilised to remove additional internal fluid that can collect in the body cavities during surgery.

The patient may need to stay in the hospital for one or two days, or even longer depending on the intensity of the procedure. Because the breast lift is an intensive surgical process, patients generally must be in good physical health and fitness and have been around the same weight for at least the past year. Since most of the stitches used under the skin will be absorbable and dissolvable, there is usually no need to return to have them removed.

In general, those who have significantly loose or saggy breasts after losing much weight, are physically healthy, do not smoke, have a positive yet realistic outlook for the surgery’s role in improving their appearance, and are determined to continue living a lifestyle of good nutrition and exercise will be qualified for the procedure. Smokers, those with chronic illnesses such as asthma or diabetes, or those with psychiatric issues may not be good candidates for a breast lift operation. Overweight patients should lose any excess weight first, wait 18 months for their body weight to stabilise, and then consider a breast lift if needed.

Regardless of the fact that in virtually every case, patients are highly pleased with the results of our breast lift procedures, a breast lift or any form of aesthetic surgery may not necessarily make you feel better about yourself. It will certainly benefit many patients who are unsatisfied with their body by improving their self-image and increasing confidence levels, but plastic surgery is by no means an automatic remedy to fundamental emotional and psychological issues. We insist that you maintain a realistic outlook, and our team will ensure your satisfaction with our procedure and the results of your breast lift.

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