Plastic sugery
Brerast lift
- Description of treatment
- Facts and myths
- Preperation for surgery
- Postoperative care
Description of treatment
Breast lifting surgery is performed on persons who do not want to change the size of the breast, and only give them a nicer shape. It consists in giving an aesthetic shape to the breasts and moving the pulp by removing excess skin. This treatment is very often chosen by patients who have lost their breast firmness during prolonged feeding or rapid fluctuations in weight.
Breast lifting surgery is performed in patients with not very firm, sagging breasts. During the consultation the doctor shows the patient how the procedure will be carried out. The breast lifting operation is carried out in intravenous anesthesia. The patient's stay in the clinic is one day.
Breast lift involves making a cut in the lower quadrants of the breast, and around the breast areolas, and then releasing the skin of the lower quadrants of the breast and transferring the nipples and the areolas to a previously planned height.
As a result of the surgery there remain barely visible scars around the breast areolas and possibly scars in the lower quadrants of the breast. The shape, size and location of the scars are consulted with a doctor prior to the surgery and depend on the chosen surgical technique, the shape of the breast, etc.
Facts
Breasts can be lifted through breast augmentation.
Yes, sometimes a better option for lifting the breasts is their augmentation. This method works for patients who want to improve firmness and breast size.
Myths
After breast lifting a woman cannot feed naturally.
Breast lifting surgery does not require the removal of part of the gland, which is why there is no impediment to the natural feeding. Is worth to remember that pregnancy and breast-feeding can eliminate the effects of the treatment.
Breast lift is a procedure for women with large breasts.
In the case of large breasts better results will be brought by a combination of breast reduction and lifting. Lifting itself gives the best results in patients with smaller breasts.
Preparation for the surgery
Each surgery is a burden for the human body. That is why our specialists always conduct interviews to qualify patients for surgery. General conditions for the surgery to be conducted include:
- good health (we do not perform procedures in patients with infections, particularly upper respiratory infections; anesthetic consultation is sometimes also recommended);
- procedures are not carried out during menstrual discharge, due to the reduced blood coagulability;
- it is necessary to test bleeding time and blood coagulation time, and perform complete blood count;
- it is necessary to perform breasts ultrasound or mammography - depending on the diagnosis we conduct further treatment and qualify for surgery (if the test shows changes in the breasts, we start their treatment after surgery);
- konieczne jest wykonanie badania USG piersi lub mammografii - w zależności od diagnostyki prowadzimy dalsze leczenie i kwalifikacje do zabiegu (jeżeli badanie wykaże zmiany w piersiach, podejmujemy się ich leczenia po zabiegu);
- it is advisable that the patient was vaccinated against hepatitis B virus (infectious hepatitis), but it is not a necessary condition to perform the procedure.
During the consultation before the procedure the doctor selects the type, shape and size of implants and scar location (surgical approach) and the location of the implant (under the mammary gland or under the pectoral muscle).
Possible comolications
In our clinic we put the greatest emphasis on providing patients with maximum safety. Each patient receives comprehensive information about the procedure, including about the possible complications (the doctor discusses them in detail during the consultation prior to the procedure).
Postoperative care
Immediately after the procedure elastic bandage dressings are applied. Dressings are necessary for about two weeks. They are changed during follow-up visits at the clinic, during this time the doctor will also remove the stitches. After the surgery breast swelling can occur accompanied by pain during movement. Specialized rehabilitative massage of the surrounding area and the use of cosmetics to strengthen the result (their choice should always be consulted with your doctor). During the period of convalescence excessive exercise is inadvisable.
Postoperative recomendation
The expected look of breasts is achieved after about 14 days (complete healing takes about 10 days). Breast swelling subsides within two months while the transformation of scars takes about six months (from redness to fading and absorption of scars).
During wound healing, it is recommended to sleep on your back, the patient should not engage in activities which cause her pain. Until the time of complete healing of breasts they may be swollen bruised, or have a different shape than expected (after healing breasts will reach the expected shape). Initially, there may also be decreased or increased sensitivity of the areola and breast nipple. Within a few weeks after surgery, these symptoms should subside, but if they remain please contact your doctor.
It is also advised to wear a special postoperative bra (starting from the 3rd day after the surgery)using which you can walk without having to wear bandages.
