Aesthetic Procedures: Breast Lift Mastopexy

Are you a good candidate for a breast lift? 

You would be a good candidate for a breast lift procedure if you have/are: 

1. Droopy, deflated breasts that are bothering you
2. Completed breast feeding for at least 3 months after pregnancy
3. In good health otherwise, maintaining a regular exercise and diet regime
4. A non-smoker
5. Optimised, well controlled medical condition(s) (do inform your doctor of any medical condition)

How to prepare for a breast lift? 

Prior to embarking on your breast lift procedure, be sure to have consulted a board-certified plastic surgeon to discuss a definitive surgical and recovery plan. It is also recommended to have completed a recent breast screening mammogram prior to surgery. To optimise recovery, do remember to inform your plastic surgeon about all the medications and supplements you are taking, as there may be some which need to be stopped prior to surgery. Smoking severely affects outcomes and significantly increases your risk of complications, so it is advisable to quit smoking before considering surgery. Our nurses will be on hand to advise and measure out the suitable compression garments for your surgery. Lastly, once you have worked out your recovery plan, do set aside ample space and time for your recovery, and enjoy the experience.

What does the procedure involve?

What to expect during and after a breast lift? 

Prior to the procedure, it is important to have a detailed discussion with your plastic surgeon about the details of your desired procedure. Depending on your current breast size and shape, adjunctive procedures such as the use of fat grafting or breast implants, to improve size, projection and upper pole fill, may be discussed with you. This may in turn affect the type of incisions used and this will all be decided with you prior to surgery.

Breast lift procedure is typically a day surgery procedure. 

Post-surgery recovery would be dependent on the procedure chosen, and it would vary from a few days to a few weeks. Most patients could expect their wounds to heal up in a week or two, and gradually return to normal activities from thereon. Simple cardio- or stretching exercises can be started around the 3rd week, strenuous activities and heavy lifting can be gradually resumed after 4-6 weeks, depending on your individual progress. 

It is normal to experience swelling, bruising and pain during this recovery phase. Compression garments help to quickly reduce swelling, bruising and pain for the first few weeks. For more extensive types of surgeries, you may be required to care for a small plastic tubing connected to a bottle (also known as a surgical drain). The surgical drain is often used to rapidly reduce swelling, bruising and surgical fluid accumulation under the skin and wounds, and these can be removed in the clinic after some time.

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