What is Breast Lift Surgery?

After pregnancy and breastfeeding, a number of women have experienced that their breasts firmness has lost. Breast lift surgery is a cosmetic surgical procedure through which excess skin is removed and surrounding tissues are tightened and reshaped to support the new breast contour. So, if one wants her boobs to look fuller then it would be better to consider breast lift and augmentation surgery, however, if one is looking for smaller breasts then go for breast lift and reduction surgery.

Who should go for breast lift surgery?

· If should be physically fit and have a stable weight

· If a non smoker

· If have realistic expectations

· If having sagging breasts, have lost shape and firmness

· If nipples point downward

· If one breast is lower than the other

Surgical success depends on various factors including a doctor’s skills, and the patient’s openness during consultation. The doctor may ask several questions related to one's health and lifestyle. It is therefore, important for the patient to be prepared from her side and answer questions such as why does she want to go for this surgery, her present medical conditions, drug allergies, previous surgeries or any other questions that the doctor might ask.

While discussing with the patient, the surgeon may examine the breast, skin quality, nipple position, and may take the measurement of the breast. The surgeon may take pictures of the breasts for medical record. She may discuss about the surgery options and a course of treatment, risks, potential complications, and the use of anesthesia during breast lift.

Before surgery, patients are asked for a number of medical lab tests, get a mammogram, and avoid taking aspirin and other anti inflammatory drugs. Those who smoke are advised to quit smoking. In addition, one may get some special instructions such as what one should do on the day of the surgery, post-operative care and follow up. The plastic surgeon will discuss about the procedure and where the surgical procedure will be performed.

In addition, to benefits, breast lift surgery comes attached with certain risks as well. Here are some risks one should be aware of:

· An unfavorable breast lift scar

· Infection

· Skin discoloration

· Breast asymmetry

· Pain

· Fluid accumulation

· Anesthesia risks

· Breast contour and shape irregularities

Breast lift steps:

One might be curious to know what actually happens during breast lift surgery. The surgical procedure may involve several incision patterns as well as techniques. Some particular techniques are performed based on the shape and size of the breast, position of the areolas, breast sagging, and the skin quality around the breast.

Procedure 1: Use of anesthesia

Anesthesia is given prior to surgery. Among two different choices such as intravenous sedation, and general anesthesia, selection is made on the basis of the patient’s physical condition.

Procedure 2: The Incision

There are basically three kinds of incision patterns:

a. Around the areola

b. Around the areola and vertically down from the areola to the breast crease

c. Around the areola and vertically down from the breast crease and horizontally along the breast

Procedure 3: Reshape the breast

After making an incision, the surgeon works on lifting the underlying breast tissues. During this procedure, the nipple and areola are repositioned, and excess skin is removed.

Procedure 4: Closing of Incision

After reshaping the breast size, excess skin is removed and tightened during closing of the incision. Some incision lines may remain visible and permanent in nature, but in most of the cases, it fades and improves over time.

Procedure 5: The Visible Result

The results are immediately seen. And with time, the post surgical swellings resolve and incision lines fade.

Breast lift surgery costs?

There is no fixed cost for breast lift surgery and varies depending on the surgeon’s fee. In addition, other fees are also included including hospital facility costs, anesthesia cost, medications cost, post-surgery garments cost, and costs for medical tests, besides others.