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Medical Video: What is a breast lift (mastopexy)?
Definition
What is mastopexy?
Mastopexy (breast uplfit) is a cosmetic surgery that functions to remove the layers of skin on your breast to improve the shape of the breast.
What are the benefits of mastopexy?
Your breasts will become firmer and have a better shape.
When do I need to undergo mastopexy?
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, gravity, weight, normal aging, and offspring can change the shape of your breasts to become loose. If according to your surgeon you cannot use a breast implant to reach the contour / shape you want, you should follow the advice. Also, if the tissue around the nipple or areola is elongated, you might consider mastopexy.
Prevention & warning
What should I know before doing mastopexy?
Mastopexy will not significantly change the size of your breasts or repair the top of your breast. If you want your breasts to look bigger or smaller, you should consult a surgeon to do an alternative method or combination with other surgeries.
Is there an alternative for mastopexy?
Use push up bra can make your breast shape beautiful. If the surgeon may see that your breast size is small, the surgeon will recommend breast augmentation surgery. If your breast size is large, the surgeon will recommend breast reduction surgery or breast reduction.
Process
What should I do before mastopexy?
This operation is carried out under general anesthesia or general anesthesia. This means you will fall asleep during surgery. You will be asked to fast. This means that you should not eat or drink for about six hours before surgery. However, it is important to follow your anesthetist's advice. At the hospital, the nurse will check your heart rate, blood pressure, and urine. Your surgeon will explain the preparation for your surgery. You may need to do a mammogram (breast x-ray) before surgery.
What is the mastopexy process?
Surgery usually lasts about 90 minutes. Your surgeon will dissect the areola line (the dark area around the nipple) and dissect it vertically below your areola. Then the excess skin is removed and your breast tissue is formed. Your surgeon will lift your nipple so that it is in a higher position.
What should I do after mastopexy?
Color changes will occur in the breast and you will feel swelling. You can go home the same day after the surgery. You will be able to return to work after a week, depending on the type of work. You can do some activities that are not too heavy, such as carrying a child, after about two weeks. Regular exercise will help you to be able to do normal activities as quickly as possible. Before you start exercising, ask the health team or doctor for advice.
The mastopexy result will change gradually over time. Your breasts will become more supple and natural.
Complications
What complications can occur?
General Complications
- pain
- bleeding
- wrinkles / sores in the abdomen
- blood clots
- infection of the dissected part (wound)
Special Complications
- lumps or swelling appear in the breast
- numbness or pain in the outside of your breast
- loss of skin, including the areola and nipple
- stiff shoulders
- changes in breast and nipple stimulation
- the ability to breastfeed is reduced
- problem with breast appearance
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