Treatments
Breast lifting (mastopexy)
Many women suffer from sagging breasts after pregnancy, aging or slimming.
A breast lift can be considered when the breasts have sagged and/or when the positioning of the nipples is too low. The nipples will be repositioned to the correct height. This almost always results in a scar around the areola. A large nipple can be simultaneously reduced in size removing any excess skin under the nipple. A new technique can be employed whereby the pectoral muscle is used to reinforce the breasts. This gives a more permanent result and prevents new sagging. After surgery the breasts often appear larger because the gland has returned to its correct height and firmness.
Practically
A breast lifting is usually less painful than a breast enlargement. Discomfort is therefore usually limited to a few days.
Because of the limited discomfort, light activities and office work can usually be resumed fairly quickly. Sports and more strenuous activities may be resumed after 4 weeks, swimming and sauna only after 6 weeks.
Risks are similar to other surgical procedures - such as infection, poor scar healing, poor absorption of subcutaneous sutures.
After a breast lift, a sterile pad is put in place and needs to be changed every two days, which can be done by a district nurse. After two weeks, the dressing can be removed and a healing cream used. A sports bra is best worn for 4 weeks night and day.
