Breast Lift Surgery for a Rejuvenated Appearance Breast lift or mastopexy lifts sagging or drooping breasts to provide women with a more youthful appearance Factors such as pregnancy, weight loss, gravity and ageing can lead to a loss of fullness in the breasts over the years. They lose the shape and firmness, and begin to sag as the skin loses elasticity. Breast lift surgery is a recommended solution for this cosmetic issue. This procedure can rejuvenate your appearance, and improve self-esteem and selfconfidence. Surgical Procedure The surgery reshapes and lifts the tissue for a better contour and repositions the areola and nipple higher. Excess skin, if any, is removed. This procedure may involve three incisions - one made around the areola, another running vertically from the bottom edge of the areola to the crease underneath, and a third incision placed horizontally beneath the breast and following the natural curve of the breast crease. Depending on the size, shape and extent of sagging there may be variations to the incisions. Augmentation Mastopexy with Implants This is a joint surgical procedure ideal for women with small, drooping breasts. To rectify the issue of loss of volume or fullness, augmentation is often recommended at the same time as the lift. In this procedure, saline, silicone or gummy bear implants are used to add volume to the bust when a lift alone is not sufficient to meet a woman’s aesthetic goals. Using implants to enlarge and enhance breast shape and volume in addition to tightening the skin and lifting the nipples enhances aesthetic appeal. This combination procedure is designed to •
To add fullness and volume
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To achieve a rounder bust shape
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Raise the drooping nipple and its surrounding skin
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Reduce the size of the areola
This combination procedure typically takes 3-4 hours to perform. Composite breast augmentation may also be offered which combines the implant procedure with fat transfer.
Use of 3D Imaging Technology for Optimal Results Leading plastic surgery practices offer the facility of 3D imaging technology which greatly improves outcomes. The Vectra 3D and Axis Three 3D imaging systems simulate the results, providing patients with the opportunity to view the expected results of the procedure, with or without adding implants, prior to having surgery. The imaging system takes an image of the actual patient and simulates an image similar to what can be expected after the surgery. This platform enables the patient to visually communicate with the surgeon on the expected results of the procedure. It is important to have the procedure performed by an experienced plastic surgeon specialized in cosmetic breast surgery. The right surgeon will explain the results that can be expected after the surgery and discuss the associated risks and benefits of the treatment before going ahead.