Breast Lift (Mastopexy)

 

Breast lift surgery or “Mastopexy” – the medical term for this procedure – is an extremely popular type of plastic surgery.

Breast lift surgery is usually requested by women whose breasts have sagged with time due to gravity, and who have endured the unflattering side effects of motherhood. Other women may seek advice for a breast lift if they have experienced extreme weight loss, which has left their breasts ‘droopy’.

Why have a Breast Lift?

One of the more common reasons that women would seek advice on mastopexy is because their breasts have been affected by motherhood. Breasts are impacted at both the pregnancy stage and during the breast-feeding stage. The dissention of the breasts as breast milk is produced can cause the strong fibres, which hold young firm breasts in place, to break apart. This is what can cause the breasts to move down the torso as the sheer weight of the milk filled breasts causes the skin to stretch. Once the skin around the breast area is stretched, it usually doesn’t return to it’s previous form – without surgical intervention.

Breasts that are unattractively altered in this way not only leave physical repercussions, but also psychological scars. A woman may feel less desirable as she is now more restricted to what she can wear and how she feels about herself naked. The loss of youthful attractive breasts can negatively impact a woman greatly. At this point women will often seek solutions, such as a breast lift, and approach a plastic surgeon to help.

Planning your Breast Lift (Mastopexy)

The first step is to book a consultation with the plastic surgeon that you are considering to perform your breast lift. The plastic surgeon will go through your medical history as well as identifying any potential allergies, which may affect the way that the mastopexy is conducted. The surgeon may also take photos and mark an outline where he or she will complete the incision. The surgeon will then appraise the volume of the breasts and if there seems to be a loss of volume, then the surgeon may suggest placing implants underneath the skin and then lifting the breasts.

Having a breast lift can be an extremely positive step for the individual as the surgery helps correct the symmetry of the breasts and create an aesthetically pleasing and youthful figure. Your improved physical appearance can in turn, alter your state of mind for the better.

Sagging breasts can be extremely damaging for a woman’s self confidence, as it not only affects their personal life but also their everyday life. Some of the simplest of choices such as what to wear, especially if it involves exercising or swimming can be embarrassing. How a woman feels about herself without clothes on can also have a big impact psychologically. It is often when women have these issues, that they will seek advice for having breast enhancement surgery.

Breast lift surgery is completed under a general anaesthetic and therefore it is a procedure that cannot be taken lightly. Women will often research months before undergoing breast enhancement surgery. The most common form of research conducted is usually finding pictures of models or celebrities that have the breasts and even the figure that the individual would like to have.

Finding the Right Breasts for your Mastopexy

Finding the breasts you want can be an extremely difficult task, as the breasts need to match your size and shape. Some individuals search and come up with completely incompatible breasts for their figures. That is why it is good to start looking for what you want in your breast lift, but also leave part of your search up to the professionals. On arrival at your consultation with the surgeon of your choice, you will be given a ‘bible’ of all the different shapes and sizes of breasts that you can imagine. The surgeon will then direct you to what would look best for your body type. This is a great way of choosing; in consultancy with the surgeon who is obviously very well informed in this field.

Once you have determined the outcome you would like and which breasts would suit you, including whether or not your surgery will include implants, your consultant will then familiarize you with all of the risks and complications that come with undergoing a breast lift operation.

An incision is made in the breast, depending on the complexity or degree of the uplift this can be limited to around the areola, extend vertically below the nipple or horizontally along the fold of the breast. Through this incision, the breast tissue is lifted and tightened. If desired, an implant can be used to augment the final shape of the breast. Be sure to speak to your surgeon about the type of incision that will be used and the expectations for the resulting scar.

Risks and Complications

Under law, the surgeon or anaesthetist will run through all the risks of having a general anaesthesia and these include; suppressed breathing, lowering of your blood pressure, heart failure and even death. Approximately one-third of patients who receive an anaesthetic during surgery will experience “anaesthesia sickness” or post-operative nausea and vomiting (POVN).

The risks and complications associated with the procedure itself can include; infection of the wound and scar area. Keloid scaring is possible for some patients, which is where the scar becomes raised and red after healing. This is not aesthetically pleasing and may require a further surgery to remove the scar and re-stitch the wound.

Haematomas are possible; these are pockets of blood that form whilst going through the healing process. In addition, after the surgery you may experience poor healing of the incision, breast asymmetry, and fluid accumulation within the base of the breasts. Other more serious risks and complications are issues like DVT, which stands for ‘Deep Vein Thrombosis’, which is a blood clot, which can lead to pulmonary and cardiac complications. Extremely firm breasts that may appear fake due to excessive scar tissue forming is another complication and risk that must be looked at prior to committing to mastopexy surgery.

Q. Does my insurance cover the costs for having a breast lift?

A. Unfortunately, as a breast lift procedure is a cosmetic surgery, your insurance company will be less likely to pay out. However, make sure that you ask and you never know.

Q. What is the recovery like for having a breast lift?

A. Once you have undergone a procedure like breast lift surgery, you will be given a special bra, which must be worn for 24 hours a day, for 21 days. This will help your breasts settle and help them position themselves during the healing process. The pain should subside over a period of a few months and the scar will heal completely approximately a year after the surgery.

Q. Will I lose the feeling in my breasts?

A. At the beginning, quite a majority of women who undergo this surgery experience loss of feeling around the breast due to the incision lines and the loss of nerves in the wound. After a period of time, once the swelling goes down, some women gain the feeling back, however there are some that do not.

Q. Will I be in pain after the procedure?

A. The pain depends on the individual, however it is likely that you will feel some discomfort at some point during the whole process. Your doctor will therefore prescribe you some painkillers to help.

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Vanessa's Breast Reduction Vanessa’s Breast Reduction Patient Story with Dr Craig Rubinstein September 2, 2019 - Vanessa’s recent breast reduction and lift with Dr Craig Rubinstein from Coco Ruby Plastic Surgery. Vanessa says when she went through IVF to have children one of the size effects of the hormones she took during that time was that her breasts grew “gigantic”! Vanessa had around 2kg removed and says her breast reduction surgery was the best decision she ever made. Dr Craig Rubinstein is a highly respected and experienced Australian Plastic Surgeon renowned for his breast work. To see more patient stories for Dr Rubinstein check out the blogs below. To learn more about Dr Rubinstein you can visit his website. Read another Dr Rubinstein Breast Reduction Patient Story         Further Reading about Breast Reduction Breast Reduction Surgery in Melbourne by Dr Jane Paterson Breast Reduction Sydney – Soliman Plastic Surgery Breast Reduction Melbourne by Dr Carmen Munteanu FRACS (Plas) Breast Reduction Perth WA by Dr Anh Breast Reduction by Dr. Guy Watts | Plastic Surgeon Perth Read more Breast Reduction Blog by Craig Rubinstein on PSH What to look for in a Breast Surgeon by Dr Craig Rubinstein Sue’s Breast Reduction Patient Story with Dr Craig Rubinstein Does Medicare Cover Breast Reduction or Breast […]
The Mummy Makeover – Carley’s Journey September 2, 2019 - Carley is a mum of 3, nurse and self-described “wellness junkie” based in Newcastle. After losing almost half her body weight, she did her research and chose to see Dr Nick Moncrieff from Hunter Plastic Surgery in Newcastle to talk about her surgical options. Now 9 months after her mummy makeover, Carley hasn’t looked back and even had her “model for a day” experience at the recent Hunter Plastic Surgery (HPS) patient journey photo shoot. And she looks amazing! We asked Carley some questions about her journey. Why did you consider surgery? After losing 68kg over 2 years, I was obviously happy to have the weight off, but really didn’t like the way my body looked. I still didn’t feel comfortable in clothes and found shopping difficult. It definitely had an impact on my family and I just wasn’t being the active mum I wanted to be for my kids. How was your experience with Hunter Plastic Surgery? From the first time calling I was made to feel welcomed by Kylie she was kind, friendly, knowledgeable and explained how the appointment worked and booked me in to see Jess for a Vectra surgery simulation. When I first walked in I […]
Breast Lift Enough What is a breast lift? When is just a lift enough? July 31, 2019 - Breast lift surgery is a procedure to lift sagging or drooping breasts. Also known as a mastopexy, a breast lift is able to create firmer, more supported breasts. Dr Isolde Hertess from Cairns Plastic Surgery says breasts lifts are common for women after pregnancy and breastfeeding, following massive weight loss, or to bring the breasts back to a more youthful position due to gravity and ageing. Dr Hertess shares some of her before and afters with us and talks about what’s involved in the breast lift surgery. What does breast lift surgery involve? Dr Hertess explains what the breast lift surgery involves. “During the procedure, excess skin and tissue are trimmed away and the breasts are tightened and lifted. The nipples may be repositioned to create the most natural-looking results. Breast lift surgery is not designed to change the size of the breasts; rather, it is to correct their position and create a higher and perkier bust line. An aesthetically pleasing bust line is not always about size – repositioning the breasts through a lift can improve the contour of the bust line, resulting in a more youthful look and boosted confidence.” There are several benefits to a breast lift […]
Breast Implant Revision Breast Implant Revision, A Facebook Live with Dr Eddie Cheng May 20, 2019 - We recently covered Breast Implant Revision a Facebook Live with Dr Eddie Cheng, Specialist Plastic Surgeon, Brisbane. Dr Cheng is the Plastic Surgeon who heads up AR Plastic Surgery in Brisbane and on this Facebook Live he shares with us information about Breast Implant Revision. At Plastic Surgery Hub we have gathered the questions that our community have asked Dr Cheng about Breast Implant Revision. The questions include removal of implants, removal and replacement of implants, size of implants, fat transfer and a whole lot more. This is a great opportunity to ‘meet’ Dr Eddie Cheng before even stepping foot into his clinic. Its obvious he is passionate about patient safety and with his A-Team he is assured of providing the best patient experience. Truly 5 star. To find out more about Dr Eddie Cheng check out the list of real stories and blogs on the website. Also if you would like to join our closed Facebook Support Group “Plastic Surgery Support Forum For Aussie Chicks” just type that into the Facebook search page, request to join, complete the 3 questions, and wait to be accepted. This is a great bunch of ladies each of them somewhere in their journey, […]
Combining Procedures Sharni’s breast reduction and lift, belt lipectomy and mons lift with Dr Matthew Peters April 1, 2019 - My weight loss journey started January 4th, 2017. For the first time in as long as I can remember I stood on the scales. A whopping 98.7kgs was staring me in the eyes. I was distraught, but knew I had to change. I began eating healthier and exercising daily, but the weight wouldn’t budge. Something more drastic had to be done, and I underwent my first life altering experience weight loss surgery. It was a hard battle, but I wouldn’t change it for the world. I triumphed with a loss of 45kgs in just over a year. I was left with redundant skin and large severely sagging breasts. After much research I found Dr Matthew Peters from Valley Plastic Surgery. The man who changed my life for the second time. My first appointment was August 15th, 2018. As soon as I met Dr Peters, I knew he’d be my surgeon. He talked me through everything and could do exactly what I wanted. I left beaming. I couldn’t wait to get home to tell my mum, she knew I was excited by how much I talked. I made the call. Surgery booked for October 16th, 2018. From that moment I had […]
causes of sagging breasts What Causes Sagging Breasts and How to Prevent Breast Sag March 27, 2019 - Firm and perky breasts are often seen as a symbol of youth for women of all ages. This can mean that seeing even the slightest amount of sagging in breast tissue can lead to a fair bit of emotional distress and frustration. Understanding some of the causes of sagging breasts can help women to maintain their firm breast tissue and a youthful silhouette. Fighting nature and the aging process As women go through each stage of life, it’s quite natural for her to experience changes to her breasts. Breasts can grow larger during pregnancy and breastfeeding, which can lead to the skin and breast tissues stretching and loosening. After pregnancy and breastfeeding, the skin is going to remain stretched and loosened. The thinning of skin, including the skin on the chest, is a natural part of the aging process. It happens due to a loss of collagen and elastin, which does often happen as women approach menopause. It’s also important to note that larger breasts are much more likely to be impacted by the effects of gravity. While you can’t stop the aging process, there are some steps that can be taken to help slow the process down and keep […]
Tara's Mummy Makeover with Dr Mark Edinburg Tara’s Mummy Makeover with Dr Mark Edinburg March 1, 2019 - Tara and her husband struggled to conceive and during the process, Tara’s weight fluctuated. They finally had a beautiful little girl however Tara was left unhappy with her body. She realised diet and exercise wasn’t going to be enough. Already having had minor procedures with Dr Mark Edinburg, Specialist Plastic Surgeon from Eden Institute in Sydney, Tara went to him for a Mummy Makeover. She had a breast lift with implants, a tummy tuck and some liposuction. Tara’s Mummy Makeover with Dr Mark Edinburg is a story many women will resonate with. To read more about Dr Mark Edinburg check out the blogs below. Or, if you’d like to arrange a consultation click here.      
Upper Pole Fullness Creating Upper Pole Fullness with a Breast Lift and Implants with Dr Raymond Goh February 28, 2019 - Dr Raymond Goh performs a large number of breast surgeries each year and shared these photos of a recent breast lift patient who also had implants to get the shape she wanted. The patient was a young lady in her 20’s who didn’t like her droopy breasts and larger areolas. She came to Dr Goh who performed a breast lift with small implants. Dr Goh says, “We were able to provide this patient with more upper pole fullness, better breast shape and more ideal nipple areola size and position. She also wanted to be slightly bigger in cup size, but wished to remain natural and in proportion to her body and lifestyle.” Upper Pole Fullness Many women request “upper pole fullness” from their surgeon. The upper pole is the part of the breast from the nipple upwards. A full upper pole refers to a rounder upper chest and cleavage. To achieve this look the surgeon needs to place the implant higher in the chest. There are a few things a surgeon considers to achieve upper pole fullness including: Patient anatomy – different patients have different builds and so different approaches are required. Placement of the implant – usually an under […]

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