Breast Uplift Surgery
A number of factors can cause women's breasts to lose their shape, such as weight loss, having children or simply due to natural ageing process. Although exercise can help, breast uplift (mastopexy) surgery is sometimes necessary.
Shapeless breasts can have a negative effect on self-esteem but breast uplift surgery corrects the position of the breasts to give you a rejuvenated appearance and a lasting boost to your confidence.
The Procedure for breast uplift surgery
Breast uplift (mastopexy) surgery can be done without significantly altering the size of your breasts, although some patients take the opportunity to have a breast enlargement at the same time.
To achieve the 'lift' that is required from a breast mastopexy operation any loose skin is removed and the breast is lifted, whilst at the same time the nipple is repositioned centrally on the new, now firmer breast. If there is only a small amount of breast tissue present, implants can be inserted during the surgery to improve size at the same time.
Recovery from breast uplift surgery
The breast uplift procedure usually involves an overnight stay in hospital. Following surgery, to keep the breasts supported, you will need to wear a supportive bra (eg sports bra) day and night for 6-12 weeks. If stitches need to be removed, this will take place approximately 7 days later, following your procedure. It is usual to take around one to two weeks off work and introduce yourself gradually back into exercise over a number of weeks.
