Mastopexy: Benefits of lifting the breasts

What is mastopexy?

It is a surgical procedure that consists of removing excess skin from the breasts in order to lift them and return them to their original place.

Benefits

Helps put the breasts in their original place.
By combining the mastopexy and breast augmentation procedures, the patient, in addition to repositioning the breasts in their place, can also choose the breast size they want.
Also with mastopexy, excess tissue and skin are removed to reduce breasts.
Have a more rejuvenated and attractive neckline.
Immediate results and easy recovery when following the post-operative advice.

What are the times of surgery?

Times may vary depending on the patient.

Duration of surgery

2 - 3 hours

Discomfort time

1 day

Recovery time

10 days

Type of anesthesia

Block with sedation

Hospitalization required

Yes

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you have any questions? Check out some of the most common questions and answers.

1 What is mastopexy?

The lack or loss of elasticity of the skin, either due to factors such as excessive weight loss, pregnancy, lactation, or simply due to gravity, causes the breasts to sag. Mastopexy is an intervention that is performed to lift sagging breasts, raising them, correcting flaccidity and shape. There are different techniques to raise the bust, which is defined by the surgeon according to the case of each patient.

2 Who are the candidates for a mastopexy?

Candidates for mastopexy are women who have sagging breasts, breasts with large areolas or nipples below the breast crease, and are not pregnant or lactating.

3 Does the surgery leave visible scars? Where?

The scar depends on the technique to raise the breasts, incisions are required around the areola, vertical, horizontal. Normally 2 scars are necessary, one around the areola and another vertical, starting from the areola to the groove of the breast. In cases in which the breast is very sagging, an additional scar is necessary running through the submammary groove creating an inverted T.

4 What are the recommended medications after surgery?

The medications are analgesics and antibiotics.

5 What are the risks and possible complications?

Bleeding, seroma, changes in the sensitivity of the areola, infection, and problems with healing.

6 What does the total cost include?

Includes: fees for the surgeon and his surgical team; stay in hospital and post-surgical check-up appointments.

Does not include: post-surgical girdles (Brassier), pre-operative analysis, and medications.

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