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Purpose
The breast
consists of milk ducts and
glands. They are surrounded
by fatty tissue that
provides shape to the
breast. The pectoralis major
muscle or chest muscle is
situated beneath the glands.
Factors such as pregnancy
and breastfeeding (when the
milk glands are enlarged) or
rapid weight loss, combined
with the effects of gravity,
can lead to stretching of
the skin with age, which may
cause the breast to droop or
sag. The purpose of the
Breast Lift lies in the
aesthetical improvement of
the breast shape,
re-creating a harmonious,
naturally round breast form
by surgically raising and
tightening muscle. The
result is achieved by the
partial removal of skin. The
breast volume is not changed
by this cosmetic plastic
procedure.
Minimum
age
18
years
Methods
and procedures
By
the Breast
Lift Surgery (medical
Mastopexy) over incisions which vary
in length and position depending upon
the applied technique
[skoog, winner, pitanguy]
and according to
the desired final result, excessive
skin is removed and the breast is
re-modeled (therefore the procedure is
also called Breast Modeling or Breast
Sculpture).
Anesthesia
General
anesthesia
Hospital
stay
1-2
days
Recovery
Application of the post-operative compressive garment for up to
one week. Subsequently the
patient uses a special bra
for sports activities during
the first 30-50 days. Stitches
are removed after 10-14
days.
Longevity
The result of the new Breast Shape is in principle permanent. The
aging process may
compromises the result in
the course of the time in a
natural way. Pregnancy and
breastfeeding may also, in a
natural way, compromise
the result.
Notes
Final
result after 6-8 months.
Smokers
usually have to count on an
extended recovery time after
surgery. The risk of
complications is higher than
with nonsmokers.
Learn
more about
the pros and cons of the
different techniques of
incision, the risks of scar
visibility, and pre-and post
operative procedures to
ensure the best results. See
inside the
reserved
area.
Special Infopage
Breast modelation
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