The surgery

Breast lift is done under general anesthesia. Depending on the case complexity, it takes between 2 and 3 hours. There are many techniques, but the most used one is the one when an anchor shaped incision is done following the natural breast curves. The extra skin is removed and the nipple and areola are moved higher following a pre made drawing. At the same time, the breast tissue is separated from the pectoral muscle and the breast is locked into the new position with non resorbable stitches. A circular scar around the areola, a vertical scar from the areola to the breast cease and one scar in the cease will result. The patients with small breast and minimal ptosis can be candidates to modified procedures that require smaller incisions. If it has been decided that a silicone implant will also be used, this will be inserted into a pocket under the mammary tissue or the pectoral muscle. A small tube may be placed in each breast to drain off blood and fluids for 24 hours.

Post surgery hospitalization

Hospitalization lasts for about 1-2 days, during which antibiotics are given to the patient. The patient will wear an elastic garment outside the normal garment. In the first days after the surgery the breasts will be swollen and painful.

Recovery