Mastopexy (breast lift)

Mastopexy (breast lift)
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Anesthesia: General anesthesia.

Duration of operation: 1 to 3 hours (3 to 4 hours if done in conjunction with breast augmentation).

Length of stay: not required. Extract the same day.

Discomfort: A weak or moderate degree. Within 2-7 days you may need pain relief drugs.

Swelling and bruising: disappear in 3-10 days.

Violation of sensitivity: Temporary numbness may persist for 2 weeks to 2 years. The risk of permanent loss of nipple sensitivity is about 5%.

Bandages: removed after 1-7 days.

Seams: Most surgeons use absorbable threads, which are located under the skin and do not require removal. If the doctor does not use absorbable sutures, stitches will be removed in 10-12 days.

Support: During the 1-4 weeks required to wear a compression garment. You can not wear a bra with the "bones" as long as the surgeon does not resolve.

Work: You will be able to return to work after 3-7 days.

Exercise: You can renew after 2 weeks.

Final result: Shown after the scars finally drawn out - after 6-11 months.
 
Recommendations and warnings.

With a weak degree of breast ptosis scars can be located just around the areola. When moderate to severe degree prolapse requires elevation, after which the scar is formed. The stronger the omission of the mammary glands, the longer the scar.

2-4 weeks before surgery to quit smoking.
If the chest is large, the probability of re-sagging over time more.