Breast Lift Surgery
A breast lift, or a mastopexy, is a surgical procedure that is designed to combat sagging or drooping breasts by giving a fuller, more youthful appearance. Our breast lift surgeons here at UKA in Manchester have over 30 years of experience in delivering desired outcomes for our patients.
Mastopexy Surgery in Manchester
As mentioned above, the main purpose of going through breast lift surgery is to improve the appearance of the breasts, unlike other surgeries such as breast augmentation or reduction, where the focus is on size. The most common reason why people turn to our breast lift surgeries in Manchester is because they are unhappy with the drooping nature of their breasts. A breast lift can be combined with a breast augmentation procedure to get the correct symmetrical results.
UK Aesthetic For Your Breast Lift in Manchester
For breast lifts in Manchester, here at UK Aesthetic, we have a team of vastly experienced, accredited surgeons with over 100 years of combined experience. Surgery of any kind can be daunting, especially when it comes to altering physical appearance, and we want our patients to feel safe and confident in the hands of our surgeons.
Our surgeons are members of a number of reputable associations, including the BAPRAS, ABS and BAAPS, to name a few. They are always adopting the newest advancements in surgical techniques, too, so you can maintain peace of mind that your breast lift surgery is being performed with experienced, adept hands. Your surgery and recovery will be facilitated in The Alexandra Hospital, one of the largest award-winning private hospitals outside of London.
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What Should You Expect During Your Breast Lift Consultation?
Expectations & Medical History: An idea of your medical history is essential, as it helps us weigh up possible risks. As with any surgical procedure, it’s important that you’re honest and open with us so that we can advise on the best possible procedure.
Surgical Technique Confirmation: From a clinical point of view, we will be able to determine the best surgical technique during your consultation. This includes the most optimal incision site to reduce the risk of scarring and also determining whether a combination of treatments is required.
B&A examples: We feature some breast lift before and afters on our website. A larger variety of B&A images will be available to assess in person during your breast lift consultation in Manchester.
Breast Lift Timeline: Once you feel clarity regarding the breast lift surgical process, we can outline your bespoke treatment timeline and set a date for your surgery in Manchester. Thorough instructions on how to best prepare for your breast lift surgery, in addition to aftercare instructions, will also be provided.
How Should I Prepare For Breast Lift Surgery?
In order to perform the breast uplift surgery, you will be put under general anaesthetic. If you are unwell or have any health issues leading up to the surgery, you should let us know immediately, as this can play a role in how you react to the anaesthesia. There are also certain precautions that you will be asked to take, including:
– Stopping smoking around 6 weeks before your breast lift surgery
– Refraining from taking any form of inflammatory drugs or herbal supplements
– Avoiding aspirin in the 14 days leading up to your surgery date
What Happens During Breast Lift Surgery?
Breast lift surgery to rejuvenate sagging breasts doesn’t take long to perform. The surgery takes around 1.5 – 2.5 hours and will involve creating incisions around the nipple area down towards the breast crease. In some circumstances, an incision will be needed around the breast crease also. Once the incision is created, it will be here where the breast tissue is removed before being reshaped. Once completed, the skin is tightened, and the incisions are closed with dissolvable stitches.
What to Expect After Breast Lift Surgery
After the breast lift has taken place, you will be taken back to the ward. You’ll likely have some noticeable swelling after undergoing breast lift surgery, which is expected. For ideal results, we recommend wearing a support bra 24/7 for 6 weeks. Ensure to keep your incisions dry before your pre-op consultation a week later.
We’ll recommend you avoid heavy exercise for the first week or so before potentially performing light exercises around 2-3 weeks after your mastopexy surgery.
You should also consider arranging a mode of transport to and from our Manchester-based clinic. We’d advise taking around 2 weeks off from work, depending on the profession that you’re in. For more physical lines of work, you may need more time off.