Breast Reshaping

Breast Uplift Surgery is a procedure that firms and lifts the breasts to restore the former, fuller appearance of your bust line. Breasts of any size can be lifted, and many women have a breast lift because pregnancy and breast feeding have left them with stretched skin and less volume in their breasts.

The surgery does not increase the size of your breasts, but it is commonly done at the same time as a breast augmentation when a bigger bust is desired, so that not only the firmness but the volume of your breasts will also be increased.

How long does breast lift surgery take?

Breast augmentation & uplift is an operation that usually takes 2 to 2.5 hours to complete using a general anesthetic and normally includes an overnight stay at the hospital.

What can I expect from the surgery?

Your expectations need to be realistic. Patients are pleased with the outcome and find that they have a feeling of increased self-confidence. Your breasts will be bigger, firmer & have much more volume. The overall achievement will be having a completely natural look that compliments your figure.

What will happen in the recovery period?

Most of your discomfort will be subsided with prescription medication. Following the operation, you will have a light dressing in place which will need to be kept dry for 2 weeks. The scars will be firm and pink for at least six weeks and may remain the same size for several months. It is important to keep in mind that they may take up to 2 years to fade. You will have follow-up visits in the months after uplift surgery to check on your progress.

What is the recovery time?

This varies from patient to patient however most patients are able to go back to work after a week. Although you can walk about and do very light activities right from the next day, it is advisable not to do anything strenuous for 7 to 10 days. The average recovery time is between 1 to 2 weeks.

Cosmetic Breast Surgery Procedures

There are many varied Cosmetic Breast Surgery procedures available for women depending the reason you want to have the procedure and your envisaged end result. But whatever your reasons, there will be a breast surgery procedure to meet your individual needs.

Breast Surgery Procedures

Some of the breast surgery procedures are:

1. Breast Augmentation

Breast augmentation is essentially the enhancement of the breasts to increase their size, through a cosmetic surgery procedure using implants. It is also popularly known as a boob job. The implants are usually shells made up of silicone and are filled with either a soft silicone gel or saline. It is not necessarily the case that this type of breast surgery procedure is always for cosmetic reasons, as it can also be upon referral for medical reasons. A relatively straightforward procedure these days, breast augmentation surgery normally takes around 1.5 hours to complete, with recovery usually including an overnight stay at the cosmetic surgery clinic of your choice.

2. Breast Asymmetry

This breast surgery procedure is usually performed for corrective reasons, addressing a difference in size or shape from one breast to the other, or sometimes even to correct nipple position. As a guide for you to ascertain if you require breast asymmetry surgery, it is usually recommended if one of your breasts is a cup size or bigger than the other. Depending on the nature of your breast asymmetry surgery, the procedure usually takes 2 to 3 hours under a light general aesthetic.

More Breast Surgery Procedures

1. Breast Implant Removal and Replacement

The need or desire for breast implant removal and/or replacement usually arises as a result of a leakage, rupture or rippling of the implant, a change in size/shape or capsular contracture, all of which can result in pain and discomfort. These problems can be addressed with this procedure, which is performed with the patient under either general aesthetic or an intravenous sedation.

2. Breast Reduction

Overly large breasts can have a profound effect on a womans life, from affecting her self-confidence and personal relationships to genuine discomfort. With realistic expectations, breast reduction surgery can give you smaller, firmer breasts to restore your confidence and so positively change your life as a result. Breast reduction surgery is performed under general anesthetic in a 2 to 3.5 hour operation, but the time taken depends entirely from case to case. After the surgery, it is usual to spend 1 to 2 nights in hospital but, again, this depends entirely on the extent of the procedure, as it can also be possible to return home on the same day as surgery.

Breast reduction can be done with traditional liposuction Surgery without making big scars.