BREAST LIFT (Mastopexy)
DESCRIPTION
The procedure for tightening, lifting and reshaping sagging breasts.
DURATION
Around 2-3 hours.
PAINFUL / PAINLESS
Both.
ANESTHESIA
General anesthesia or local anesthesia with IV sedation.
RECOVERY
Return to work after 7 to 14 days. You can start exercising in three to six weeks.
NUMBER OF TREATMENTS
One.
RISKS
Breast and/or nipple asymmetry, loss of feeling, unacceptable scars, anesthesia related complications.
STABILITY OF RESULTS
Permanent. Still, the force of gravity, pregnancy, fluctuations of body weight and age may affect the results.
PROS
Raised, youthful breasts.
CONS
Scar in the upper and possibly lower part of the breast.
YOU SHOULD ALSO KNOW
It is common to combine the breast lift with the insertion of implants which may help regain breast firmness or lost volume.
BREAST AUGMENTATION (Augmentation mammoplasty)
DESCRIPTION
Insertion of implants with physiological solution and silicone gel to augment the breasts, change their shape and/or improve asymmetry.
DURATION
Around 1 to 2 hours.
PAINFUL / PAINLESS
Painless.
ANESTHESIA
General or local anesthesia with IV sedation.
RECOVERY
Return to work after 7-14 days. Strenuous physical activity is possible after 3-4 weeks.
NUMBER OF TREATMENTS
One, although implants do not last forever. You might find yourself wantingor having to replace them.
RISKS
Infections, loss of feeling, collection of blood during the draining period, capsule contraction, implant leakage (particularly those with physiological solution) and its shrinkage, anesthesia related complications. Implants may cause problems with mammography scanning.
STABILITY OF RESULTS
Permanent, although the force of gravity and age may change the shape and size of implants.
BREAST REDUCTION (Reduction mammoplasty)
DESCRIPTION
Reduction of fat, glandular tissue and skin to make breasts smaller, lighter and firmer.
DURATION
Around 2-4 hours.
PAINFUL / PAINLESS
Your doctor may advise staying at the clinic overnight.
ANESTHESIA
General.
RECOVERY
Return to work after 2 to 4 weeks. More demanding activities possible in 4-6 weeks.
NUMBER OF TREATMENTS
One.
RISKS
Bleeding, infections, asymmetry, unacceptable scars, permanent loss of feeling in the breast and/or nipple, loss of tissue, anesthesia related complications. Breastfeeding function might be jeopardized.
STABILITY OF RESULTS
Permanent, although fluctuating weight and age may affect the results.
BREAST RECONSTRUCTION
DESCRIPTION
The procedure may include the insertion of implants or own tissue for breast reconstruction.
DURATION
Around 2-4 hours.
PAINFUL / PAINLESS
The doctor may advise staying at the clinicovernight.
ANESTHESIA
General.
RECOVERY
Return to work after 2-4 weeks. Strenuous activities possible in 4-6 weeks.
NUMBER OF TREATMENTS
One.
RISKS
Bleeding, infections, asymmetry, unacceptable scarring, permanent loss of feeling in the breast and/or nipple, loss of tissue, anesthesia related complications. Breastfeeding function might be jeopardized.
STABILITY OF RESULTS
Permanent, although fluctuating weight and age may affect the results.
GYNECOMASTIA SURGERY
DESCRIPTION
Procedure for tightening, lifting and reshaping sagging breasts.
DURATION
Around 1 hour.
PAINFUL / PAINLESS
Both.
ANESTHESIA
General anesthesia.
RECOVERY
Drains are removed after 24 hours, and the stiches two weeks later. Compression elastic bandage is worn for a few days.
NUMBER OF TREATMENTS
One.
RISKS
Swelling, hematoma and prolonged formation of seroma.