Breast lift (mastopexy)

Post surgical retrieval

After you leave the clinic the stitches are removed, 12 days after the surgery; this can also be done by your family doctor. You must wear a surgical bra for 2 to 3 months. Areola and nipple sensitivity modifications may appear but these usually disappear in the first 6 weeks. They are rarely permanent.
You can go back to work in maximum 1 week after the surgery but demanding spots must be avoided for 1 month. The surgery does not hinder breast-feeding if you have a new pregnancy but this will negatively influence the scars and the breast position.
As for the scars, by the sixth month they will have turned red and swollen. After 9 months - 1 year they will diminish and turn light. It is recommended to avoid exposure to sun for one year to prevent the darkening of the scars. We do our best to make the scars as small and inconspicuous as possible. Yet, it is important to understand that breast lift scars are large and permanent but they can be covered by the bra or bathing suit.
You must take into consideration that the new breast position will not be permanent; the effect of gravity, pregnancy, aging and weight changes may determine the gradual reappearance of ptosis.

Conclusion

With this surgery we have a wide ranging medical experience: more then 2500 cases operated on, within a 15 year period. If you have realistic expectations and you are prepared to bear the consequences which consist in a permanent scar, breast lift is the solution for you.