Breast Lift | Mastopexy

DESCRIPTION

Mastopexy or Breast Lift is a surgical procedure to remove or eliminate the excess skin in the Breast and lift the areolas or reduce them in size if they became stretched to make the Breast look youthful, firm and lifted.  If the volume of the Breast is too little or too big, an additional Augmentation (Implants) or Reduction of the Breast is recommended.  The incisions depend on the type of Breast Lift that is performed. There are three different types of Breast Lifts.

LENGTH OF SURGERY

The average time of this procedure is 1,5 to 2 hours.

TYPE OF ANESTHESIA

Usually it´s performed with a general anesthesia but in some cases it can be performed with a regional nerve block.

RISKS

• Infection.
• General anesthesia related risks.
• Excess Bleeding.
• Scarring.

We strongly advise you ask your surgeon all the doubts and questions you have about risks and possible complications in detail.

RECOVERY TIME

• Initial recovery time in the destination: 9 days
• Full recovery process: 4 to 6 weeks
• It is very important to follow the surgeon’s recommendations and instructions to ensure a positive recovery and the best results possible.