Breast
uplift surgery is a common procedure and is often performed
together with a breast
enlargement. A breast uplift may be required if the
position of your nipples are below the crease of your
breasts before surgery. Remember, that this procedure
alone will not increase the size of the breasts.
Before the Procedure
It is essential that you get professional, sound advice
before you proceed with breast uplift surgery. This means
that you will need a consultation with a Mills & Mills
surgeon. At Mills & Mills Medical Group, we believe that all advice should
be free, and you will not be charged for seeing our surgeon for this procedure.
Before you attend for your consultation it would be useful
to write down any questions you may have about breast uplift
surgery. Its easy to forget once you are there. Try and take
someone with you for support, although if you want to keep
things totally private, that’s fine too.
You will also meet with one of our patient co-ordinators. They are on hand to
give you information such as the cost of the procedure, availability at our hospitals
and make all the arrangements for you when you have decided to proceed. Remember,
they are not there to give clinical advice; only our surgeons can do that.
The Consultation
At your consultation our surgeon will take a detailed
medical history to help establish if you are suitable for a
breast uplift. At your consultation our surgeon will take a
detailed medical history to help establish if you are suitable
for the procedure. You will have the opportunity to ask all
of your questions directly to the surgeon. He will also examine
you and make his recommendations. He will explain the benefits
of a breast uplift and the risks too. Following your consultation
with the surgeon, your patient co-ordinator will be able to
confirm the cost and make all arrangements for you if you decide
to proceed.
Pre–operative screening
As part of your breast uplift procedure, you may be required to undergo certain
tests beforehand. Your surgeon will tell you if he would like you to have any.
These may include blood tests, E.C.G. and mammogram for example. We must ensure
that you are fit and well to undergo a breast uplift.
The Procedure
A breast uplift is always performed under a general
anaesthetic. This means that you will be asleep throughout
the procedure.
The aim of the procedure will be to reposition the nipple to the midline of the
upper arm. The breast tissue is pulled up and the excess skin is reduced.
A breast uplift takes about one and a half to two hours for the surgeon to complete.
In some cases a mini lift is all that is required. Your surgeon will advise you
if this is possible before surgery.
After the procedure
You will need to remain in our hospital for one
night. Occasionally it may be necessary to stay for an extra
night.
You will have swelling and some discomfort following the procedure. You will
be asked to wear a good support bra after the procedure, usually for at least
six weeks. It is best to avoid bras with under- wires during this time. When
you are discharged from our hospital you will be taken back home if you live
locally, or to your hotel to begin your recovery.
You will have sutures which may need to be removed, or may be dissolvable. Your
surgeon will advise you of this before you leave. It is important that you rest
after the procedure and you need to arrange to be off work for two weeks.
Avoid strenuous exercise for six weeks at least.
Your aftercare with your surgeon will be scheduled for you. If you live in the
United Kingdom then your appointments will be made with the surgeon there. It
is important that you attend these as we will need to monitor your recovery and
progress.
Free Consultation - the
next step
The next step is to arrange a free
private consultation with a Mills & Mills Surgeon at
a centre
near you. This is easy to do. Simply call us on the number
provided and we will do the rest. We will be happy to chat
with you on the phone and answer any questions that you might
have. We know how important this procedure is to you. It is
our aim to provide you with a service second to none.
We look forward to hearing from
you. |
