Plastic SurgeryBreast Surgery:Breast Lift| Akai Clinic

Features & Cause about Worries

Over time, a woman's breasts begin to sag and areolas become larger.|
Incisions outline the area of the skin to be removed and the new position of the nipple. Reverse T method|
Skin above the nipple is brought down to reshape the breast. Sutures close the incisions, making the new contour of breast.|
Now, breasts are higher and firmer, with sutures located around the areola, below it, and in the crease under the breast.|

◎ Breast lift

Loss of skin elasticity, gravity and other factors such as weight loss, pregnancy, breast-feeding affect the shape and firmness of your breasts. Patients who are generally satisfied with the size of their breasts can have a breast lift to raise and firm them, resulting in a more youthful breast contour. Some patients may be unhappy that they have lost a significant amount of breast volume over time. In such cases, implants inserted in conjunction with a breast lift can increase breast size at the same time as the shape and position of the breasts are enhanced.

◎ What will the day of surgery be like?

Your breast lift surgery may be performed in my clinic. Often, a general anesthetic is administered, so that you will be asleep throughout the procedure.Alternatively, a breast lift may be performed using local anesthesia and intravenous sedation. When surgery is completed, you will be taken into a recovery area where you will continue to be closely monitored. Sometimes, small drain tubes will have been placed in your breasts to help avoid the accumulation of fluids. Gauze or other dressings may be placed on your breasts and covered with an elastic bandage or surgical bra.You may be permitted to go home after a few hours, unless you and we have determined that you will stay in the hospital or surgical facility overnight.

◎ How will I look and feel initially?

The day after surgery, you will be encouraged to get out of bed for short periods of time. After several days, you should be able to move about more comfortably. Straining, bending and lifting must be avoided, however, since these activities might cause increased swelling or even bleeding. You may be instructed to sleep on your back to avoid pressure on your breasts. Any surgical drains will be removed within a few days of surgery, at which time your dressings may also be changed or removed. You may be instructed to wear a support bra for a few weeks, until the swelling and discoloration of your breasts diminish. Generally, stitches will be removed in stages over a period of approximately 2 weeks, beginning about one week after surgery.You may notice that you feelless sensation in the nipple and areola areas. This is usually temporary. It may, however, take weeks, months before sensation returns to normal. Your breasts may also require some time to assume a more natural shape. Incisions will initially be red or pink in color. They will remain this way for many months following surgery.

◎ Results of a Breast Lift

Breast lift surgery will make your breasts firmer and more uplifted. The position of your areolas and nipples will be enhanced, and the size of your areolas will be aesthetically pleasing. The incisions from your breast lift surgery will heal and fade over time. It is important to realize, however, that the incision lines will be permanently visible. In some instances, they will eventually be only faint lines. Certain individuals may have incision lines that are more noticeable. Fortunately, the incisions for your breast lift are in locations easily concealed by clothing, even low-cut necklines.

◎ How long will the results last?

Unless you gain or lose a significant amount of weight or become pregnant, your new breast shape should remain fairly constant. However,gravity and the effects of aging will eventually alter the size　and shape of virtually every woman's breasts. If, after a period of years, you again become dissatisfied with the appearance of your breasts, you may choose to undergo a second breast lift procedure to restore their more youthful contour and appearance.

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