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For more information about breast lift surgery, contact our offices on the Gold Coast in Queensland or in Ballina, New South Wales.
Breast Lift Information for the Gold Coast and Queensland
The effects of pregnancy, gravity, and time can take their toll on breast tissue and skin. Regardless of size, breasts can begin to sag over time, losing firmness and fullness. A procedure known as mastopexy, or breast lift, is available at our Gold Coast practice in Queensland for women who want to restore their breasts to a more youthful shape.
- What is a breast lift?
- Who is a candidate?
- What can you expect after the operation?
- What are the potential risks?
What is a breast lift?
A breast lift, also called a mastopexy, is a surgical procedure which aims to correct the problems associated with sagging breasts. The sagging can result from genetics, ageing, weight loss, or pregnancy. If the sagging is not too extensive, then sometimes the best thing to do is to insert a breast implant to better fill the breast envelope. If, however, the sagging is too great, then a breast lift procedure is required. This can be performed with or without the addition of a breast implant at the same time.
The operation involves a general anaesthetic and can be performed on an inpatient or day stay basis. The nipple and areola are moved to the correct position, the excess tissue is removed and the breast is moulded into a more youthful, pleasing shape. It usually involves a scar around the areola, another scar that runs vertically down to the fold under the breast, and sometimes a scar in the fold itself. Breast lift surgery has a very high patient satisfaction rate. The operation often attracts an item number from Medicare and therefore some of the costs will be borne by Medicare and your Private Health Fund.
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Who is a candidate?
A woman who is considering breast lift surgery at our Gold Coast, Queensland or Ballina, New South Wales office will have a consultation with Dr. Craig Layt to determine whether or not she is a candidate. This procedure can help women who have sagging breasts due to pregnancy, ageing, weight loss, or genetics. Women who have large areolae are often also candidates as the areolae can be reduced using this technique.
What can you expect after the operation?
After breast lift surgery, your breasts will remain taped with bandages for about 48 hours. You will usually have a drain in each breast, which will usually be removed 48 hours after surgery. These are to drain away any excess fluid, which collects after the operation. Once the drains are removed you will be fitted into a surgical bra, which should be worn day and night for 6 weeks.
The breast lift operation is not a particularly painful one. Pain is usually well controlled with oral medication and this means it is possible for you to go home soon after the operation. Depending on your specific circumstances, there are often no sutures to be removed as absorbable (dissolvable) sutures are placed under the skin.
What are the potential risks?
Modern surgery is safe. However, all surgery involves some level of risk. Potential complications that are associated with breast lift surgery include changes in nipple sensation and asymmetry of the breasts after healing. All precautions will be taken to minimise the chances of any adverse reaction. You will be fully briefed on pre- and post-operative procedures to assist you with the best possible surgery experience, recovery phase and final outcome.
Contact Us
To schedule a consultation with Dr. Craig Layt, or to learn more about breast lift surgery, contact our Gold Coast practice in Queensland today. We will be happy to answer any questions you have.