Breast uplift- Mastopexy (with or without implants)
Some women experience descent of their breasts over time leaving them with breasts that sit low on the chest and often the nipple sits even lower. These patients may choose to undergo uplift surgery. There are many reasons for this to occur - the ageing process, weight loss, pregnancy and breast feeding and even genetics all play a part in this phenomenon. Luckily it can be improved by uplift surgery also known as mastopexy.
A further group of women also feel their breasts are too low and too small and may notice that they lack fullness especially to the upper part of the breasts. These women may benefit from breast uplift with implants.
Breast uplift- Mastopexy (with or without implants) is available at our Bolton, Blackburn and West Yorkshire locations.
Time in Theatre
2-4 hours
Return to work
1-2 weeks
Recovery time
6 weeks
£
Average cost
From £6900 (Mastopexy - no implants)
About Breast uplift- Mastopexy (with or without implants)
Mastopexy is performed under general anaesthesia. During surgery the breast tissue is lifted and reshaped and the nipple repositioned to create a more youthful and aesthetic breast.
Many breast uplift patients chose to stay in hospital overnight. You may wish to allow 1-2 weeks to recover following surgery depending on your occupation. Mr Molajo recommends wearing a surgical bra 24 hours a day for 6 weeks. He also requests that you avoid heavy lifting and activities that cause bouncing for 6 weeks.
1 week: wound check and review
6 weeks: You should be able to return to most of your normal activities. Your scars will start to fade.
After a few months: Your breasts will continue to soften and feel more natural. Your scars will continue to improve over the next 12-18 months.
The decision to have a breast uplift is very personal but empowering. The consultation with Mr Molajo is relaxed but informative and seeks to determine what you want to achieve. There are situations where breast uplift is not right for a patient. Mr Molajo is always open and honest and will tell you if he feels surgery may not be right for you.
Breast uplift surgery usually produces high satisfaction but certain risks need consideration. They include risks common to all surgery - infection, bleeding and unpredictable scarring; nipple related issues including sensation changes, inability to breast feed and loss of blood supply to the nipple leading to nipple loss (very rare). In most cases the size achieved is close to what the patient wishes, but it is not possible to guarantee final cup size. Breasts continue to change and will change further with time. If implants are combined with uplift, then risks associated with implants must also be considered. Mr Molajo will cover the risks in great detail at your consultation.