Sir John Monash Private Hospital
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Sir John Monash Private Hospital
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Breast LiftBreast lift, also known as mastopexy, is a surgical procedure to raise and reshape sagging breasts. Sagging breasts are the results of many factors; pregnancy, nursing, aging and the force of gravity, are just a few. During a breast lift procedure the plastic surgeon can also reduce the size of the areola, the darker skin surrounding the nipple, or insert breast implants to increase the firmness and the size of the breast. A breast lift is normally safe when performed by a qualified plastic surgeon. However, as with any surgery, there is some risk involved. Check with your surgeon about the details of any risk or complication involved with this procedure. Breast lift is usually performed as an outpatient procedure, in an outpatient surgery centre, a surgeon's office, or a hospital. Occasionally it is done as an in-patient procedure in a hospital. Breast lifts are usually performed under general anaesthesia. Some surgeons using a small incision may prefer local anaesthesia, combined with a sedative. Breast lift procedures usually take one and a half to three and a half-hours. Some patients will be able to return to work in two weeks but should avoid lifting anything over their head for about four weeks.
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