Hospitals and Cost of Breast Lift (Mastopexy)

Breast lift also referred as mastopexy, is a surgical procedure performed to lift the breast.It is done by eliminating excess skin and tightening the surrounding the tissue, which will help in reshaping and re-support the new breast contour. This procedure is for anyone and recommended in case of:

• After pregnancy (Breast becomes saggy}
• Weight fluctuations, which causes the breast tissue to stretch and lose elasticity
• Gravity, with time the gravity causes the breast ligaments to stretch and sag
• One of the breasts falls than the other

A breast lift surgery can reduce the breast sagginess and lift the position of the nipples and the darker area (areolae) surrounding the nipples.  It is, in essence, a surgical procedure to improve the shape and feel of Breasts among women. 

Procedure

This procedure can be done in the hospital or as an outpatient surgical procedure and performed under sedation or local anaesthesia .it will take approximately 2-3 hrs. The technique used will depend on the location of the incision. The doctor might recommend an incision around:

• Around the areolae
• Extending downward from the areolae to the breast creases
• Horizontally around the breast creases

Stitches can be placed deep within the breast to reshape the breast tissue and to reduce the size of the areolae. O, After the procedure, the doctor will bring together the breast skin and close the incision with stitches, surgical tapes or adhesives. Complete recovery may take up to 6 weeks, but the patient can notice an immediate change in the appearance of the breast.