BREASTS (LIFT SURGERY) :
- ANAESTHETIC - GENERAL
- STAY IN HOSPITAL
1 DAY AND 1 NIGHT
- RECUPERATION 10
DAYS
The aging process coupled with weight loss, alternating
weight loss and gain, pregnancy and breast-feeding can
individually or collectively result in your breasts becoming
less firm and changing shape over the years. If however
the general size of your breasts is still to your liking
Breast Lift surgery can do wonders to not only restore
their firmness but also come close to restoring them to
their original position.
For more volume a breast implant may be inserted at
the same time. See Breast
Augmentation for more information in this regard.
Or for volume reduction, see Breast
Reduction, which can also be conducted during the
same procedure.
Prior to undergoing Lift surgery your surgeon will
discuss all the options you have open to you. From describing
the method that will be employed in a straight forward
Breast Lift procedure to the size and placement of implants
best suited to you if you choose to increase the volume
of your breasts at the same time. And what a Breast
Lift coupled with a Breast Reduction would entail.
The final decision however on which procedure would
be best suited to you will be based to a large extent
on your personal aspirations and desires for the outcome
of the procedure.
Another aspect of your pre-operative discussion with
your surgeon will be with regard to what you personally
can do pre-operatively to assist in the process, how
you can expect to feel at various stages post-operatively
and just how long it will take after the procedure for
you to make a full recovery.
YOUR MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ANSWERED:
HOW WILL I CHOOSE THE RIGHT SURGEON
FOR MY PROCEDURE?
Although all South Africa’s leading cosmetic
surgeons are highly trained and experienced in all
cosmetic/plastic surgery procedures they naturally have
individual, specialist areas of interest and expertise.
Once Surgical Attractions has assessed your particular
desires and aspirations concerning the outcome of your
procedure we will marry them to the surgeon best suited
to your special needs. The surgeon’s CV details will
then be sent to you for your perusal and acceptance.
HOW WILL MY SURGEON ASSESS MY PARTICULAR
SURGICAL REQUIREMENTS?
When you complete the Medical History section of the
General Enquiry Form you will be asked to submit it
together with a clear and reasonably close-up digital
photograph (in colour) of the area of your body that
requires surgery.
Once your recommended surgeon has assessed your particular
requirements along with your medical history and digital
photo, Surgical Attractions will arrange an obligation
free teleconference between the two of you.
At this stage your surgeon will not only be in possession
of all the facts relating to your particular case but
also be in a position to recommend the exact method
to be employed to achieve the results you desire. Your
surgeon will also be available at this point to answer
any questions you may have as regards your surgery and
the outcome.
You will be encouraged at all times prior to your
surgery to continue getting to know your surgeon by
asking as many questions as you like.
On arrival in South Africa Surgical Attractions will
arrange a personal meeting between you and your surgeon.
Once again the method of surgery and the desired outcome
will be discussed along with any other questions you
may have. If at this point you decide not to go ahead
with the procedure your decision will be respected.
CAN I BREAST FEED AFTER BREAST
LIFT SURGERY?
Most women are unable to breast-feed after Breast
Lift Surgery there are of course exceptions to every
rule and you may be one of them. However it should also
be borne in mind that some women are unable to breast
feed regardless of whether they have undergone breast
surgery or not. So be sure to thoroughly discuss your
particular needs and concerns in this regard with your
surgeon prior to surgery.
WHAT KIND OF IMPLANTS COULD BE
USED TO INCREASE THE VOLUME OF MY BREASTS?
There are two kinds of implants available. Both consist
of a soft outer shell, of either a smooth or textured
appearance, filled with either silicone or a saline
(salt water) solution.
Surgeons vary in their personal choice of implant
but generally speaking tend to favour the silicone variety
because of their more natural feel. There was a time
when Silicone implants received bad press but based
on current belief, and the fact that breast augmentations
using silicone implants have been performed on millions
of women since the early 1960’s, with only a tiny percentage
proving problematic, there is no conclusive evidence
of silicone implants being detrimental to health.
The final choice however will be arrived at in consultation
with your surgeon.
SHOULD I TAKE ANY PRECAUTIONS PRIOR
TO SURGERY?
If you are a smoker you will be advised to stop smoking
prior to surgery in order to prevent unnecessary complications.
Arnica tablets, Vitamin E in large doses, analgesics
like Aspirin, and even some anti-inflammatory drugs
should also not be taken prior to surgery as they can
promote bleeding during the process.
Your surgeon however will give you personal advice
in this regard.
IF I DECIDE ON HAVING IMPLANTS
HOW WILL I KNOW WHICH BREAST SIZE TO GO FOR?
Taking your personal desires, height, weight and age
into account, your surgeon, based on his or her vast
experience in this matter, will recommend the perfect
implant size for you.
Due to a slight swelling of the breasts, as a result
of the procedure, your exact post-operative breast size
will only be known some weeks after surgery. Thereafter
they will be subject to change depending on normal weight
gain or loss - as per prior the surgery.
HOW WILL THE PROCEDURE BE PERFORMED?
Usually an incision is made around the areolas and
another along the crease of the breast. These two incisions
are then joined by a vertical incision from the areola
to just under the breast. Once these incisions have
been made the skin around the breast is tightened and
the incisions closed. Dissolving stitches will be employed
in the procedure and you will be required to wear a
surgical bra for a post-operative period.
Following the completion of the procedure and depending
on your particular circumstances small tubes could be
inserted to act as drains to prevent unwanted fluids
accumulating.
WHAT SHOULD I DO IN PREPARATION
FOR THE PROCEDURE?
If you are a smoker you will be advised to stop smoking
some weeks before surgery to assist in the healing process
and to help prevent any unnecessary complications during
surgery.
You should also avoid the intake of vitamin E in large
doses, Arnica tablets, analgesics containing aspirin,
and many of the anti-inflammatory drugs some weeks prior
to surgery to avoid excessive bleeding during the procedure.
Your surgeon will however provide you with a more
detailed list of do’s and don’ts prior to surgery.
CAN BREAST LIFT SURGERY CAUSE CANCER?
There is no evidence to suggest that breast lift surgery
increases your chances of developing breast cancer.
HOW CAN I EXPECT TO FEEL AFTER
THE PROCEDURE?
Generally speaking recovery is a relatively quick
process. You will be somewhat tender to start with but
after a few days be able to move around with relative
ease. In order to prevent any complications such as
unwanted bleeding you will only be permitted gentle
movements. Indeed any unnecessary pressure on your breasts
or strenuous movements like bending or stretching could
be detrimental to your progress. You will be encouraged
to be very gentle on yourself at this time.
Your stitches will be fully absorbable and the swelling
and bruising should take between 2 to 4 weeks to settle
down.
HOW SOON BEFORE MY LIFE’S BACK
TO NORMAL?
As in the case of most surgical procedures you will
be encouraged to take it easy after breast lift surgery.
However after a few weeks you will generally speaking
be getting on with life as normal. Strenuous exercise
should be avoided until you feel 100%. It is also not
advisable to engage in any sexual activity too soon
after the procedure. Your surgeon will advise you about
this and at the same time stress the need to treat your
breasts with great care for a good 6 to 8 weeks following
surgery.
RISKS
As with everything else in life there are also risks
involved in surgical procedures. No matter how good
the Surgeon performing the Surgery may be, complications
can arise. Therefore before proceeding with any surgery
of any kind please discuss all your concerns with your
surgeon and ask as many questions as you like so that
you are in a position to make an informed decision.
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