There are several factors that make the bust losing its original shape and firmness tending to fall. A loss of elasticity of the skin by aging joined the action of gravity and factors such as pregnancy, lactation or any variations of weight that change their appearance and size. The cosmetic surgery uses a technique called mastopexy to solve this problem. This operation also serves to reduce the size of the areola if this is great. On the other hand, if we want to enlarge the size of the breasts, it is possible to combine it with an increase of breast cancer.
Who can get a mastopexy?
Can be performed in women of any age, however it is advisable to wait until breast development is complete. This is the ideal solution for women who have fallen breasts, nipples or flaccid pointing downwards.
Some patients want surgery to compensate for changes arising in pregnancy, but it should be noted that a new pregnancy can go back to defuse the skin of their breasts and amenguar results. In such cases it may be advisable to postpone the operation. However it should be stressed that the mastopexy does not put at risk or the pregnancy and lactation.
Women who have small breasts getting better results from this operation. While it is possible the operation may be carried out in breasts of any size, whether they are too bulky and heavy the results are not as durable.
Emotional maturity of the patient is of importance to their expectations are realistic and you can understand that the operation allowed her to feel better about it.
Are the results permanent?
The operation by many years improved the appearance of their breasts, but not excuse the subsequent changes that may occur during pregnancy, changes in weight or aging. When intervention is combined with an implant, the results tend to be more durable.
How should I prepare?
In a prior consultation your surgeon will evaluate the steps to follow in line with their expectations, needs, medical history and current health status. Aspirin and other drug use Anticoagulants should be left to take a period of time prior to the operation. Your doctor will need information about their previous surgeries, pregnancy, the results of their mammograms and the medicines you take, including dietary supplements and herbal compounds. In some cases it is necessary to make a new mammogram. Tell about their habits and health problems, since some of them, such as smoking and high blood pressure can influence its future development. If you plan to lose weight, talk, as it may be desirable to stabilize their weight before the intervention. He will give you additional information prior and inform him about the risks and potential complications.
It is essential that someone accompanying plan to go home and help during the first days after surgery.
Does it require general anesthesia?
In most cases general anesthesia is applied, in rare instances the intervention is performed under local anesthesia and sedation. In the first case the patient sleeps, the second is relaxed and feeling no pain.
How is the operation?
The surgery can be done in a sanatorium or in an outpatient surgery center and lasts between one and a half hours and three hours. The technique is suited to the particular characteristics of each patient. Usually three incisions are made: one around the areola, which descends from another vertically from the edge of the areola to the crease below the breast, and a third in the fold. The surgeon removes excess skin and nipple and areola are moved to a higher position. If it is desirable to reduce the size of the areola. Al suturing, the breast becomes its new form. In some cases, when the breasts are small and little-fallen can be made smaller incisions, or just around the areola. When doing a simultaneous increase in breast implant is placed under the mammary gland or under the pectoral muscle. To finish he puts a bandage or a special bra.
How is the recovery?
You can go home a few hours after the transaction or, if necessary, can be placed until the following day. Most feel the discomfort can be relieved with medication, although there may be pain in the breasts and nipples burning for a couple of weeks. One or two days after surgery may get out of bed and walk. The swelling gradually decreases and disappears after 3 to 6 weeks. The drainage retires at 24 or 48 hours, and the bandage, at 5 or seven days, is replaced by a special bra. A week later the stitches are removed and may resume their normal activities should be careful to raise their arms and in the treatment of their breasts. To resume the exercise and full movement of his arms have to wait several weeks. During the early months can reduce the sensitivity of the nipple, it is usually a temporary problem, but in some cases can be definitive. The three mastopexy often leave permanent scars, which the surgeon tries to minimize around the areola, and below it in the submammary fold. Fortunately can be hidden under the underwear or bikini, and visibility will diminish with time. After the surgery the bust is higher and firm. The ultimate result may be seen when the swelling disappears. The success of the intervention will depend on you to follow strictly the instructions of your plastic surgeon. This operation is safe if done by a competent professional. Every year many women undergo this surgery successfully, however, no medical procedure is free of risks and complications.
Your surgeon will inform you on the subject.
