Breast Lift: Going For The Surgery After Pregnancy
It is a fact that a breast lift can improve the appearance of a woman who may have
just recently undergone pregnancy as well as breast feeding from the result of that pregnancy. This form of plastic surgery is sometimes combined with an implant, but also may not be. Mastopexy, another name for the operation, is done by tightening and trimming off excess, sagging skin and tissues which may be the reason why the breasts appear droopy or saggy.
Full Mastopexy
This is usually the more satisfying technique for a breast lift procedure. This technique means more incisions made to the area making scarring more likely but it also means that more improvements can be done with the number of incisions.
Traditionally, the incisions are made in or near the naturally occurring creases of a woman's breasts. This significantly lessens the risk of more visible scars. The incisions are made right under the base of the mound, around the areola and from the areola to the center of the mound base. Basically an inverted letter T is formed when the incisions are finished.
These incisions give the surgeon the most room to improve the appearance of the woman's bosoms. The tightening of the tissues and the other glandular tissues in the area is done with these cuts. This form of breast lift can be accompanied by putting in implants to make the improvement even more pronounced.
Some doctors find that the patients will not be satisfied by just making their breasts appear pert and firm but also wish to have a fuller bosom as well. Some factors may need to be considered for the combination of procedures and to all patients are ideal for the combined operations. The cost of the combined procedure may be cheaper than having each individual operation done at different times.
The scars of the operation are less visible as time goes by but may not fully vanish for many patients. Recovery period is basically long but is not difficult. Strenuous activities are to be avoided since these may cause the incisions to rupture. Activity is encouraged but not so difficult or strenuous. The dressing may need to be changed frequently, depending on what type the surgeon placed on the incisions.
The area may swell for several weeks and some discomfort may be experienced by the patient for up to a few months after the breast lift. Regular visits to the doctor are required.