Category: Breast Lift

Women are always being told how important it is to wear a bra which is the correct size for them, particularly as research shows that a large proportion of women regularly wear the wrong sized bra. An ill-fitting bra will not support the breasts fully and can cause poor posture over time.

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As they get older or having had children, many women want to perk up their breasts and reduce sagging however they aren’t prepared to go under the knife. Thankfully, Botox appears to be the answer.

There is much pressure on women to get back to their pre-pregnancy shape as soon as possible after birth. One of the biggest complaints is a saggy chest area. As women get older, the chest area is one of the giveaways to a woman’s age as the area starts to sag, particularly in sun-worshippers, and wrinkles start to appear.

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Breast lifts are also known as ‘mastopexy’.

Procedure: Raises and reshapes sagging breasts by removal of excess skin and repositioning of remaining tissue and nipples. 
Length: 1 to 3 hours. 
Anesthesia: Local with sedation or general. 
In/Outpatient: Usually outpatient. Occasionally inpatient. 
Side Effects: Temporary bruising, swelling, discomfort, numbness, dry breast skin. Permanent scars. 
Risks: Thick, wide scars; skin loss; infection. Unevenly positioned nipples. Permanent loss of feeling in nipples or breasts. 
Recovery:  1 week or more: Back to Work
                  1 month: Stenuous Activity (exercise)
                  3 months +: Scars start to fade 
Duration of Results: Variable; gravity, pregnancy, aging, and weight changes may cause more sagging. Results may last longer when breast implants are inserted as part of the procedure. 

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