MASTOPEXY (BREAST LIFT)

The term Mastopexy refers to the art of sculpting and shaping breast tissue and improving its position with different surgical techniques, achieving an anatomical, functional, and aesthetic result. Mastopexy techniques can be performed with or without the use of breast implants.

Over the years, genetic factors and, in some cases, pregnancy and breastfeeding have their effect on the mammary gland.

Surgical Technique

Breast lift or mastopexy uses the patient's own tissue to lift and reshape drooping breasts.

When examining your breasts in my office, we must consider the size, shape, skin quality, position of the areola-nipple complex, and the desired result to define the surgical technique to be used (size and position of surgical incisions).

The use or non-use of breast implants is carefully analyzed during the initial consultation.

Surgical time is 2 to 4 hours; hospitalization is generally not required.

Pre-Surgical Examinations

Basic tests include: complete blood count, PT, PTT, platelets (coagulation tests), creatinine and urinalysis (kidney function tests).

Breast ultrasound and mammography are required for every woman over 35 years of age who will undergo breast surgery.

Other specialized tests should be considered for certain patients.

Post-Operative Care and Recovery

Home rest for 3 to 5 days.

Local ice for 24 hours.

Local heat after the second post-operative day.

Antibiotics and analgesics for 7 days.

Use of a medical bra that protects and immobilizes for 3 to 4 weeks.

Pain tolerance, response to swelling, and the scarring process cause differences in recovery days.

Generally, 5 to 7 days of incapacity for work activities and 2 to 3 weeks for sports activities.

Complications

This is a safe procedure performed on thousands of women every year without major complications. Like any surgery, it carries risks which we can detail during our consultation. Some of these complications may include:

• Poor scarring.
• Sensitivity alterations.
• Breast asymmetry.
• Infections.
• Hematomas.

Medications or substances that may increase the risk of complications should not be consumed.

Smoking may contraindicate the surgery.