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Breast Lift

What is breast lift surgery?

Breast lift surgery (mastopexy) helps shape and improves the appearance of the breasts by elevating them, thereby creating an illusion of larger breasts. It also helps create a more youthful, lifted appearance.

Why choose a mastopexy?

Many women opt for mastopexy due to its versatility. It's a great choice if your breasts sag excessively and your nipples point excessively downward. This procedure can significantly boost self-esteem and confidence. While it doesn't increase the size of the breasts, it enhances their appearance, making them appear larger in a natural way. What's more, mastopexy can be combined with other reconstructive procedures like breast reduction or augmentation, ensuring that your enhanced breasts look and feel natural, giving you the power to customize your breast appearance.

How do you perform a breast lift?

Various surgical techniques enhance the aesthetic appearance of the breasts. The specific technique for extracting breast skin and remoulding the breast tissue varies, depending on the patient’s unique situation. Stitches are strategically inserted deep within the breast tissue and used to tastefully minimise the size of the areola. A surplus of breast skin is removed, and the nipples are carefully elevated and shifted to a higher position on the breasts. As a result, this creates a perkier, more cosmetically appealing appearance.

What can I anticipate after a breast lift?

Your plastic and reconstructive surgeon, a dedicated professional, carefully wraps gauze over the operative site to protect the area and prevent infection. You may also have to wear a surgical support bra to increase the protection of the operative site. Tiny tubes are carefully inserted at the incision sites to remove extra fluid and blood from the regions. It’s normal for bruising and swelling to occur at the incision sites near the breast. The area will appear pink or red over the next few months. However, these side effects should subside with proper post-operative care guidelines and follow-ups.


FAQ

1What does a breast lift do?
A mastopexy raises the breast tissue, offering a significant and cosmetically appealing lift that can enhance your appearance and boost your confidence.
2Does a breast lift last forever?

Unfortunately, due to the natural effects of age, a breast lift is not permanent but lasts for many years, providing a long-lasting enhancement to your figure.

3Is a breast lift safe?
It depends, but a breast lift performed by a highly qualified plastic and reconstructive surgeon, with their expertise and experience, will be considered safe.

Dr Phalafala’s Commitment

Dr Phalafala's success lies in her collaborative, detail-oriented approach to complex surgery. She develops personalised treatment plans focused on each patient’s unique needs, supported by a foundation of empathy, communication, and clinical excellence. Her goal is to provide transformative outcomes through reconstructive and cosmetic surgery that not only enhance form and function but also restore confidence and quality of life.

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