MASTOPEXY (BREAST LIFT)
Type of anaesthetic
General anaestheticLength of surgery1-2 hoursNights in hospital0-1 nightsScarsVaries: around nipple/ ‘lollipop’/ ‘anchor’
Type of anaesthetic
General anaesthetic
General anaesthetic
Length of surgery
1-2 hours
Nights in hospital
0-1 nights
Scars
Varies: around nipple/ ‘lollipop’/ ‘anchor’
Recovery
1-2 weeks off work
4 weeks gentle exercise
6 weeks strenuous exercise
Follow-up
2 weeks (dressing clinic)
6 weeks
6 months
1 year
A third option may be used when there is a loss of breast volume in combination with a significant degree of ptosis. This operation involves combining skin tightening with the insertion of breast implants, or augmentation mastopexy. This is a relatively complex procedure, and it may be performed in one or two stages. The advantages and disadvantages of each approach are discussed as part of the pre-operative consultation process.
AUGMENTATION MASTOPEXY (BREAST UPLIFT WITH IMPLANTS)
Type of anaesthetic
General anaestheticLength of surgery2-3 hoursNights in hospital1 nightsScarsVaries: around nipple/ ‘lollipop’/ ‘anchor’
Type of anaesthetic
General anaesthetic
General anaesthetic
Length of surgery
2-3 hours
Nights in hospital
1 nights
Scars
Varies: around nipple/ ‘lollipop’/ ‘anchor’
Recovery
1-2 weeks off work
4 weeks gentle exercise
6 weeks strenuous exercise
Follow-up
2 weeks (dressing clinic)
6 weeks
6 months
Annual check-up for life