The Operation: Mastopexy or breast lift is an aesthetic surgery performed to enhance the shape of the breast and create a more youthful contour and appearance. As women age, the breasts may begin to sag or become ptotic. This process is often accelerated by pregnancy and nursing. Healthy patient who have reasonable expectations from the surgery and understands the advantages and disadvantages of the operation is a good candidate for a breast lift. The breast lift surgery usually takes 4-6 hours however you will be observed in the recovery room for an hour or two until stable before being moved back to your private room.Small drains might be retained to drain blood on both sides; it will be left for one night and your chest will be wrapped in elastic bandage.

The Incision Site: Most breast lift surgeries involve placing an incision around the areola, the pigmented skin around the nipple, under the nipple and within the fold under the breast. There are several incision design used for breast lift surgery namely:
Peri-areolar: Around the outside of the areola
Peri-areolar with vertical limb: Around the outside of the areola and a straight down incision. This technique is also known as the Popsicle incision
Inverted T Inframammary: Vertical incision from the middle of the infra-mammary fold to the areola. This procedure is often used when sagging is extreme.

The Preparation Before Operation:

2 Weeks Before: Stop smoking well in advance of surgery. Stop taking Aspirin, Herbal or diet supplements and certain anti-inflammatory drugs as taking these substances can cause increase bleeding.
On Consultation Day: Prepare for medical check up, physical exam and discuss expectations, your medical history such as any drug or food allergies, underlying medical conditions and on-going medical treatments to the plastic surgeon. The surgeon may take photographs before and after surgery and keep the photos in your medical record.
24 hours and 12 hours Before: Scrub chest, both breasts and armpits with anti-bacterial soap for 10 minutes on the night before and in the morning of your surgery.
8 hours Before Operation: No food or drink, take off jewelries, nail colors on hand & feet

The Preparation After Operation:

24 hours after Operation: You will be encouraged to ambulate as soon as you can manage.
On the 2^nd Day: Your wound will be dressed, drains and intravenous painkillers will be taken out and you will be discharged when you are feeling well.
On Discharge: You will be given a written instruction on when to take your antibiotics, anti-inflammatory and analgesic pills and you’ll be advised on the date of your follow-up visit.
7 days After: Your follow-up visit and removal of stitches. You are expected to stay in Phuket for at least 7 – 10 days to recuperate well. You will also be taught proper breasts massage maneuver.
1^st – 2^nd Week After: You will be ask to avoid swimming, only light exercise and you may be allowed to use a soft sports bra. Pain may vary however can be controlled by medications. The swelling in your breasts may take three to five weeks to disappear. Feel free to contact our office by email anytime once you are back home in your country.

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