Breast Lift – Mastopexy Surgery

Breast Lift – Mastopexy Surgery in Dubai

A mastopexy procedure — also known as a breast lift — is a surgical procedure performed by a plastic surgeon to change the shape of breasts. The breasts are lifted and firmed to give you a more balanced, youthful appearance. 

A breast lift is achieved by removing extra skin that causes your breasts to sag or making your nipples point downward. Furthermore, breast lift surgeons tighten the tissue that surrounds the breast to give it a new shape and improved contour.

Mastopexy in Dubai is one of the available ways to make you feel better about your body, boosting your self-image and self-confidence.

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Why is a breast lift surgery done?

It is a biological fact that a woman’s breast changes over time. There are various reasons why this happens. For instance, your breasts lose elasticity and firmness as you grow older. Other reasons could be attributed to: 

  • Pregnancy
  • Weight fluctuations
  • Gravity 

Whatever your motivation to get a mastopexy, a breast lift can reduce sagging by raising the position of the nipples and the areolae. At your request, the surgeon can also reduce the size of the areolae.

Who is a good candidate for mastopexy?

You are a good candidate for a breast lifts if: 

  • Your breasts sag — or they’ve become flatter, longer, or lost shape and volume
  • Your nipples point downward
  • Your areolae have stretched out of proportion to your breasts
  • One of your breasts falls lower than the other

On the other hand, it should be noted that a breast lift may not be for everyone. If you’re considering pregnancy at some point in the near future, you may have to delay getting the procedure done. 

Breast-feeding is yet another consideration. However, it should be noted that unlike during pregnancy, breast-feeding is possible after a breast lift. This is because the nipples aren’t separated from the rest of the breast tissues. 

However, some patients may find it a little challenging to produce enough milk during this period. It’s important to discuss this with your mastopexy surgeon before taking the surgery. 

Consequently, it is also important to note that the size of your breasts will also determine how long you’ll enjoy the results of the surgery. Women with smaller sagging breasts will likely have longer-lasting results. On the other hand, larger breasts are much heavier, meaning there’s a high likelihood of them sagging again. 

Most importantly, it is crucial to note that a breast lift won’t significantly change the size of your breasts. If you require a significant change in size and shape, a breast lift can be done in combination with other procedures like breast augmentation. 

Mastopexy procedure

Before the surgery

You will talk to a plastic surgeon regarding your breast lifts surgery. During your consultation, your surgeon will:

  • Review your medical history
  • Do a physical exam
  • Discuss your expectations

Before the breast lift, you’ll also need to: 

  • Schedule a mammogram: you may be asked to schedule a mammogram before and after the surgery to help your doctors determine your progress.
  • Stop smoking: smoking decreases blood flow and may slow the healing process. You will be asked to quit smoking some time before the surgery and until after you’ve completely healed.
  • Avoid certain medications: your doctor will let you know of the medicines that you have to avoid before and after the surgery.

During the procedure

Breast lift techniques vary, and it is usually dependent on your precise requirements. Your doctor will first administer anesthesia before making the incisions. These incisions can be made: 

  • Around the areolae
  • Horizontally along the breast creases
  • Extending downward to the breast creases

Your surgeon will remove any excess breast skin and shift the nipple to higher positions. They will, afterward, bring the breast skin together and close the incisions with stitches, skin adhesives, or surgical tape. 

This entire process takes about two to three hours. It is usually an outpatient procedure, meaning that you will go back home on the same day.

After the procedure

You will probably feel some pain, discomfort, and soreness on your breast (especially the incision areas) for the first couple of days. However, your surgeon will prescribe some medicine to help alleviate the feeling. 

It is also not uncommon to feel numbness and loss of sensitivity around the nipple area within the first couple of months. Fortunately, this comes back within the first six months after the surgery. 

Depending on the situation, drainage tubes may be placed near the incisions but are usually removed within the first few days. You will also have the bandages replaced after the drainage tubes have been removed. 

Getting a breast lift in Dubai isn’t difficult. All you have to do is to reach out to Dr. Tarek Aesthetics and schedule your first appointment — we will handle the rest from there. Book your first consultation today.

Breast lift surgery in Dubai: FAQs

Your plastic surgeon will advise on the best procedure to help you achieve your aesthetic desires. However, if you like the size of your breasts but they droop or sag when you remove them from the bra, a breast lift would be ideal for you. 

If you feel like your breasts are too small, then an augmentation may be ideal for you. Some patients may need both. All these can be determined during a consultation with a plastic surgeon. 

During your first consultation, our breast lift surgeon in Dubai will discuss your goals, get to know you better, determine your motivation for getting the surgery, and also determine your candidacy for the procedure. 

You will also be shown your projected results should you go ahead with the procedure to help you be mentally prepared for the possible outcome. You will also be told what to expect in regards to scarring and recovery.

A good candidate for a breast lift surgery in Dubai should be healthy and has been approved for surgery. Their breasts should have been fully developed and the patient should be well-aware of their goals and have realistic expectations. Your surgeon may require you to undergo cancer screening before they can approve you for surgery. 

You should be ready to spend at least 5 hours at the surgical clinic on the day of your breast lift surgery. The procedure takes approximately 3 hours while the rest of the time is spent on anesthesia and preparing you.

Our breast lift surgeons in Dubai often use general anesthesia. IV sedation is popular when performing a breast lift surgery. During the procedure, you will be asleep and won’t be responsive to outside stimuli, meaning you won’t experience any pain. You will wake up when the procedure is already over.

You will require someone to take you back home after the surgery as you will have undergone anesthesia. You should plan to take at least 3 days off work and while some patients may experience minimal pain and discomfort, it is still advisable to take some rest after a surgical procedure. 

You will be given a compression garment to wear for at least six weeks, during which you will be barred from partaking in any strenuous physical activities like exercising. Drain tubes are unnecessary after a breast lift surgery at Dr. Tarek Aesthetics.

Breast lift surgery does not alter your ability to breast feed. There are patients that got pregnant after their surgeries and did not experience any problems breastfeeding. However, to avoid any unforeseen complications, breast lift surgeons recommend that you hold off the procedure if planning to get pregnant at least within the year.

Like with any other invasive surgical procedure, scarring is inevitable. However, highly experienced plastic surgeons at Dr. Tarek Aesthetics use techniques that make the scars less conspicuous. Moreover, the scars tend to fade off over the years and they will be virtually invisible.