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Breast Uplift (Mastopexy)
What are the limitations?

Mastopexy can improve the appearance of your breast but cannot always recreate the shape your breasts were in the past.

It is not possible to recreate the natural supporting structures of the breast with surgery. Therefore, on its own, a mastopexy may not add to the fullness of your breasts above the nipple.

In common with all cosmetic surgery procedures, a mastopexy will not stop the clock. Your breasts will continue to age and will eventually sag again. It may be possible to have a further lift many years later, should you wish to.

If you opt to have implants placed at the same time as a mastopexy, the extra weight may accelerate the drooping process although augmentation of a small breast may help keep the breasts relatively high. Supporting your breasts as much as possible with a well-fitting bra will help counter the effects of gravity over time.

It is usually best to have breast reshaping once you have completed your family. Although there is no risk for future pregnancies, becoming pregnant is likely to stretch the breast again and reduce the beneficial effects of the procedure.

All surgery to the breast will leave permanent scars. It may be possible to limit the extent of scarring; for example by performing a 'vertical scar' or 'Le Jour'-type procedure.  Your surgeon will discuss this fully with you before the operation.

 

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