Breast Lift Melbourne – Coco Ruby Plastic Surgeons

Breast Uplift Surgery may be a good solution for women who:

• Want more youthful, perkier and  elevated breasts
• Are happy with the size of their breasts but would prefer a firmer, perky breast appearance
• As well as those that would like to remedy their sagging breasts and nipples.

A qualified and highly experienced Specialist Plastic Surgeon like those at Coco Ruby will be able to advise which procedure is likely to work best for you to achieve the surgical results you are after.

Why do people consider Breast Lift Surgery?

Some of the reasons people may be exploring surgical options include the following;

• Perhaps, your breasts have lost their shape and volume, and their pendulous positioning on your chest bothers you.
• When unsupported, nipples can fall below the breast crease or point downwards, which can cause self-consciousness.
• Breasts may have developed a flatter, elongated shape over time.
• Another reason can be Asymmetrical breasts. In other words, one breast sits lower on the chest than the other.
• Breast tissue may stretch and enlarge the size of the areolas
• Alternatively, weight loss, pregnancy or breastfeeding can leave breasts looking deflated.

All of the above can affect a person’s self-confidence. If restoring the breasts to a more desirable shape and position can help then why not go for it?

The procedure itself generally lasts for 2-4 hours. However, like a lot of things during surgery, this will vary from patient to patient. You will be under general anaesthesia for the length of the procedure.

Anaesthesia

Before your procedure, you will be given both Medication and General Anaesthesia. This is to ensure your comfort during your Surgical procedure.

Surgical Approach

There are different types of Breast Lift procedures that your Surgeon may perform, these include:

• Benelli
• Crescent
• Vertical Mastopexy
• Full Mastopexy

Closing the Incisions

• After your surgeon removes excess skin and reshapes your breasts they will tighten the remaining skin and close the incisions.
• Dissolvable sutures may be layered within the breast tissue to create and support the newly shaped breasts.
• Your surgeon may also use dissolvable stitches to close the skin.
• Some incision lines resulting from breast lift are concealed in the natural breast contours; however, others may be visible on the breast surface.
• Many women desire the smallest scar possible. However, an experienced Specialist Plastic Surgeon will recommend the incisions that best suit your particular needs and customise your surgery accordingly.
• It is important that you listen to your surgeon and do not diminish your result by demanding an incision that will not be appropriate for you.

All surgery has risks – for detailed information about the risks and potential complications of breast lift without implants surgery, please visit the risks of surgery page.

The length of your recovery period depends on several factors, including the procedure, patient health and lifestyle factors. As stated previously, recovery times vary from person to person. However, in general, patients should allow 10-14 days for initial recovery following Breast Lift surgery.

Compression Garment

• You will need to wear a firm fitting support garment after surgery.
• Your surgeon will advise you on how long you must wear it.
• Compression garments help minimise both swelling and bruising.
• Patients will wear them 24/7 unless showering or washing the garment.
• At Coco Ruby, we provide our patients with a compression garment.

 Exercise and Work limitations

• While you recover you will not be able to do usual activities.
• You will have to wait before you are able to resume certain lifting or exercise activities.
• You will not be able to do any heavy lifting for anywhere between a few weeks to a few months.
• Ask your Surgeon how long before you can start exercising, lifting children or grandchildren, and other heavy lifting or strenuous activities.
• Most patients are able to resume light duties including office work approximately 2 weeks post-surgery. However, depending on the surgery and individual more time may be necessary.
• In general, patients are able to resume gentle walking a few days after surgery.
• Your Surgeon will advise you, depending on which type of exercise you’re wanting to perform.
• You will need to avoid running, high impact or strenuous exercises until your surgeon gives you the all-clear.

 Getting good results

• Good results depend on a collaborative approach between both the patient and the surgeon as well as a healthy lifestyle.
• Follow instructions given to you by your Surgeon, and attend all post-operative appointments.
• Remember to follow post-op instructions precisely for a faster recovery.

Not all Surgeons have the same experience or intensive training and testing qualifications. Be sure you learn the differences between a Plastic Surgeon, a General Surgeon, Cosmetic Surgeon or other types of Surgeon. Also, when choosing a Plastic Surgeon word of mouth is always a great way to gain further knowledge.

Choosing a Specialist Plastic Surgeon means you are choosing an accredited recognised plastic surgeon that performs surgery in an accredited hospital. Look for members of FRACS, ASPS, ASAPS or ISAPS as some of the Qualifications of your Plastic Surgeon.

It is important to research a Surgeon’s qualifications and experience before deciding on the Surgeon. You can check your surgeons’ credentials at AHRPA. Our Breast Reduction Surgeons, Dr Craig Rubinstein, Dr Rebecca Wyten, Dr Geoff Barnett and Dr Patrick Briggs are all highly experienced, fully qualified specialist plastic surgeons with current FRACS memberships.