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When we talk about operations or breast surgery, everyone usually thinks about him breast augmentation or mammoplasty and breast reduction. However, there are many other operations that can be performed in relation to this part of the body, among others, we find the breast lift or mastopexy, tuberous breasts and nipple reconstruction, among many other surgeries.
Also, breast surgery is one of the most demanded interventions All over the world, therefore, today we will tell you everything you need to know about breast lift.
What is a mastopexy?
As its name suggests, the chest lift is a surgery to lift saggy breasts or with uneven shapes. Typically, this surgery is done to give the chest and cleavage a more youthful appearance. At present, it is one of the most performed interventions together with breast augmentation and reduction. Moreover, sometimes, depending on the size of the breasts, these interventions can be combined.
In other words, if you want to enhance your chest as it is too small, you can also resort to breast augmentation. On the contrary, if it is too large, in addition to performing a lift, the chest can be reduced.
Is intervention It consists of repositioning the mammary gland removing excess skin. The operation requires general anesthesia without intubation and usually lasts between two and four hours, depending on the characteristics of each patient. In addition to elevating the breasts, this intervention improves the symmetry of the chest.
When can I have this intervention?
There are many cases in which a woman may think of undergoing this type of surgical intervention.
Some cases in which many people consider having this operation are the following:
- After pregnancy: Due to breastfeeding and pregnancy, sometimes our breasts are not the same as before. For this reason, many women decide to reposition their breasts after becoming mothers. We recommend that if you are thinking about having this intervention before becoming a mother, you may want to postpone it until this happens, since the shape and size of your breasts can change during pregnancy.
- Weight loss or gain: on these occasions, the physical transformation of our body also affects the chest. Due to excess skin, the breasts tend to sag and appear more saggy. Therefore, weight changes are one of the reasons why this surgery is performed.
- Aging: With age, it is normal for our skin to lose elasticity. This occurs because we do not produce the same amount of protein. One of the consequences of the loss of elasticity is the fall of the chest.
Postoperative
Many people do not have certain procedures due to fear of this post-operative phase. The postoperative period of a mastopexy it is not long. Typically, the pain caused by surgery is two to five days after it is done. Sometimes, if the mastopexy is accompanied by a breast enlargement, the pain may be greater.
In addition, this intervention has a weekly follow-up. It is important to bear in mind that, during the recovery period, you cannot gain excess weight or exercise your arms, at least for the first month after the intervention. It is also important that, during the first days, no gestures are made with the arms, such as combing the hair. Finally, it is also advisable to wear a special bra in the postoperative period, at least for a month.
