Breast Lift with Implants - Procedures and Side Effects

What is a Breast Lift with implants?

This procedure features a breast lift with a breast enlargement in a single operative session. The lift is used for repositioning the breast on the chest, while the implant is used to give, or restore, upper pole fullness of the breast. This method may be carried out for cosmetic purposes, or as part of a reconstructive process.

Breast lift procedure steps

A breast lift procedure is attained through different patterns and techniques.

The most appropriate method is determined based on:

•        The degree of breast sagging

•        Breast size and shape

•        Skin quality and elasticity as well as the amount of extra skin

•        The size and arrangement of your areolas

Step 1 – Anesthesia

Medications are administered for your comfort during the surgical procedure. The choices include intravenous sedation and general anesthesia. Your doctor will recommend the best option for you.

Step 2 – The incision

There are 3 common incision patterns:

•        Around the areola

•        Around the areola and vertically down from the areola to the breast crease

•        Around the areola, vertically down from the breast crease and horizontally along the breast crease

Step 3 – Reshaping your breasts

•        The primary breast tissues are lifted and reshaped to recover breast contour and firmness.

•        The nipple and areola are repositioned to a natural and youthful height.

•        Enlarged areolas are reduced by excising skin at the perimeter.

•        Excess breast skin is detached to correct loss of elasticity.

Step 4 – Closing the incisions

After your breasts are reshaped, and excess skin is separated, the remaining skin is tightened, and the incisions are closed.

Step 5 – See the final output

The results for breast lift surgery are instantly visible.

Complications and risk factors linked with Breast lifting with implants;

•        Unfavourable scarring

•        Bleeding or hematoma formation

•        Infection

•        Prolonged healing

•        Changes in nipples or breast sensation ( temporary or permanent)

•        Skin discoloration & pigmentation changes

•        Swelling & bruising

•        Damage to - nerves, blood vessels, muscles and lungs (temporary or permanent)

•        Breast asymmetry

•        Fluid accumulation

•        Excessive firmness of the breast

•        Undersensitive or oversensitive nipple or areola

•        Blood clots

•        Slight risk of deep vein thrombosis, cardiac and pulmonary complications

•        Unbearable Pain

•        Bad reaction to anesthesia

•        Need for revisional surgery