PROCEDURE DETAILS
Lifting the breast and increasing the volume can be done as either one or two operations.
Most people prefer to have as much as possible done in a single operation. Done well, this is an exceptionally rewarding procedure that really pushes the boundaries of what is achievable in breast surgery.
During your initial consultation we will talk through exactly what you are looking to achieve, the level of uplift you are seeking, the scars you consider acceptable to achieve this and how much volume you would like to add. Any desirable changes in shape will also be discussed. The typical patients that are likely to get good results are those who have had children, lost breast volume, have loose or stretched breast skin and would like their breasts to look more like the way they used to. Most people are looking for enhancements that flatter their physique, provide them with a better silhouette and increase their body confidence.
TECHNIQUES
There are a whole variety of techniques depending on your shape, what you are looking for and the scars involved.
Most people looking for large lifts do best with procedures that involve a scar around the areola, a vertical scar from the areola down to the crease below the breast and a further scar within the crease. Most of the scars are therefore hidden fairly well and settle with time. Some people who just want one or both breasts lifted a little do very well with only a scar around the areola or this one and a short vertical scar below this. The implant is often still placed through a separate small scar within the breast crease.
RECOVERY AT A GLANCE
KEY FACTS