Question 1

What does breast lift mean?

Accepted Answer

Breast lift, also known as mastopexy, is a surgical procedure to reshape or uplift the sagging breasts of a woman to enhance the aesthetic appearance. This is an elective cosmetic procedure to provide a firm and uplifted look to the breasts. The surgery may be performed alone or in combination with Breast augmentation (enhancement) procedure.
In this surgery, the plastic surgeon will remove the excess skin and tissues, and the skin is shifted to tighten, envelope and insert more volume to the breast. An implant may also be used to add projection and smoothen the skin. It can also involve elevation of the position of the nipple and areola region, which gives a more forward and youthful appearance.

Question 2

Why is breast lift surgery needed?

Accepted Answer

Common reasons for opting a breast lift surgery are:

Restoring or enhancing the shaped breast after pregnancy and breastfeeding. The breast may undergo changes after pregnancy and often leave the breast stretched and sagging. A breast lift can help reverse these changes and provide a more aesthetic and natural-looking appearance.
Improve breast contouring after undergoing a significant amount of weight loss. Sometimes, the breast volume reduces after losing weight, or they start sagging. 
Help provide a more proportional and youthful appearance to the breast by removing excess skin.
Enhance the overall breast profile

Women of all ages can undergo breast lift surgery.

Question 3

What happens during a mastopexy?

Accepted Answer

The surgery is performed under general anesthesia
The surgeon makes the incisions, depending on the type of surgery, and lifts the underlying breast tissue to reshape and improve the contour and firmness of the breast. Then, the nipple and areola are repositioned based on the individual&rsquo;s shape to give a natural and more youthful appearance to it.
If required, the enlarged areolas may be reduced by removing skin at the perimeter and the excess breast skin is removed to cover for the loss of elasticity.
After reshaping and removing the excess skin of the breasts, the remaining skin is tightened. The surgeon then closes the incisions, which remain concealed in the natural breast shape.

Question 4

When can I resume work after breast tightening surgery in India?

Accepted Answer

Most patients are able to rejoin work within a week after their breast lift surgery. However, this may vary depending on the nature of their jobs and the speed of recovery. A person can do most of the daily activities after a few weeks postoperatively.

Question 5

What restrictions should I follow post breast lift surgery?

Accepted Answer

It is recommended to limit exercise and strenuous physical activities, besides walking, during the first 2-6 weeks after undergoing a breast lift.
The patient should also avoid bending and lifting or straining as these activities may result in increased swelling or bleeding.
Talk to your cosmetic surgeon before starting with strenuous activities.
Complete healing will take some months but the patient can gradually ease back to their normal routine.

Question 6

How much breast lift surgery cost in India?

Accepted Answer

The breast upliftment surgery cost in India is significantly lower in comparison to several other countries, especially the USA and European countries.
There are several factors that can impact the mastopexy cost in India, including:

Choice of the hospital: its location and accreditation
Surgeon&rsquo;s experience
Type of breast implant, if any
Room category
An additional procedure, if any needed

Question 7

Does breast lift surgery provide a permanent result?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the effects of a breast lift procedure are permanent. Women who get pregnant after their breast upliftment procedure have chances of breast sagging again. So, it is generally recommended to have the surgery after pregnancy or to not plan to get pregnant for at least a year or two post-surgery, as pregnancy hormones may cause changes in the breast shape.

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