Return of youth – Breast lifting
Over time and with increasing age, the shape of the female breast changes naturally. The skin loses its elasticity and gravity and other factors such as weight changes, pregnancy and breastfeeding affect the shape and firmness of the female breast. A breast lift can be a very effective way to achieve this.
Often women suffer from these changes and wish for firmer, more youthful breasts. Even if the change does not lead to physical suffering, psychological problems with disturbances in body sensation and self-confidence can occur. Women find the sight of their naked breasts and the appearance without bras unpleasant. Sexuality often suffers as a result.
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Short info Breast Lift in Munich
Operation duration
1.5 – 3.5 hours
Narcosis
general anaesthesia
Clinic stay
1 to 2 days
Appear in public
individually different
Sport
after 3 to 4 weeks
Costs
depending on the diagnosis from 6,000 €*
*bill according to scale of fees for doctors (GOÄ)
What can a Breast Lift change?
A breast lift in our cosmetic surgery can improve your appearance and boost your self-confidence. However, for the success of the breast operation it is important that you are clear about how you imagine the optimal result for your figure. You can demonstrate to Dr. von Isenburg and Dr. Neuhann-Lorenz your personal ideal with the help of photos.
Women with realistic ideas and expectations have the best prerequisites. There are usually very personal reasons that speak in favour of a lift. One’s own satisfaction and the associated well-being should be in the foreground when making the decision. An improvement of the outer appearance can have a direct and indirect positive effect on private and professional life.
Discuss your expectations of the operation, your wishes and ideas with us in all openness. After the examination, you will receive detailed advice on suitable surgical procedures according to the circumstances (skin condition, shape and size of the breast) and your wishes.
In which cases is a Breast Lift useful?
Breast Lift or mastopexy is a procedure to lift and reshape sagging, drooping breasts. In this procedure, low nipples are also brought into a higher, more youthful position.
If small breasts, for example due to loss of volume after pregnancy, also require breast augmentation at the same time, a combination of Breast Lift and breast implants can be performed. This procedure improves the shape, firmness and size of the breast. In addition, more pronounced breast inequalities (asymmetries) can be corrected.
The ability to breastfeed is usually not restricted by the Breast Lift. When planning a breast lift, however, it should be borne in mind that a further pregnancy can lead to a further sagging of the breasts, so that postponing the operation to a later date would be advisable.
What are the risks involved in a Breast Lift?
A breast lift is not a simple operation, but generally associated with low risks. However, as with all surgical procedures, complications cannot be completely ruled out and are not always foreseeable in individual cases. The possible complications are best discussed in a personal consultation between you and the surgeon.
As with any other operation, bruising and swelling may occur. These usually heal by themselves after a few days and only in rare cases do they have to be removed by surgery. Rare complications also include wound infections and wound healing disorders. If the edges of the sutures are separated, they can lead to a later widening of the scars. Mostly factors play a role that are discussed in detail in the conversation before the operation, such as delayed healing in diabetics, smokers and patients with blood coagulation disorders. The delayed healing of the sutures usually does not affect the new breast shape.
A possible widening of the scar can be compensated by a small scar correction at a later stage. Temporary numbness of the skin in the surgical area and the nipple may occur. Sensitivity generally returns during the healing process. In individual cases, it is possible that the numbness in the area of the breasts or nipples does not completely disappear and permanent sensory disturbances may occur.
All operations leave permanent, more or less visible scars. Scars will also remain after a breast lift. We will inform you about the course of the scars during the consultation. Both breasts are never completely symmetrical before and after an operation. The surgery is intended to create the best possible symmetry. If the shape and size of your breasts or the position of the nipples are noticeably different after surgery, a later corrective procedure may be necessary.
Which anaesthesia is used for a Breast Lift?
Breast Lifts are usually performed under general anaesthesia, so you will sleep throughout the whole operation. For this purpose, you will be examined by an anaesthesiologist before the operation to clarify your suitability for anaesthesia. The anaesthesiologist is present during the entire operation and controls the narcosis.
For selected patients, local anaesthesia (injection of local anaesthetic) is available as an alternative to general anaesthesia. With local anaesthesia you will also be given a sedative (either as a tablet or as an intravenous injection into the arm vein), which puts you into a kind of twilight sleep. You are thus awake, but relaxed and insensitive to pain. However, you may feel a pulling or similar sensation during the operation.
What exactly is the procedure for a breast lift in the practice of Dr von Isenburg &
Dr Neuhann-Lorenz?
1 The personal information
A breast lift represents an enormous change in the figure of our godmothers. That is why we take the discussions in advance very seriously and also a lot of time. It is always helpful for you if you write down your questions, worries and fears beforehand so that we can clarify them during the consultation. If necessary, you can also ask us by telephone at a later date or at a further preliminary meeting if there are still any uncertainties.
At the end of the preliminary consultation, you always sign the consent form. In addition to your personal data, this document includes the type of operation planned as well as comprehensive information about the potential risks. Your signature ensures that you have understood our explanations and explanations and that you agree to the operation with knowledge of the risks.
2 Preparation for treatment
Depending on your age and family risk, we may ask you to have a mammogram before surgery to rule out lumps in the breasts. You should be in as good overall health as possible before a scheduled surgical procedure.
Please limit alcohol and nicotine consumption to a minimum. Smoking has been proven to worsen the microcirculation of the surgical area. Smoking should therefore be avoided for at least two weeks before and two weeks after the operation. The intake of hormone-containing medications (birth control pills, hormone replacement preparations) should be temporarily discontinued if necessary. Under no circumstances should you take aspirin or medicines containing acetylsalicylic acid for at least 14 days before the operation.
3 Procedure of the operation
Directly before the operation, the planned incisions and the new position of the nipples are drawn on the skin, usually while sitting or standing. The procedure usually takes between one and a half to three and a half hours. The techniques can vary; for the most common method of breast lift, the reshaping of the sagging tissue is combined with an upward displacement of the nipple and possibly a reduction of the nipple.
If you also receive an implant, it is placed in a pocket on or below the chest muscles without additional incisions. Depending on the extent of the breast sagging, different techniques are used. You will notice these different techniques mainly in the different resulting scars. These can look as follows:
Method 1: circular around the nipple
Method 2: around the nipple and vertically downwards
Method 3: around the nipple, vertically downwards and to the side
Surgery procedure in special cases
If the sagging of the breasts is particularly pronounced, the scar runs around the nipple and in an inverted T-shape. You can imagine the course of the operation as follows:
After disinfection of the surgical area and sterile draping, the necessary skin incisions are made. Then, according to the individual planning, the mammary gland is reshaped and the nipples are moved to the desired height and sewn in. Finally, the skin below the nipples is brought together and the new breast is shaped. The sutures usually run around the nipples, below perpendicular to the lower breast fold.
In the case of larger breasts or more sagging breasts, it is necessary to place a horizontal suture in the lower breast fold, resulting in an inverted L- or T-shaped scar. At the end of the operation, a bandage or bra is applied to counteract the post-operative swelling of the wound area. Small drains allow the drainage of wound fluid during the initial post-operative period. The skin incisions run in the natural contour of the breast in inconspicuous areas. The skin in the hatched areas is removed and the nipple is elevated. After removal of any excess glandular tissue in the lower parts of the breast, the breast is reshaped.
What should be considered after a Breast Lift?
Directly after the surgery
Your breasts will be sensitive and swollen in the first few days. Cooling measures can help reduce the swelling in the first few days. Slight pain in the wound area is normal and can usually be easily relieved by medication. Please take your medication exactly as instructed.
In case of sudden pain, bleeding or sensory disturbances, please speak to your surgeon immediately. Please also contact us immediately in case of any other uncertainties. The healing process is checked at regular intervals. The drains are removed within the first days after the operation. The skin sutures are removed within the first three weeks.
Restrictions & recommendations
After a few days the bandages can be removed. For the first 3-6 weeks after the operation, it is recommended to wear a tight, supportive bra to reduce the swelling in the breast and allow for undisturbed healing. The scars will harden and redden for several months. After that they will gradually become paler and less noticeable. The scar maturation can be supported by suitable creams.
For at least one week after your operation, you should free yourself from your professional and private obligations. If you enjoy the advantage of having someone to look after you in the period after the operation, discuss the chapter on post-operative advice with this person in particular. It is also advisable not to do too much in the days immediately before the surgery, so that you can approach it in a spiritually and physically rested manner.
Important to consider!
To avoid pigment changes, you should not expose the scars to the sun for at least 6 months. Bruises and swellings mostly disappear within the first two weeks. In some patients, the swelling may take longer to subside, and a slight tendency to swelling may persist for several months – especially in warm weather. Strenuous activities should be avoided in the first weeks after the operation.
You should definitely avoid lifting heavy objects or lifting your arms above shoulder height during the first 3 to 4 weeks, as otherwise strong pulling on the skin sutures will be exerted and wound healing will be impaired. It is best to consult your surgeon as to when you can start working or resume your other usual activities. Your breasts will initially be sensitive to pressure. Usually this will be over three to four weeks after the operation at the latest.
Your new look after the Breast Lift
After a short time you can get a first impression of the new shape of your breasts, but they are often still very swollen, so that you usually have to wait a few weeks to be able to assess the result well. The final result will be visible after three to six months.
We do our best to make the resulting scars as narrow and unobtrusive as possible. However, scars cannot be made invisible, they can be red and bulging at the beginning, later pale and narrow. The modern surgical procedures of our breast lift usually achieve an inconspicuous placement of the scars, so that you can also wear low-cut dresses.
In some cases, the result of the operation can be further improved by a scar correction after six to twelve months. Most women are very satisfied with the result and enjoy their new appearance. Especially if your expectations were within the range of what is realistically possible and the operation went smoothly, you will now be able to enjoy a successful result.
Body hygiene after the Breast Lift
After removal of the wound drainages, you can take a shower; warm full baths in the area of the wound area should be avoided for several weeks. Which skin care you use should be discussed in each individual case.
It may be advisable to use effective ointments or creams in case of swelling or bruising.
Where does the surgery take place?
Usually a short, one or two-day inpatient stay in a clinic is advisable, especially if previous illnesses require medical supervision. In some cases, the operation can also be carried out on an outpatient basis. Although you will have a post-operative rest period, you will then be allowed to go home. Under no circumstances, however, should you drive a car yourself.
Can a Breast Lift be repeated?
A renewed Breast Lift is usually possible without any problems. After a few years, the result of the first operation may have worsened due to the known factors and a repeat surgery may be desired. If you would like a correction of a recently performed operation, you should first wait for the final result of the previous procedure. Please remember that even after a successful breast surgery, we will arrange regular follow-up appointments with you to assess the long-term outcome of the surgery. If you have any further questions at any time, please contact us.
The costs of a Breast Lift in Munich
A Breast Lift is a surgery that is usually used to improve the external appearance of the breast. Therefore, the costs are usually not covered by health insurance companies.
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