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Breast lift

Breast lift

A woman’s breasts often change over time, losing their youthful shape and firmness. Also known as mastopexy, a breast lift raises and firms the breasts by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue to reshape and support the new breast contour. Sometimes the areola becomes enlarged over time, and a breast lift will reduce this as well. A breast lift can rejuvenate your figure with a breast profile that is youthful and uplifted.

Breast lift surgery does not significantly change the size of your breasts or round out the upper part of your breast. If you want your breasts to look fuller or smaller, you might want to consider either breast augmentation or breast reduction surgery.

The surgery is accomplished under general anaesthetic. Surgery planning begins with an overall evaluation to ensure you are healthy enough. You should be honest about your medical history. This includes information about any medical conditions, drug allergies, smoking habits and medications that you currently take. It is important for you to provide complete information. You also have to undergo a mammogram or ultrasound examination and take baseline blood tests and in some cases an ECG.

Your breast lift surgery can be achieved through a variety of incision patterns and techniques. There are three common incision patterns: Around the areola alone, around the areola and vertically down from the areola to the breast crease or around the areola and vertically down from the breast crease and horizontally along the breast crease.

After your breasts are reshaped and excess skin is removed, the remaining skin is tightened as the incisions are closed. Some incision lines resulting from breast lift are concealed in the natural breast contours; however, others are visible on the breast surface. Incision lines are permanent, but in most cases will fade and significantly improve over time. Sutures are layered deep within the breast tissue to create and support the newly shaped breasts. Sutures, skin adhesives and/or surgical tape may be used to close the skin.

Consultation

We will discuss the procedure in detail with you during your consultation. The consultation includes an explanation of the surgical procedure, risks and possible complications associated with the surgery, and what to expect after surgery such as possible post-operative side effects and pain management. The consultation also includes an evaluation of what would be the right breast implant size, shape, placement and incision site for you based on your personal goals for surgery, and a thorough and realistic review of your expectations. You will also be shown many pre and post-operative photographs of other patients previous breast lifts performed by our surgeons. We will answer all your questions. A consultation takes 1 hour.

Once you know that breast lift is right for you, you may schedule surgery several days or weeks from the time of your consultation to assure you have had enough time to understand and accept all aspects of the operation.

The surgery is done as an inpatient in Estonia´s finest private hospital. which provides round the clock care. (There is a 24 hours duty at the hospital). Our patients have full board and rooms with all comforts (toilet, shower, TV, alarm clock). We offer our customers a complete package. We arrange the round-trip ticket between Helsinki and Tallinn, transport from the ferry port to the hospital and backour drivers. The price also includes 1 night at the hospital, complete care, anesthesia, surgery medications and aftercare services at the Helsinki office, such as counseling, removal of sutures and follow-up care.

Plastic surgeons Jyri Kullamaa, Mart Eller and Pille Kirjanen perform our breast lifts. You will meet the plastic surgeon who is performing your surgery at the hospital. The surgeon will examine your breasts and take detailed measurements of their size and shape, skin quality, placement of your nipples and areolas. He will also explain which surgical technique is most appropriate for you. The operation takes place shortly after your discussion with the surgeon. It is very important not to eat or drink anything (not even water, gum or mints) for a minimum of 6 hours prior to surgery. The surgery takes 1-2 hours to complete. When surgery is completed, you will be taken into a recovery area where you will continue to be closely monitored. You will be provided with effective medication for postoperative discomfort and pain. On average patients spend 1 night at the hospital under observation . During your stay in the hospital you will have daily check ups by the surgeon Postoperatively we cure the pain with effective pain medications. Usually patients spend one (1) night under observation. On the first postoperative day the plastic surgeon will check the operated area. Everyone heals differently. Some discoloration and swelling will occur initially, but most residual swelling will resolve within a month.

The sutures will be removed about 10 days after surgery. The follow-up appointment is 6 months postoperative. After breast lift surgery, it is often possible to return to work within 2-10 days, depending on your job. You cannot exercise for 4 weeks after surgery. The procedure requires a supportive bra, which is provided from the hospital. You have to wear it for 4 week after surgery. Please follow the postoperative instructions you will be given in written.

The final results of your breast lift will appear over the next few months as breast shape and position continue to settle. Incision lines are permanent, but will continue to fade over time. The results of your breast lift surgery will be long-lasting. Over time, your breasts can continue to change due to aging and gravity.

Safety

Our co-operation partners offer our patients safe postoperative care, such as suture removal, counseling and follow-up appointments.

As with any surgery, breast lift does have some risks and complications associated with it. The complications are rare, but for safety reasons, all our patients get a mobile phone number, from where our patients can reach us anytime. In Helsinki we have a co-operating surgeon, who is able to do extra check-ups if needed and to prescribe prescriptions.

Price

Breast lift costs 4 295 €.

The price includes everything except the examinations that are required prior the surgery.

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