The facelift (also known as mastopexy or breast ptosis cure) associated with breast augmentation by prosthesis corrects sagging or uneven breasts, and corrects a decrease in breast volume by giving them a well-proportioned shape, a cleavage deeper with a larger breast volume.
Breast lift surgery with breast implants is an increasingly popular operation.
When can you consider a breast lift with breast prostheses?
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, severity, weight gain or loss, aging can change the shape of your breasts, which usually results in sagging and decreasing in size.
If breast implants alone are not likely to lift your areola sufficiently, or your breast size does not allow a facelift on its own.
What are the benefits of a breast lift with breast prostheses?
- You will have a better breast shape, better symmetry and a deeper neckline.
- Your breasts will look younger, they will no longer “sag”.
The disadvantages of breast lift with implantation
- Les effets d’un lifting des seins peuvent s’amenuiser lentement au fil du temps en raison de la gravité et du vieillissement de la peau.
- A breast lift leaves scars that are usually not very visible and will be hidden by a bra or swimsuit.
- A subsequent pregnancy may penalize the initial result.
- Breast implants can rupture over time.
- Breast implants require regular monitoring.
- The implants may eventually require a new intervention for a replacement.
Here are the main advantages and disadvantages to consider if you want to do this type of surgery. If you want to know the best possible solutions in your case, a consultation with your cosmetic surgeon in Marseille, Dr Christophe Desouches is necessary for a precise assessment.
How is mastopexy performed with breast prostheses?
A breast lift is performed under general anesthesia in an accredited clinic for cosmetic surgery. Different techniques exist to remove excess breast skin and to reshape the mammary gland. They determine the location of the incisions and therefore the scars. Dr Christophe Desouches will choose the most suitable technique according to the size of your breast and its shape, the size of the areola and its position, the degree of sagging of your breast, the quality and the excess amount of skin and its elasticity.
- L’excès de peau du sein est supprimé et le mamelon et l’aréole sont positionnés à une position idéale.
- If your areola was too large, it is possible to reduce its size.
- La peau qui était autrefois situé au-dessus de l’aréole est descendue pour remodeler le bas de la poitrine.
- The scars are usually hidden under the breasts, although some light scars can be seen vertically and around the areola;
- The nipples and areolas remain connected to the mammary gland, which helps preserve sensitivity and the ability to breastfeed.
- Chez certains patients, il peut être possible d’éviter l’incision horizontale sous la poitrine, ainsi que l’incision verticale qui va du bord inférieur de l’aréole au pli du sein. Si vous êtes une bonne candidate pour une technique modifiée, le Dr Desouches en discutera avec vous et vous proposera la technique la plus adaptée.
What are the consequences of the breast lifting procedure with breast prostheses?
Dr Christophe Desouches will explain the time required before you can return to your normal level of activity. After surgery, you will receive detailed instructions on your post-operative care, including information about:
- Drains, if needed
- Expected postoperative symptoms
- Signs of possible complications
Immediately after your facelift
In general, you can expect to have bandages, to wear compression garments, and sometimes you may have surgical drains.
Lorsque l’anesthésie se dissipe, vous pouvez ressentir une certaine douleur. Si la douleur est pénible ou de longue durée, vous recevrez des antalgiques par voie veineuse. Vous constaterez également une rougeur et un gonflement après la chirurgie.
Normal surgical suites include bruising, numbness or changes in nipple tenderness, and itching around the incision sites. These side effects should go away within the first few weeks, sometimes with residual effects lasting up to three months after surgery.
You will wear a medical compression bra for about a month.
What is the recovery time after breast lift surgery?
Il est extrêmement important que vous suiviez toutes les instructions de soins fournies par le Dr Christophe Desouches. Cela comprendra des informations sur le port de vêtements de compression, les pansements nécessaires et le niveau et le type d’activité qui est sans danger. Il vous fournira également des explications détaillées sur les symptômes normaux et sur les signes potentiels de complications. Il est important de comprendre que le temps nécessaire pour la récupération varie considérablement entre les individus.
What are the limits and risks of a breast lift with prostheses?
Complications of breast lift with prostheses are infrequent. Your personal risks will be assessed during your consultation.
All surgical procedures carry some degree of risk. Some of the potential complications of all surgeries are:
- Réaction indésirable à l’anesthésie
- Hematoma or seroma (accumulation of blood or fluid under the skin)
- Infection and bleeding
- Variations in sensitivity
- Hypertrophic or hyperpigmented scars
- Allergic reactions
- Unsatisfactory results which may require additional interventions
- Blood clots in the legs or lungs (Phlebitis or pulmonary embolism)
- Une rupture précoce de l’implant
- A shell around the implant
- A seroma (fluid around the implant)
- Very rare cases of lymphoma of the capsule when the shells of the implants are very textured.
You can help minimize some risks by following the advice and instructions of Dr. Christophe Desouches, both before and after your breast lift and prosthesis.
