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Breast
Uplift (Mastopexy)
Overview
A breast lift attempts to redrape the breast skin envelope to raise
the position of the nipple and improve breast shape. The main reasons
for having a breast lift are:
1. Reshape sagging breasts and
improve contour.
2. Increase firmness of soft breasts.
3. Raise the position of downward
pointing
nipples and areolars.
4. Reduce the size of areola.
5. Improve self esteem.
Frequently Asked Questions
• What type
of anaesthetic is used?
• How
many times should I see Mr
Banwell
before the operation?
• What
surgical technique is used?
• What
happens after the operation?
• What
are the risks?
• What
costs are involved?
Please contact Mr Banwell’s rooms, and his staff can answer
any questions you may have and can arrange for a quote and information
regarding the procedure to be sent to you.
What type of anaesthetic?
Mr Banwell recommends a general anaesthetic undertaken by a specialist
anaesthetist. The operation is generally performed as a day case
and usually no drains are required after the operation.
How many times should I see Mr Banwell before the operation?
We generally like to see you at least twice prior to your surgery,
although Mr Banwell welcomes and encourages you to visit as many
times as you require to allay any concerns you may have about your
surgery and at the same time confirm the size, look and expected
outcome you are trying to achieve and also that you are fully informed
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Breast
Augmentation
What
surgical technique is used?
The breast can be lifted using a number of techniques including
the Wise pattern technique as well as minimal scar techniques
such as a Lejour method and Benelli method. Mr Banwell will discuss
these options with you.
What happens after the operation?
After the operation there are no stitches to remove, as they are
all internal. The hospital nurse or an office staff member will
contact you after the operation to ensure that you have no problems
during your convalescence. There will be post-op visits at one
week, six weeks and six months. A crop-top/ athletic support bra
is to be worn day and night for six weeks. We recommend no driving
for two weeks post-operatively and no rigorous exercise for six
weeks. At day 7 we will discuss the best way to achieve the optimum
scar result.
What are the risks?
There are both general and specific risks and Mr Banwell will
talk to you in detail regarding these. General risks include bruising
and swelling, bleeding, wound infection, problems with general
anaesthetics, abnormal scarring and keloid scarring. The specific
risks of breast lift include loss of sensation to the breast skin
or nipple, asymmetry and bottoming out of the breast, asymmetry,
nipple size differences and nipple height differences.
What costs are involved?
+ Surgical fees
+ Hospital fees
+ Specialist anaesthetist fee
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