Abdominoplasty called also as tummy tuck is a cosmetic surgical procedure that helps flatten the abdomen. Recovery time after tummy tuck operation occur over a period of 2-6 months. The first week is the hardest one. Just after surgery the patient should rest quietly. After a few weeks, regaining mobility and fitness becomes important.
Who is the best candidate for Abdominoplasty? 
The decision to have an abdominoplasty procedure is personal, and patients choose to have it for a variety of reasons. The ideal candidates for abdominoplasty are non-smokers who are in the good physical condition and at a stable weight. They can have pockets of fat or loose skin that have not responded well to diet and exercise. This surgical procedure is also good for slightly obese people who have lost elasticity in their skin and for women whose skin and muscles have been stretched from pregnancy. Women who are planning to have more children or anyone planning on losing a significant amount of weight should wait before undergoing an abdominoplasty. The best solution is to undergo abdominoplasty after pregnancy or bariatric surgery.
How it is Performed?
During abdominoplasty procedure, the patient is placed under genel anesthesia. The suregon is making two incisions. First one is made from the hip bone on one side to the hip bone on the other side of the body, and the other incision is made around the navel. The skin will be separated from the abdominal muscles. Then the muscles are pulled together and stitched into a place for a more narrowed waist and firmer abdomen. The separated flap of skin is then stretched over the newly tightened muscles and excess skin is removed. The navel is reattached to a position where it looks natural. The incisions are closed and a sterile dressing is applied over the area. The abdominoplasty procedure can take from 2-5 hours to perform.
What can be possible risks of Abdominoplasty?
Along with the usual risks associated with surgery and anesthesia, the risks of abdominoplasty include the following:
* Fluid accumulation beneath the skin (seroma). Drainage tubes left in place after surgery can help reduce the risk of excess fluid. Doctor might also remove fluid after surgery using a needle and syringe.
* Poor wound healing. Sometimes areas along the incision line heal poorly or begin to separate. To prevent possible infections during and after surgery patients should use antibiotics.
* Unexpected scarring. The incision scar from a tummy tuck is permanent, but is placed along the easily hidden bikini line. The length and visibility of the scar varies from person to person.
* Tissue damage. During an abdominoplasty, fatty tissue deep within patients skin in the abdominal area might get damaged or die. Smoking increases this risk. Depending on the size of the area, tissue might heal on its own or require a surgical touch-up procedure.
*Changes in skin sensation. The repositioning of abdominal tissues can affect the nerves in the abdominal area, and infrequently, in the upper thighs. It is possible to feel some reduced sensation or numbness. This usually diminishes in the months after the procedure.
Like any other type of major surgery, a tummy tuck poses a risk of bleeding, infection and an adverse reaction to anesthesia.
Tips for recovery
Recovery time after tummy tuck operation occur over a period of 2-6 months. The first week is the hardest one. Just after surgery the patient should rest quietly. After a few weeks, regaining mobility and fitness becomes important.
Drains will be left in for a few days after the surgery. You’ll be shown how to take care of and empty the drains. You’ll likely need to take an antibiotic and an anticoagulant while your drains are in place.
You can shower 48 hours after you remove your drainage tubes. You may want to take a sponge bath until you can shower.
You’ll wear an abdominal binder for about six weeks. This helps to avoid fluid buildup and helps to support your abdomen.
You’ll be prescribed an antibiotic and possibly an anticoagulant. You may be given some type of medication to apply to the skin. Take any pain medication as directed. You shouldn’t take any medicine containing aspirin unless directed by your doctor.
You should also avoid alcohol if you’re taking pain medication, and avoid any form of nicotine for at least six weeks. Smoking can hinder the healing process and may cause complications.
You may need to sleep on an incline for the first few days after surgery. Keeping your upper body raised slightly with your knees bent at an angle can help reduce swelling. Putting pillows underneath your knees can also reduce pressure on your abdomen.
Keep moving after your surgery, even if it’s only a bit of walking. This will help to keep your blood flowing, which helps with the healing process and decreases the chances of a blood clot in your legs.
It’ll be several weeks before you are fully back to normal. You won’t be able to drive for a few weeks. You’ll also have to limit strenuous exercise and demanding physical activity for four to six weeks. Your doctor can help you decide what activities you can perform and how long you’ll need to take off work.
Most of the intense pain will be in the first few days following surgery. You can take pain medication to control the pain you are likely to experience. You may experience swelling for up to three months after the surgery.
Your tummy may feel like it’s being pulled when you try to stand up straight. You may feel numbness in your tummy for months. It’s normal to have bruises in your abdominal area. You may have fluid-filled swelling above the scar, but this will go away. Your scar may be red and raised, but it will eventually fade.
A Brazilian Butt Lift is a specialized fat transfer procedure that auguments the size and the shape of the buttocks without the implants.
What are the benefits of BBL?
*Unlike other forms of buttock surgery, such as placement of silicone buttock implants, a Brazilian butt lift is touted for providing more natural-looking results while also creating more roundness in your backside.
*It can also help address certain issues, such as the sagging and shapelessness that sometimes occur with age.
*You might also consider the procedure if you’re bothered by figure imbalances that make it difficult to wear clothing comfortably.
*Another benefit to Brazilian butt lifts is that there is a lower risk of infection compared to silicone buttock implants. It does have a better safety profile than other substances, such as silicone caulking and sealants, that are sometimes illegally injected into buttocks by people not qualified to perform the procedure.
How it is performed?
A BBL starts with liposuction. Surgeon starts to suck fat out of areas in the body then re-inject it into the buttocks and hips. The areas of planned liposuction are marked by suregon before the operation. At first the patient is positioned on the operating room table in a face-down position and gets general anesthesia. Liposuction is performed in desired areas and the fat is collected in a specialized system that separates live fat cells from liposuction fluid. Later fat is injected in the marked areas of the butt. Surgeons sometimes graft fat into the thighs or hips, depending on what body shape the patient wants. The procedure requires a few very small incisions that sutured closed at the end.
What can be the possible side effects?
Brazilian butt lift like other surgeries carries few potencial risks. There are as follows:
-Infection
-Scarring
-Discomfort or pain
-Lumps under the skin in the areas suctioned or injected
-Loss of skin in the treated areas caused by deep infection Bleeding
-Fat embolism in the heart or lungs, which can be life-threatening.
What to know about the recovery period after BBL?
One of the most important recovery tips regarding Brazilian butt lift surgery is to not sit directly on your buttocks for at least eight weeks after the procedure. Patients are often advised to sleep on their stomach or sides. If you have to sit you should use a donut pillow or inflatable pillow. Placing the pillow behind your legs is helpful to avoid putting pressure on the fat graft by raising the buttock. This is very important to achieve long lasting results, as sitting directly on the buttocks can affect blood circulation in the area. It is also advised to continue to avoid sleeping on your back for the first eight weeks after your surgery.
Immediately following the procedure, the patient can expect to have bruising and swelling in the areas used to harvest the fat cells.
Pain can be managed with medication, although it is advised to switch from narcotics which helps to avoid constipation.
very patient recovers differently from surgery, but most often one can expect to be up and walking a day or two after the procedure. Moving around will also help with constipation.
Excess tumescent fluid may also drain from the incision points. Do not be alarmed if the fluid is tinged with blood, as this is completely normal and will cease a few days after surgery.
After the surgery, the plastic surgeon will put the patient in a special compression garment to treat the areas where liposuction was performed. It is recommended that the patient wear the garment for eight weeks to ensure that areas where the fat was harvested heal properly. This also helps to minimize swelling, decrease discomfort, and help the skin retract.
Just right after the surgery, high impact activities should be avoided, especially any
type of bouncing. After one month, light activities, such as fast-paced walking, can be performed. Depending on how well one responds to the procedure, most patients can return to their normal activities six to eight weeks after surgery. It is important to listen to all of the post-operative instructions provided by your plastic surgeon to help ensure the final results provide you with an aesthetic pleasing contour.
Liposuction is a surgical procedure that uses a suction technique to remove fat from specific areas of the body.
Liposuction also shapes these areas ( make a contours) thats why it is called also as a body contouring work.
Liposuction
The main aim of liposuction prosedure is to remove fat from areas of the body that have not responded to diet and exercises, such as the:
-Abdomen
-Arms
-Buttocks
-Calves and ankles
-Hips amd thights
-Neck
-Chest and back
Liposuction reduces the number of fat cells in a specific area. The amount of fat that can be removed during the operation depends on the apperance of the area and the volume of fat. The result of contouring can be permament ( as long as your weight remains stable contour won’t change). The procedure does not remove cellulite, dimples, or stretch marks. The aim is onlyesthetic.
How the procedure is done?
During liposuction surgery a liposuction machine and special instruments called cannulas are used. The surgical team prepares the areas of your body that will be treated. Patient receives local or general anesthesia. Through a small skin incision, the fluid is injected under your skin in the areas that will be worked on. After the medicine in the solution takes effect, dislodged fat is vacuumed away through the suction tube. A vacuum pump or a large syringe provides the suction action. Several skin punctures may be needed to treat large areas.
The surgeon may approach the areas to be treated from different directions to get the best contour. After the fat is removed, small drainage tubes may be inserted into the defatted areas to remove blood and fluid that collects during the first few days after surgery. If you lose a lot of fluid or blood during the surgery, you may need fluid replacement (intravenously). In very rare, cases, a blood transfusion is needed. A compression garment will be placed on you.
Who can have liposuction surgery?
Liposuction is of the most benefit to patients who are at or near their ideal weight (within 30%) but still, have disproportionate localized deposits of fat that exercise and dieting are not reducing.
An ideal liposuction candidate will also have good skin elasticity and muscle tone. In fact, if a patient has already lost a significant amount of weight and has a lot of loose hanging skin, liposuction may only worsen those problems.
Liposuction isn’t recommended for people under 18 years old and for those who have conditions that could complicate surgery, including restricted blood flow, coronary artery diesease, diabetes, a weak immune system, morbid obesity, collagen diseases, a hernia (those with an umbilical or an inguinal hernia).
What is recovery period after liposuction?
Depending on the extent of the liposuction, patients are generally able to return to work between two days and two weeks.
A compression garment which can easily be removed by the patient is worn for two to four weeks; this garment must have elasticity and allow for use of bandages. If non-absorbable sutures are placed, they will be removed after five to ten days.
Any pain is controlled by a prescription or over-the- counter medication, and may last as long as two weeks, depending on the particular procedure.
Bruising will fade after a few days or maybe as long as two weeks later.
Swelling will subside in anywhere from two weeks to two months, while numbness may last for several weeks.
Normal activity can be resumed anywhere from several days to several weeks afterwards, depending on the procedure. The final result will be evident anywhere from one to six months after surgery, although the patient will see noticeable difference within days or weeks, as swelling subsides.
What can be the possible risks after surgery?
Liposuction carries risks such as bleeding and a reaction to anesthesia.
Possible complications may include:
-The more fat aspirates are removed, the more the amount of fluid and blood is lost from the body. For this reason, when the average of 3-4 litres of fat aspiration is done, you may need to take blood and plasma supplements from the outside. In this case, your stay period in the hospital may be longer.
-Hematoma due to bleeding in the applied area and associated water retention, and long-lasting bruises. This situation can be corrected and prevented by the early intervention of your doctor.
-After the surgery skin might look like bumpy, wavy or withered. All of those changes can be permament but the damage beneath skin from the thin tube that is used during the operation might give the skin permament spotted apperance.
-The collection of serous fluid in a liposuctioned area may be due to excessive tissue trauma, following aggressive oversuctioning of a single area with extensive breaking of the fibrous tissue network leading to a single cavity formation or it may be due to significant damage to the lymphatics. Usually they dissappear after some time but this fluid might need to be drained with a needle under sterile conditions followed by compression dressings.
-Internal puncture. A cannula that penetrates too deeply might puncture an internal organ. This might require emergency surgical repair.
-Permanent loss of sensation in the region as a result of damage to the sensory nerves in the region of application.
-Fat embolism. During the operation is performed pieces of loosened fat might break away and become trappened in a blood vessel and gather in the lungs or travel to the brain. A fat embolism is a medical emergency.
-The occurrence of infection after liposuction is fortunately very rare. The most common local cause of such infection is the presence of a haematoma in the subcutaneous tissues with secondary bacterial contamination.
To decrease the risks during the operation of liposuction talk to your suregon about how this risks apply to you and share with him all of the informations about your medical history.
Rhinoplasty is one of the most applied aesthetic operations in the world usually called a ‘nose job’.
Post-operative swelling and bruises are normal and diminish over time to a level that can be covered with make-up within 1 week-10 days.
Rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty is one of the most applied aesthetic operations in the world usually called a ‘nose job’. Rhinoplasty is important because the nose is the most prominent organ in the facial area. For this reason, it is an important and experience-based procedure.
Rhinoplasty involves modifying both the bones (upper part) and the cartilage (lower part) of the nose for a variety of desired aesthetic results: a narrower nose, a higher bridge, a more refined tip, removal of a bump, and so on.
There are two types of incisions a surgeon could make:
-First is commonly called the “closed rhinoplasty” or endonasal approach. During a closed rhinoplasty procedure, the incisions are hidden inside a patient’s nose. It involves modifications performed inside the nostrils. A closed rhinoplasty is generally recommended for patients who require nasal bridge modifications.
-The other is called the “open rhioplasty” or external approach. It is used to treat the nasal tip and middle portion of the nose. It involves the use of a small bridging incision to link incisions to the right and left nostrils. The bridging incision allows the nasal skin to be folded upward, thereby providing full access to the lower nasal skeleton.
How it is performed?
Rhinoplasty operation should be done in a hospital and is a type of operation performed mostly under general anesthesia. In simple rhinoplasty operations that require only small touches, local anesthesia can be applied according to the surgeon’s preference (You’ll receive local anesthesia to your nose, which will also numb your face. You may also get medication through an IV line that makes you groggy, but you’ll still be awake).
Once you’re numb or unconscious, your surgeon will make cuts between or inside your nostrils. They’ll separate your skin from your cartilage or bone and then start the reshaping. If your new nose needs a small amount of additional cartilage, your doctor may remove some from your ear or deep inside your nose. If more is needed, you might get an implant or a bone graft. A bone graft is additional bone that’s added to the bone in your nose.
The procedure usually takes between 1-2 hours but if the surgery is complex, it can take longer. Rhinoplasty takes 1 day with preoperative preparations and post-operative applications and observation time.
Are you a good candidate for this type of surgery? At what age can you have rhinoplasty?
If you have a rational insight about the deformity of your nose or have reasonable expectations about your appearance; you are a good candidate. To qualify for open or closed rhinoplasty surgery an individual’s nasal anatomy must be fully developed. The ideal age for surgery varies based on the patient. Generally doctors recommends nose surgery for girls as early as 15 or 16 years old and for boys as early as 16 or 17 years old.
How long is the healing period?
Although the healing time of the patients who have undergone nasal aesthetics varies according to the size of the operation, the patients can usually get up and walk around within 4-6 hours, and if there is no nausea and vomiting after 6 hours, they may start to eat. Patients are discharged on the same day in some cases, and sometimes discharged the next day after observation for 1 night. Post-operatively, patients can return to work within a period of 1 week to 10 days if no complications occur. Post-operative swelling and bruises are normal and diminish over time to a level that can be covered with make-up within 1 week-10 days. After one month after the operation, 75-80% of the edema diminishes. The targeted shape and full recovery are achieved six month-one year after surgery. During this process, it is normal to see edema problem that occurs in the nose in the morning and disappears later. If you are uncomfortable with the appearance of your nose or you think there is a structural disorder in your nose, you can get detailed information about the process by contacting specialist physicians.
Advices after the operation;
-Post-operative pain usually occurs and therefore, pain relief is applied to the patient without waiting for the effect of anesthesia to pass. Afterwards, medicines recommended by your doctor should be used without interruption.
-It is not recommended to stand up for a period of 4-6 hours after surgery. The first time you stand up, it is normal to experience dizziness and darkness, so it is recommended that you seek help from a relative.
-Blood leakage from the nasal area is normal both during and after surgery. This bleeding can be swallowed unintentionally, causing nausea and vomiting. For this reason, bloody vomiting or black stool from the blood the next day may be observed. If there is no nausea 6 hours after the operation, water can be drunk and juicy foods such as soup and buttermilk may be consumed gradually. The first few days are usually recommended to eat with liquid foods.
-It is normal for swelling and bruises to form under the eyes, around the nose and in certain parts of the face, and will gradually diminish. In order to prevent bleeding, the pillow should be kept high and no water should be drawn into the nose for the first 15 days.
-It is normal for the nose to remain blocked during this process. It is not recommended to wear glasses for several months (in some cases 6 months) to achieve the exact shape.
Breast Reduction
Breast reduction is one of the aesthetics breast surgeries. Using different types of plastic surgery you can change the shape, apperance and size of the breast. Some women use this option for health reasons, others feel the need to change the apperance of the breast for purely aesthetics reasons.
Mammoplasty is a breast reduction procedure during which the reduction of adipose tissue, part of the mammary gland and removal of excess skin and subcutanous tissue takes place. Generally women suffering from too large breasts (ginecomastia, macromastia) undergo this procedure.
What are the indications?
Many women decide to undergo breast reduction surgery for health reasons. An overgrown mammary gland and excessive accumulation of fat in the breasts mean that the breasts lose their aesthetic apperance after exceeding a certain size. It is assumed that a propely built breast weighs about half of kilogram and the nipple is about 20 cm below the breastbone.
If the breasts are too heavy women may experience various ailments. Indications for breast reduction can be, for example hypertrophied mammmary gland, pain in the cervical and/ or thoracic spine due to excessive load or breast asymmetry.
What are the options for breast reduction?
Cosmetic surgeons can use one of several different surgical techniques when performing breast reduction; which technique a surgeon will use depends on the patient’s existing breast anatomy, the type and amount of tissue to be removed, and the patient’s desired outcome.
In certain cases, breast reduction can be performed using only liposuction. Main benefits of breast liposuction procedure is: shorter time of the surgery, less invasive procedure, virtually undetectable scars on the breast, and lasting results. This technique will only achieve optimal results in certain patients. İdeal candidates are those who need or desire a slight to moderate reduction in breast size, have good skin elasticity and little to no sagging to correct, and whose excess breast size is largely due to excess fatty tissue.
Those patients who need a moderate reduction in breast size and have more noticeable sagging are very good candidates for a vertical breast reduction. This procedure involves two incision sites: one is around the edge of the areola, and a second incision running vertically from the bottom of the areola to the inframammary fold, or the crease beneath the breast. This incision pattern allows a cosmetic surgeon to remove excess fat, skin and breast tissue, reshape the new smaller breast internally, and lift the breast into a more youthful position.
The last technique called as inverted-T breast reduction involves 3 incisions: one around the edge of the areola, one vertically from the areola to the breast crease, and one made along the crease underneath the breast. Because this technique allows for the maximum degree of tissue removal and reshaping, cosmetic surgeons will typically use this approach if a patient needs a more significant breast size reduction and/or has considerable sagging or asymmetry to correct.
Breast Lift Surgery (Mastopexy)
Breasts generally lose their aesthetic look, tightness and dynamic shape in time. Ageing, gravity, weight loss, heavy diet, pregnancy and breastfeeding contribute to the development of all sagging breasts.
Patients who are generally pleased with their size of breasts but have sagging breasts are ideal candidates for breast lift operation. Some patients can be unhappy because the volume of breasts may be significantly reduced in time. In such cases, breast prosthesis is placed and the size of breasts is increased and their shape and position are modified. During a breast lift, excess skin is removed and breast tissue is reshaped to restore firmness and raise the breasts and nipples on the chest. Incisions can be made around the darker area surrounding the nipples (areolae), downward to the breast creases and horizontally along the creases.
A breast lift won’t significantly change the size of your breasts. However, a breast lift can be done in combination with breast augmentation or breast reduction.
How it is performed?
During breast lift surgery, the surgeon removes excess skin and tightens the remaining skin. He/she starts by assessing the required lift and fullness needed to achieve the desired result. This is done by marking a new nipple position. Using a scalpel, the surgeon then makes an incision along the pre-marked lines and separates the skin from the tissue below. The excess breast fat is then removed, the nipple relocated to its new position and finally the new breast shape is reconstructed. The incision is usually made around the nipple and under the surface of the breast, like an upside down T, however a different technique may be used depending on the degree to which your breasts sag.
Breast Augumentation
Breast augmentation is enlargement of the breast. This is usually done by inserting an implant beneath the breast to make it look larger. It will enlarge breasts that have always been small, but can also be used to fill out breasts that used to be larger.
Who should have breast augumentation?
• Those whose developmental breasts did not develop, ie those whose breasts are always small from the age of development. Generally, a hormonal disorder cannot be detected in these patients and is completely structural.
• Breast augmentation operation is applied in cases where the breasts are emptied and softened after pregnancy and lactation. In this patient group, sagging usually occurs at the bottom of the breast without much sagging at the nipple, which is eliminated by silicone.
• Another group benefiting from breast augmentation is those with serious asymmetry in volume and shape between breasts. In this case, breast augmentation operations are applied.
• There is no upper age limit for the use of silicone breast implants that are placed to make your breast steeper and larger. In general, a person’s health is sufficient. Furthermore, being eighteen years old is a lower age limit for this operation.
What techniques are involved?
Breast enlargement involves the placement of an implant under the patient’s breast tissue to enhance the size and shape of the breast. The implants are usually inserted using an incision placed under the breast at the crease, but can also be put in via an incision in the armpit or around the nipple. Implants can be placed either directly behind the breast (known as sub-glandular placement), or behind the breast and chest wall muscle (known as sub-muscular placement).
What types of implants should i have?
The outer layer, or shell, of all implants is made of silicone. Some implants have an additional polyurethane coating. The shell can be filled with either silicone gel or saline. You should ask your surgeon exactly which type and manufacturer of implant will be used and why. In general our surgeons use tried and tested implants made by reputable manufacturers. Most patients choose silicone gel filled implants. They tend to feel the most natural, can readily be made teardrop-shaped and are durable. Saline filled implants tend to feel less natural, folds and ripples may be more visible and they have a risk of deflation. The two most important decisions to make about your implants are their size and shape.
How it is performed?
Breast enlargement surgery takes about two hours, and it is usually done under general anaesthetic. The operation itself involves accessing and creating the pocket into which the implant will be placed, using one of the insertion routes mentioned above: breast-crease, armpit or nipple. Once the pocket has been created, the surgeon may insert a trial implant to check that the size chosen is appropriate. The trial implant is removed, the definitive implant inserted and the incision wounds are stitched.
You may be able to go home the same day, but many patients will spend one night in hospital. Postoperative pain in these procedures is easily controlled. Your chest will feel tight. Your breasts and ribs below your breasts will be tender. Patients will be mobile from day one and should be back to full exercise within six weeks. Patients are recommended to take about one week off work immediately after the operation in order to ensure you recuperate fully. At first your breasts may look too high and the skin appear tight. This tends to settle down over the first six weeks or so after the operation as a more natural shape emerges. Most patients are delighted with the change that has been achieved, but some find their new shape is difficult to get used to. You should be prepared for this possibility. The nature of the scars will depend on the technique that has been used. Scars tend to be quite red in the first six weeks, changing to purple over next three months and then fading to white. Most patients will form good quality scars over time. Abnormal scarring is rare in breast augmentation surgery.
How it is performed?
Breast enlargement surgery takes about two hours, and it is usually done under general anaesthetic. The operation itself involves accessing and creating the pocket into which the implant will be placed, using one of the insertion routes mentioned above: breast-crease, armpit or nipple. Once the pocket has been created, the surgeon may insert a trial implant to check that the size chosen is appropriate. The trial implant is removed, the definitive implant inserted and the incision wounds are stitched.
You may be able to go home the same day, but many patients will spend one night in hospital. Postoperative pain in these procedures is easily controlled. Your chest will feel tight. Your breasts and ribs below your breasts will be tender. Patients will be mobile from day one and should be back to full exercise within six weeks. Patients are recommended to take about one week off work immediately after the operation in order to ensure you recuperate fully. At first your breasts may look too high and the skin appear tight. This tends to settle down over the first six weeks or so after the operation as a more natural shape emerges. Most patients are delighted with the change that has been achieved, but some find their new shape is difficult to get used to. You should be prepared for this possibility. The nature of the scars will depend on the technique that has been used. Scars tend to be quite red in the first six weeks, changing to purple over next three months and then fading to white. Most patients will form good quality scars over time. Abnormal scarring is rare in breast augmentation surgery.
What are the possible risks of breast cosmetic surgeries?
A breast cosmetic surgery poses various risks, including:
-Scarring. While scars are permanent, they’ll soften and fade within one to two years. Scars from a breast lift can usually be hidden by bras and bathing suits. Rarely, poor healing can cause scars to become thick and wide.
-Changes in nipple or breast sensation. While sensation typically returns within several weeks, some loss of feeling might be permanent. Erotic sensation typically isn’t affected.
-Irregularities or asymmetry in the shape and size of the breasts. This could occur as a result of changes during the healing process. Also, surgery might not successfully correct pre-existing asymmetry.
-Partial or total loss of the nipples or areolae. Rarely, the blood supply to the nipple or areola is interrupted during a breast lift. This can damage breast tissue in the area and lead to the partial or total loss of the nipple or areola.
-Difficulty breast-feeding. While breast-feeding is usually possible after a breast lift, some women might have difficulty producing enough milk.
-Like any major surgery, a breast surgery poses a risk of bleeding, infection and an adverse reaction to anesthesia. It’s also possible to have an allergic reaction to the surgical tape or other materials used during or after the procedure.
How to prepare before the operation?
Initially, you’ll talk to a plastic surgeon about your surgery. During your first visit, your plastic surgeon will likely:
-Review your medical history. Be prepared to answer questions about current and past medical conditions. Tell the doctor if you have a family history of breast cancer.
-Share the results of any mammograms or breast biopsies. Talk about any medications you’re taking or have taken recently, as well as any surgeries you’ve had.
-Do a physical exam. To determine your treatment options, the doctor will examine your breasts — including the position of your nipples and areolae.
-He or she will also consider the quality of your skin tone. Breast skin that has good tone will hold the breasts in a better position after a breast lift. The doctor might also take pictures of your breasts for your medical record.
-Discuss your expectations. Explain why you want a breast lift and what you’re hoping for in terms of appearance after the procedure. Make sure you understand the risks and benefits, including scarring and changes in nipple or breast sensation.
Before a breast surgery you might need to:
-Schedule a mammogram. Your doctor might recommend a baseline mammogram before the procedure and another mammogram a few months afterward.
-This will help your medical team see changes in your breast tissue and interpret future mammograms. Stop smoking. Smoking decreases blood flow in the skin and can slow the healing process. If you smoke, your doctor will recommend that you stop smoking before surgery.
-Avoid certain medications. You’ll likely need to avoid taking aspirin, anti-inflammatory drugs and herbal supplements, which can increase bleeding.
-Arrange for help during recovery. Make plans for someone to drive you home after surgery and stay with you as you begin to recover. You might need someone to help you with daily activities, such as washing your hair, during your initial recovery.