SATISFYINGLY PERKY BREASTS FROM
YOUR BREAST LIFT SURGERY IN DUBAI

What is Breast Lift surgery?

Breast Lift, clinically referred to as mastopexy, is a surgery that aims to firm up and elevate your breasts and improve their projection. This is achieved by reshaping the breasts by removing excess skin and lifting the tissue.

In women, aging, gravity, multiple pregnancies and prolonged nursing, and changes in body weight produce changes in the appearance of the breasts. Breast sagging begins with skin elasticity loss, resulting in drooping and loss of breast shape.

A Breast Lift surgery in Dubai at Hasan Surgery does not change the size of the breasts – it neither increases nor reduces breast size. If you lack volume or fullness in your breasts and want to increase your breast size, you can choose to combine a Breast Lift with Breast Augmentation via breast implants or fat transfer to breasts. Likewise, if you have huge breasts that are drooping or sagging, while you can undergo a Breast Lift surgery, the results may not last long, and you are better advised to complement it with a Breast Reduction surgery.

Breast Lift in Dubai is often undertaken in combination with other surgeries – either augmentation or reduction, as mentioned above, or as part of a Mommy Makeover process.

How is Breast Lift surgery performed?

Breast Lift surgery is usually done under IV sedation or general anesthesia. However, in most cases where minor correction is required, it may be done with IV sedation or even under local anesthesia.

Breast Lift surgery involves removing excess from the breasts to reshape and lifting the breast tissue to achieve a higher breast projection. It may include relocating the areola and nipples to a higher position or resizing the areola.

During the surgery, your breast surgeon will mark your body and make an incision to raise the breast tissue and remove loose skin from the breast. If the areola needs reduction or repositioning, the surgeon will excise the extra areolar skin or relocate the areola to match the new breast contours. The incisions will then be closed with stitches.

 Who is an ideal candidate for Breast Lift surgery?

You may be eligible for Breast Lift surgery if you are a healthy female with a healthy weight who has significant concerns with her sagging bust.

If your breasts have drooped and become elongated and lost their shape; if your areolas are pointing downwards; if your nipples have fallen below to the bottom of your breast or down to your breast crease; if your areolas are enlarged and stretched because of the elongation of your breasts; or if both your breasts are of uneven height, you may be a good candidate for a Breast Lift.

You should not be pregnant or breastfeeding. You should not have any medical condition that could interfere with wound healing.

Breast Lift in Dubai at Hasan Surgery does not lift, increase or decrease breast size, for you may need a Breast Augmentation or Breast Reduction surgery, which may be combined with your Breast Lift surgery.

Before ensuring your candidature for the Breast Lift, your breast surgeon will review your medical history and past and present health condition. You will have to discuss your medication, including any herbal supplements.

As a possible candidate, you must have realistic expectations about your resultant appearance after the procedure. You must stop smoking before and after the surgery, as tobacco can slow down the blood flow to the skin and thereby slow down the healing process.

The surgery will show desirable results only on people who are generally healthy and have no previous history of cardiac issues, pulmonary emboli, excessive bleeding, seizures, immunodeficiency disorders, or deep vein thrombosis. People with such conditions are discouraged from undergoing this procedure due to a higher risk of surgical complications.

People on specific anti-inflammatory and anticoagulant drugs are also discouraged from undergoing breast lift surgery.

What are the various techniques for Breast Lift surgery?

There are various surgical techniques for performing Breast Lift in Dubai at Hasan Surgery. Your plastic surgeon will determine which technique is most appropriate for you after discussing the pros and cons of each with you. The choice will be guided by the size and shape of your breasts, your breast anatomy and composition – fatty tissue vs. glandular tissue, the extent of lift needed, your skin elasticity, whether nipple repositioning is involved, your motherhood and breastfeeding needs, your aesthetic concerns, and other relevant factors.

Anchor Pattern or Inverted T Technique – As the name suggests, this technique is so-called because the shape of the incision resembles a ship’s anchor, or an inverted letter “T”. This is the most preferred technique of Breast Lift for women with extreme sagging and also the most invasive. It is also the technique most used when the Breast Lift is combined with a Breast Reduction.

Incision Location:
This technique results in three incisions – all along the breast crease, extending vertically up to the areola, and all along the areola.

Advantages:
Because the incision is horizontal and vertical, this technique allows for maximum reach and adjustment. It is effective in reducing droopiness in the lower breast.

Disadvantages:
It is the most invasive technique and results in the most scarring. If the nipple is fully detached during the surgery, there is a risk of breastfeeding inability and/or permanent loss of nipple sensation.

Periareolar or Donut Breast Lift Technique/ Doughnut Mastopexy – As the name suggests, this technique creates a donut-shaped incision. This technique is preferable for women who do not need significant skin removal and do not have huge breasts.

Incision Location:
Circumferential incisions around the areola and nipple.

Advantages:
Less invasive technique with smaller scars; faster recovery time; allows for areolas to be reshaped and resized.

Disadvantages:
May not work for women with large breasts requiring significant skin removal.

Lollipop Technique/ Vertical Mastopexy – As the name suggests, this technique creates a vertical incision that is keyhole/ lollipop/racquet-shaped. This technique is preferable for women with moderate-to-large size breasts who require a moderate degree of lift.

Incision Location:
Along the border of the areola and extending vertically down to the breast crease.

Advantages:
Less invasive technique with smaller scars than the Anchor technique; more reach and flexibility vs. the Donut Lift.

Disadvantages:
May not be suitable for women with huge breasts and severe sagging.

Does Breast Lift affect my ability to become pregnant?

Your Breast Lift surgery in no way affects or interferes with your ability to become pregnant.

Does Breast Lift affect my ability to breastfeed?

A skilled plastic surgeon knows how to conduct your Breast Lift surgery and is extremely careful that your surgery does not affect your milk ducts and, therefore, your ability to breastfeed. However, depending on the type of breast reduction technique used, there is always a risk that the mammary glands are affected, impairing your ability to breastfeed.

It is also possible that your milk production is lower than before your Breast Lift or what otherwise may have been possible without the surgery, and you may need to supplement your infant’s intake with formula milk.

At Hasan Surgery, our exceptional breast surgeons will discuss your future maternity plans before determining the breast reduction technique to be used.

It is best to undergo breast lift surgery after your pregnancy and breastfeeding phases are over.

Will there be a permanent change in my nipple sensation?

It is possible for women to lose some feeling or nipple sensation after a Breast Lift surgery. For most women though, the change in nipple sensation lasts for 6 to 12 months after the surgery, before returning to normal.

What is the cost of Breast Lift surgery in Dubai?

The cost of Breast Lift in Dubai depends on the following factors:

• Skill and experience of the plastic surgeon
• Standard of the clinic/ hospital where the surgery will be performed
• The choice of technique used – Anchor/ Vertical/ Liposuction
• Extent of lift and skin removal required
• Whether the procedure is combined with other breast or body contouring surgeries

It is advised to get an initial consultation from a specialist plastic surgeon to know the cost applicable to your case and your eligibility for the procedure.

What anesthesia is usually given for Breast Lift?

Breast Lift is performed under IV sedation at our clinic in Dubai, or under general anesthesia at our allied accredited hospital in Dubai.

When can I resume normal activities after my Breast Lift surgery?

Most women are able to resume normal activities within 7-10 days. We recommend you schedule at least 1 week off from work after your Breast Lift surgery. The complete healing and recovery after the surgery will need more time.

Take note that even after 1 week off, you might be required to avoid specific activities until you are fully recovered. Light exercises can be started after 3 weeks. For women whose work involves strenuous physical activities, you’ll need to wait another 3 weeks before resuming your normal activities.

What are the possible risks and side effects of Breast Lift surgery?

Breast Lift surgery is a safe procedure in the hands of a skilled breast surgeon, but the following complications may be seen:

• Infection
• Swelling & bruising
• Hematoma – fluid accumulation under the skin
• Temporary numbness or nipple sensitivity
• Permanent loss of sensation in the nipples
• Damage to milk ducts/ nerves/ mammary glands – inability to breastfeed
• Uneven nipple height
• Prominent scarring
• Breast asymmetry
• Contour irregularities

What recovery and post-operative precautions are needed after a Breast Lift surgery?

Most patients experience pain and discomfort after the surgery when anesthesia effects diminish. You will start to feel comfortable after 2-3 days.

Immediately after the Breast Lift surgery in Dubai at Hasan Surgery, the incisions will be covered in bandages. These loosely wrapped bandages will help minimize the swelling. Sometimes, a small tube will be placed in the treated areas to drain the excess blood and lymph fluid. After a few days, once the bandages and tubes are removed, your breast surgeon will recommend you wear a surgical bra for a few weeks to aid the healing process and keep the swelling down. It is normal to feel some loss of sensation or higher sensitivity in the treated areas after the surgery. This temporary numbness/ sensitivity will go away within a few days. You may also have difficulty stretching or raising your arms.

You will be prescribed antibiotics to avoid infection. During your first week of recovery, you can expect issues with pain and bruising. The pain is managed with prescribed medications, and the bruising through cold compresses or Arnica gel. You should get plenty of rest during this time, though you should walk lightly to promote circulation and avoid blood clots.

After the first week of recovery, it is necessary to do a follow-up visit with your plastic surgeon to monitor your progress and to check the incision sites.

It would be best to sleep with your torso elevated until the swelling subsides. Avoid bending, stretching, or lifting for the first 3 to 4 weeks.

After this period, you will have recovered enough to return to your routine as long as it does not involve strenuous physical activity. Pain and significant bruising will have subsided.

It is advised to avoid intense physical and athletic activities that may strain your breasts for at least six weeks after the surgery.

It is best to do follow-up visits with your plastic surgeon for continuing post-surgical care.

When will the results of my Breast Lift surgery be visible?

Post-surgery, there will be an immediate visible improvement in the shape and appearance of your treated area, though there will be bruising and swelling that may last for many weeks. Some “settling” of the breasts will occur until the breasts position themselves at their final elevation. The end results from your Breast Lift surgery will be visible within 6 months.

How can I maintain the results of my Breast Lift surgery?

The results obtained from a Breast Lift surgery are long-lasting and can typically last decades. Choosing a skilled plastic surgeon is the best way to get the best results and maintain your results longer. Maintaining a stable and healthy weight also gives longer-lasting results.

However, please note that your breasts can change over time due to aging, pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight changes, gravity, and hormonal factors.

For best results, strictly follow the care instructions of your plastic surgeon before and after the surgery.