What is a Breast Lift?

A breast uplift - or breast mastopexy - is a great way to raise and re-shape your breasts. After a breast uplift, you can expect to have a rejuvenated and more perked appearance to your breast and have a more perked appearance to your breasts. You may be considering a breast uplift post-pregnancy or post-weight loss or as a result of the general force for gravity on your breasts. Many breast uplift patients at River Medical express their delight at being able to wear backless dresses or regaining the confidence to go without a bra after their surgery.

The Procedure

The operation involves the surgeon removing the excess skin from around the breast creating a much more pert breast. Small incisions around the breast are also made to allow the nipple and areola to sit higher on the breast, giving it a much more youthful appearance. The excess skin is then removed from below.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Breast Uplift

Who will do my initial consultation?

Our Consultant Plastic Surgeon.

What is the recovery time like?

Breast Reduction surgery can take between 1 to 2 hours to complete. It usually requires an overnight stay in hospital.

You will need to take 7 to 10 days off work after your surgery, this will depend on you and how well you recover after the procedure.

You may experience a level of discomfort for a few days after your procedure, this will be managed with the support of your Consultant Plastic Surgeon and your River Medical Registered General Nurse as part of your aftercare, to ensure you the safest and most comfortable recovery.

Is Breast Uplift right for me?

Breast Uplift is suitable for women whose breasts have been affected by age, pregnancy, breastfeeding or weight loss, and want to achieve a more pert youthful appearance to their breasts.

Will I be able to Breast Feed after the procedure?

Yes, Breast Feeding after the procedure should not be a problem.

Breast Augmentation versus Breast Uplift?

In some cases breast sagging can be corrected with breast augmentation, this usually applies to people who have minimal sagging.

It is also common for women to have both a breast uplift along with a breast augmentation, the best approach for you to achieve your desired results will be discussed with you during you free consultation.

How should I prepare for my procedure?

There are a few elements to this: preparation will begin with your initial consultation with our Consultant Plastic Surgeon, you will also meet with one of our Registered General Nurses. They will both go through every aspect of the surgery and your recovery with you.

You will come in once more before your surgery to have a further comprehensive pre-operative assessment with your River Medical Registered General Nurse.

The Consultant will be available to you right up until your surgery should you wish to see him again.

Why do you not have before and after pictures on the website?

Before and after pictures on websites can be misleading as they are most likely not patients of the surgeon who will be doing your Uplift.

As every person wanting Breast Uplift has completely different expectations it is a much more valuable tool for your Consultant Plastic Surgeon to show pictures of not only Breast Uplift Procedures that he as actually done but also show you results you will be likely to receive.