A woman’s body naturally changes with time due to pregnancy, nursing, weight gain and loss, gravity and ageing. One of the most common physical changes women experience is a loss of skin elasticity and firm volume in the chest area, causing breasts to sag or sink lower on the chest wall. If diet and firming creams aren’t enough, there’s the long term proven solution of breast lift surgery (mastopexy) to lift, reshape and rejuvenate the bustline.
Gone are the days when women in Abu Dhabi and neighbouring places such as Baniyas and Shamkha had to go through invasive hospital stays to obtain a revitalised and raised contour. Royal Medical Center One Day Surgery in neighbouring Shakhbout City provides cutting edge plastic surgery procedures in a modern, boutique outpatient clinic, enabling patients to safely regain their physical proportions and personal confidence.
What is Mastopexy (Breast Lift Surgery) ?
A breast lift is an elective cosmetic procedure that removes excess, stretched skin, tightens the surrounding breast tissue and repositions the nipple and areola to a higher, younger position. The purpose of mastopexy is not only to change cup size, but to correct sagging (ptosis) and improve the shape of the breasts to a higher, rounder profile.
Women choose mastopexy for a variety of reasons, including:
- Breast Firmness After Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
- Treating Severe Sagging Following Weight Loss.
- Targeting ageing loss of skin firmness.
- Correcting nipples that are not even or point downwards.
- Breast Lift vs. Breast Augmentation & Lift (No Implants)
If you are contemplating your surgery, one of the first decisions you will make during your surgical consultation is whether you want to combine your lift with volume augmentation.
Breast Lift Without Implants
If you are OK with the natural size of your breasts, but just need to raise sagging tissue and remove extra skin, a breast lift without implants is the appropriate solution. Your surgeon will use the volume you already have in your body to reshape your existing glandular tissue into a perky, lifted shape.
Breast Augmentation & Breast Lift
If the upper breast area has deflated or hollowed out from pregnancy or weight loss, a lift alone may not give you the full, rounded upper pole you want. In this situation, a breast augmentation and lift (breast lift + implants) performs both at once. The implant augments the upper pole deficit and the mastopexy technique lifts the skin envelope and repositions the nipple complex to give a balanced and harmonious profile.
Breast Lift Scars and Recovery: What to Expect?
Scarring after breast lift surgery is one of the biggest concerns for many people considering the surgery. Since excess skin is removed, mastopexy requires surgical incisions. Modern plastic surgery procedures try to keep scars as unobtrusive and as minimal as possible, in contrast.
Your surgeon will employ one of the following three primary incision styles, depending on the amount of lift required:
- Periareolar (Doughnut) Lift: Circular incision around the areola, good for mild drooping.
- Vertical (Lollipop) Lift: This incision is made around the areola with a vertical line down to the crease of the breast. Best for slight sagging.
- Anchor (Wise Pattern) Lift: Cut across the areola, straight down to the crease, and straight across the lower crease. Good for major sagging or big tissue reduction.
When closed carefully during surgery and followed by adequate post-operative care and treatment of the scars with silicone, these scars drastically fade over time to faint, light lines that are easily hidden beneath bras and swimsuits.
Breast Lift Before and After: What Can You Expect from the Results?
During your consultation, you should have a look at breast lift before and after visual references to help you create realistic goals. Looking at past clinical outcomes will show you how different incision designs heal, how the nipples can be naturally elevated, and how your general body proportions may be improved. During your consultation, your plastic surgeon will evaluate the elasticity of your skin, the anatomy of your chest wall and your cosmetic goals to develop a tailor-made surgical plan.
What is the Cost of Breast Augmentation in Abu Dhabi?
The cost of breast lift surgery is not a one size fits all number. It is more a sum of several personalised concerns. The key elements influencing the final investment are:
- Complexity of the procedure: One-time breast lift or breast lift with breast implants.
- Expertise of your Surgeon: The training, experience and credentials of your board-certified plastic surgeon.
- Surgical Facility & Anaesthesia: High level day surgery theatre costs, nursing care by qualified nurses and services by a board certified anaesthesiologist.
- Post-operative care: Supportive dressings for recovery, appropriate compression garments and follow-up visits.
A thorough consultation will provide you a clear, easy-to-understand summary of your desired method and surgical requirements.
Why Choose One Day Surgery at Royal Medical Center?
World quality cosmetic therapy is just around the corner for patients in Abu Dhabi, Baniyas and Shamkha. Royal Medical Center One Day Surgery, Shakhbout City is a modern facility, combining surgical precision with the ease of outpatient surgery.
Why patients select Royal Medical Center Important advantages of:
- Qualified Plastic Surgeons: Specialists in subtle body contouring.
- State-of-the-Art Outpatient Facilities: Modern operating rooms equipped with the latest medical technologies to provide a safe and quick return home the same day.
- We provide a customized, private environment with a focus on patient attention, privacy, comfort and complete follow-up treatment.
FAQs
Q: Will my cup size change after a breast lift?
A: Implant-free lift does not modify your natural cup size much. It’s remoulding the existing tissue to make your breasts seem taller and firmer. Your surgeon may combine the lift with implants or a reduction if you want to increase or decrease the size of your cup.
Q: What does breast lift surgery pain feel like?
A: You may have some discomfort following the surgery, but it is generally mild to moderate and may be treated with prescription medication. Most patients notice stiffness or a little discomfort during the first few days but these decrease as healing improves.
Q: How long is the recovery after a mastopexy?
A: When can I return to work after an outpatient breast lift? A: Most patients are able to return to light desk work in 7 to 10 days. Avoid rigorous activities, heavy lifting and forceful upper-body movements for 4 to 6 weeks to ensure optimal tissue repair.
Q: Can I breastfeed after a breast lift?
A: Most women are able to breastfeed successfully after a mastopexy. This is especially true when the nipple and areola are left attached to the underlying milk ducts and blood supply at the time of surgery. Talk to your surgeon during your consultation about your plans for your future family so that she may pick the most suitable operation.
Conclusion
Breast lift surgery in Abu Dhabi is a big step towards getting back your natural form and your self-confidence. You may choose for a little lift without implants or a full-size augmentation. With today’s surgical treatments, you may get natural-looking, elevated results with less time away from your daily routine.
If you choose One Day Surgery at Royal Medical Center in Shakhbout City - the perfect location for residents of Baniyas, Shamkha and Downtown Abu Dhabi – you can be sure of expert surgical care, the latest equipment and a supportive healing environment. Book your private consultation now and begin your journey to a rejuvenated, elevated physique.
