Breast Uplift

Before surgery you will be marked to determine the new height of your nipple and the placement of your scars. Once asleep the excess skin is removed. Stitches are placed to reform the shape of the breast and a dressing is placed on the skin.

You will need to buy a post-surgical front-fastening bra. You should buy a selection of sizes. You will need to wear the bra day and night for 6 weeks after surgery. You should stop smoking 6 weeks prior to surgery and follow any advice about your medication.

These will be discussed in the clinic. You should be aware that a breast uplift initially places the breast tissue high on the chest but with time the tissues will relax and the breast will settle into a more natural position.

Your wounds will usually be healed in 2 weeks. Occasionally areas can take up to 6 weeks to heal. You will need to wear your post-surgical bra day and night for 6 weeks.

If you have not started or completed your family you should consider the possibility that you will not be able to breastfeed. Patients are told they will not be able to breastfeed but you may still wish to try and some patients are successful.

When having mammograms in the future you should let them know you have had surgery. There is a higher chance you will be recalled to check an area in the breast but there is no increased chance of getting breast cancer after this surgery. You may be advised to get a mammogram prior to having surgery. This could be related to a high-risk family history or if you are due for a mammogram on the national screening programme. Miss Jackson will advise you when you come for your out-patient appointment.

Yes – we cannot escape gravity. However, with a breast uplift operation the goal is to achieve a long-term, higher position of the breast tissue on the chest wall.