Breast Lift Canberra

There are several skin incision patterns that are used for this operation, depending on the amount of skin that needs to be removed. These include a circular incision only, a vertical scar and an anchor type incision. At Breast & Body Clinic we aim to minimise scarring on the breast, but primarily the choice of operation is dictated by your own biology and physique and the amount of tissue that needs to be removed to achieve a youthful appearance.

This is operation may also provide an “augmented” look to the breast in some cases without using the implants to achieve this goal, particularly if there is dense breast tissue, as opposed to fatty breast tissue, making up the breast.

However, like any other operation, this procedure has its own limitations and depending on your expectations Dr. Michael Yunaev may recommend that you have this procedure in conjunction with breast augmentation. This is called augmentation mastopexy, or breast lift with implants.

The reasons for an augmentation mastopexy are many, but most importantly:

• Upper breast fullness is challenging to achieve and maintain long-term without a breast implant
• Larger breast size is not possible to achieve reliably without a breast implant (even with fat grafting)
• Changing the footplate of the underdeveloped and tuberous and asymmetric breasts is not possible without an implant

The primary objective of a breast lift/Mastopexy is to firm and reshape a breast that has lost shape, slightly different to that of a breast augmentation. This can often happen as a result of pregnancy, ageing or weight loss. A breast lift mastopexy aims to alter the breasts to a preferable size, shape, and position on your body.

Breast lift mastopexy is a common procedure which aims to:

• Restore breast position
• Improve firmness
• Elevate the nipple
• Improve symmetry
• Remove excess tissue from the bottom of the breast

During breast lift surgery the skin is tightened around the breast to create a new shape. There is also the option to increase cup size or restore fullness and cleavage in the upper part of the breast by performing a breast implant at the same time.

It is not uncommon for women to request some form of extra volume for their breasts when having the breast lift mastopexy procedure. There is a number of options for this depending on the desired outcome. Combining surgeries often can help reduce the amount of time under anaesthesia and to lessen the impact of recovery and also sometimes the cost of the overall procedure. However, with recent changes to medicare item numbers it may be more beneficial from financial point of view to split up the breast lift mastopexy and augmentation procedures into two stages, if otherwise medically appropriate.

If the issue you are hoping to rectify is a mild sagging, an effective breast augmentation in Canberra may be all that is required, however, a combined breast lift mastopexy and augmentation can be performed. Factors including the amount of breast tissue you have and the desired implant size will help determine the correct operation.

In some cases, patients who require both a Mastopexy and augmentation may need to separate the procedures to allow for healing and to confirm if the second procedure is required. This two-stage approach usually requires the breast lift mastopexy to be completed first, and an augmentation as the second operation only if necessary at a later date, roughly six months apart. This is particularly pertinent in patients with large amounts of natural breast tissue or significant sagging.

In some cases when the two procedures are performed at once, revision surgery may be required. Ideally, a good breast shape is achieved from the lift mastopexy procedure alone.

Various Techniques
A breast lift will rebuild shape and projection, however, in cases with a loss of volume, particularly in the upper half of the breast, an implant can be inserted during the operation for a more desired result.

Overstretched, sagging skin can be removed from beneath the breast while also repositioning the nipple to create a perky, youthful look. Nipples and areolas always stay attached to blood supply and nerves regrow so as to maintain sensation in this area, however, some sensation may be lost. The following techniques are selected based on the size and shape of the breasts, along with the required amount of skin to be removed. Skin quality and position of the nipples are also contributing factors:

• Circumareolar technique: During this technique, a circular incision is performed around the areola which is minimally invasive and suited to situations that require a small degree of lift mastopexy. The scar sits around the areolar.
• Vertical technique: This technique leaves a scar around the areola and a vertical scar reaching down the midline of the breast to the lower fold. This is best suited for situations that require a moderate degree of lift mastopexy.
• Anchor technique: Named due to the anchor-shaped scar around the areola, down the lower midline of the breast and in the crease underneath the breast. This technique is used in cases where a significant amount of lift mastopexy or reduction mastopexy of the breast is needed.

We always note that all surgical procedures are accompanied by possible risks or complications. In the case of a breast lift mastopexy, this can occasionally or rarely include:

• Wound infection
• Bleeding/Haematoma
• Wound breakdown or Poor wound healing
• Poor Scarring or Hypertrophic/Keloid Scars
• Poor Sensation
• Inability to breastfeed occasionally
• Nipple or areola necrosis (death)
• Shape of the breast not meeting patient expectations

In the case of scarring, there will always be a certain amount with any surgery. The healing response of the scar cannot be anticipated and varies per patient. Scars can take up to 12-18 months to fully mature.

Nipple and areolar sensation may increase or decrease; however, this is usually temporary and will restore within 12 months to close to the pre-operative state.

Many women are also concerned about an inability to breastfeed, this is more of a risk in substantial mastopexies where the milk ducts may be affected. Breast lumps may form due to a collection of blood or dead fat cells.

In cases where there is a large amount of breast tissue, breast sagging can still occur in the lower part of the breasts. The increased number of procedures in a single approach increases the likelihood of potential risks such as the combination of a breast lift and augmentation. Our experienced team takes every necessary precaution to ensure this surgery is safe, adequate blood supply to the nipple areolar region in achieved and the amount of internal surgery is limited to avoid compromising blood supply.

If you are considering undergoing the breast lift/mastopexy surgery procedure, the following vital considerations should be given your attention:

• This procedure will not change the size of your breasts significantly, but will reduce the size of the skin envelope around the breast tissue. It will also not round the upper part of the breast. If this is the desired outcome you would like for your breasts to achieve a fuller or smaller appearance, you might want to consider either breast augmentation or breast lift with implants or breast reduction mammoplasty surgery
• We generally recommend waiting until breast development, childbirth and breastfeeding have stopped before undertaking surgery
• Although it’s possible to lift breasts of any size, the results may not be as long-lasting in women with heavier breasts

A mastopexy without implants may be a good option for you if:

• You are physically healthy
• You have realistic expectations
• Your breasts are fully developed
• Your breasts are sagging and have lost their shape and firmness
• Your breasts have a flatter, elongated shape or are pendulous
• When unsupported, your nipples fall below the breast crease
• Your nipples and areolas point downward
• You have stretched skin and enlarged areolas
• One breast is lower than the other
• Remember that the shape and size of your breasts before surgery will influence the surgical procedure and the outcome.

To learn more about your suitability for a breast lift mastopexy and implants in Canberra, Potts Point or Bella Vista speak to the team at the Breast and Body Clinic. We provide Canberra breast lift mastopexy procedures in our clinics located across suburbs in the east and inner west as well as in the Southern Highlands, from our clinic located in Bowral.

We provide breast services in:

• Potts Point
• Bella Vista
• Bowral

Breast and Body Clinic was created to better serve patients by Dr. Yunaev, who received his accreditation through the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS).

• General surgery
• Specialist training in Breast Surgery
• A further four years of Aesthetic Surgery training
• Over ten years’ surgical experience

Dr. Yunaev gives exceptional attention to detail and prides himself on a high-quality and caring patient experience. At Breast & Body Clinic we guarantee:

• The focus is on personalised care, as we know cosmetic surgery is not a one size fits all approach
• A focus on the quality of care and providing natural-looking results
• Flexible payment options
• A licensed clinic and surgery in an accredited hospital to ensure safety levels are as high as possible