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| Breast Lift |
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Breast lift is a common surgical method, to create firm and youthful looking breasts. It is also known as Mastopexy. Various reasons like weight fluctuations, gravity, pregnancy and aging can cause breasts drooping down. Breast lift is the best solution for such conditions. There are several methods in breast lift surgery, depending on the usage of incision. It can be done with or without breast augmentation. The result will vary with the type of breast lift surgery. Also, it may vary from individual to individual. Usually, breast lift lasts for years, in the absence of pregnancy or weight fluctuation. |
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| Details |
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| Time Required |
| A typical breast lift surgery lasts for 1 -3 hours. Length of the surgery depends on the technique used. |
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| Side Effects |
| Main side effects are swelling and bruising in the breast and sensitivity. Normally, these symptoms disappear within one week of surgery. |
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| Recovery Time |
| Patients can go home after some hours of surgery. They are generally fitted with surgical bra to support their breasts, in the initial stages. These surgical braziers can be removed after one or two weeks of surgery, depending on the individual condition of the patients. Patients can return to their normal life within one week. |
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| Risks |
| Like in all surgeries, some of the risks of breast lift are negative reaction to anesthesia and infection. It can also cause permanent scars on breasts, loss of sensitivity and asymmetrical shape. Other risks involved are excessive bleeding, severe pain, undersensitive or oversensitive nipples, internal bruising (haematoma), delayed healing, or even minor risks of deep vein thrombosis. |
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| Technology |
| Breast lift serves to remove excess skin by an incision, repositioning of nipple and skin for firm breasts. Location and size of incisions change with breast lift surgery techniques. |
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| Cost Involved |
| Costs vary with the surgeon as well as the hospital chosen for getting the breast lift. The price usually includes the room rentals, fees of the surgeons and anaesthetists, pre and post surgery care, medicine bills, plus additional costs for using special equipment. |
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| Insurance Covered |
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Because of the cosmetic nature of Breast Lift, insurance is not
involved.
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| Patient Status |
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OutPatient - In most cases
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| Reffered As |
| It is also known as Mastopexy |
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| Discomforts |
| The discomforts involved with the surgery include nausea after the anesthesia, burning sensation in the nipple area, soreness in the breasts, bruising, or even scarring. |
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| Combine With |
| Breast lift can be combined with breast augmentation. |
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