AT A GLANCE

Anesthesia

General

Area

Breast

Duration

2 Hours

Recovery

1 Week

Results

Aesthetically Pleasing Breast

Pain

Mild to Moderate

Frequently Asked Questions

  • 1 What are the types of breast lifts?

    A breast lift can be done alone or in combination with augmentation, where an implant is also inserted. Depending on the extent of the lift, it could be a circumareolar incision (Around the nipple), Vertical scar incision or an inverted T shaped incision.

  • 2

    It is a daycare procedure and you will be discharged from the hospital on the same day of surgery.

  • 3

    You will be seen by our anaesthetist before surgery and then admitted on the day of surgery. The surgery is conducted under general anaesthesia and takes about 1 hour. Depending upon the type, cuts are made on the breast as described above. Sometimes an implant is also inserted. The wound is closed with absorbable stitches. You will be given some painkillers and antibiotics and discharged on the same day evening. You will be advised to wear a comfortable sports bra after surgery.

  • 4

    There will be a follow-up appointment after 1 week to check the wound. Most of the swelling goes down in a week, but final results can be usually seen after 6 weeks of surgery when the swelling and bruising completely recedes.

  • 5

    You will be able to go back to normal activities from the next day. Strenuous activity like jogging, gym and sports can be resumed after 3 weeks. What complications can I expect? Infection, bleeding, swelling, bruising and pain are common complications that can happen. The pain will be managed by our acute pain service team while in the hospital.

  • 6

    Many women have breastfed after this surgery, but one can expect feeding disturbances. We would advise you to opt for this surgery after the completion of your family.

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