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How is the surgery performed ?
Various techniques are available depending on the degree of uplift required.
The greater the uplift, the bigger the incision required. The incision
(and resultant scar) can be limited to around the areola or may extend
to a short vertical incision below the areola. Larger uplifts may also
require a horizontal incision placed in the fold under the breast.
What are the potential complications and risks ?
The risks will be discussed with you in detail before you consent to the
operation. The risks can be broken down into general risks associated with
any operation, and those specific to mastopexy.
General operative risks include anaesthetic complications, bruising, bleeding,
infection, wound breakdown and abnormal scarring.
Specific complications include: changes in sensation of the nipple and
breast skin, asymmetry, bottoming out of the breast with time, interference
with breast feeding and skin, fat or nipple necrosis (loss).
What happens after the operation?
Mastopexy is usually performed as a day case procedure. Drains are not
normally used. You will be given a prescription for strong painkillers
upon discharge from the hospital. You will be advised to wear a crop top
for the first six weeks (day and night). I recommend that you plan a very
quiet week immediately after your surgery and avoid driving for 2 weeks
and vigorous exercise for 6 weeks.
The stitches are dissolvable and therefore don’t need removing. You
will be seen regularly after the operation at one week, two weeks, six
weeks and six and 12 months.
What costs are involved ?
- Dr Belt’s surgical fee
- Assistant’s fee
- Theatre fee / day bed, and overnight bed
if not a day case
- Specialist anaesthetists fee
- Costs of sports bra / crop top
Rebates are available through both Medicare and Private Health Funds
under specific Medicare restrictions.
Please contact Dr. Belt’s rooms and his staff can answer any questions
you may have. A personalised quote and information can be sent to you
regarding your procedure.
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