Mr Michael McBride
Breast Lift Surgery
Breast Lift Surgery, also known as mastopexy, is a procedure that raises and shapes the breasts to create a firmer, more youthful appearance.
Costs
Breast lift surgery costs vary depending on the procedure and your personal treatment plan. We’ll give you a clear price guide upfront and explain what’s included.
Our team is here to answer questions and help you choose the best way to pay.
What Is Breast Lift Surgery?
Breast Lift Surgery is a procedure that lifts and reshapes sagging breasts. It can remove excess skin and reposition breast tissue to create a firmer contour. The surgery may also adjust the position of the nipples to achieve a natural look.
There are many reasons why women choose to have a breast uplift over other breast procedures.
For some women, the breasts can naturally lose their shape due to the natural aging process, following pregnancy, or as a result of breastfeeding or weight loss.
Having breast lift surgery, also referred to as uplift surgery, at Kingsbridge Hospital could help to rejuvenate and restore your figure, giving you increased self-confidence and self-esteem. A breast lift can help rejuvenate your figure with a breast profile that is more youthful and uplifted.
Breast lift surgery will not significantly change the size of your breasts. If you want your breasts to look fuller, consider a breast lift together with breast augmentation surgery.
The surgery is, therefore, often performed at the same time as a breast reduction or enlargement giving you back younger, firmer and more shapely breasts.
Steps to get started
Our team will support you through every stage, from your first enquiry to your recovery.
If you’re using health insurance
Check with your provider to see what’s covered. We’re happy to help with any paperwork and can work directly with many insurance companies to make the process smoother for you.
If you’re paying for treatment
We’ll give you clear information about costs and help you plan your care. You’ll know exactly what to expect, with no hidden fees.
Book an Appointment
To make things easier, you can book a new consultation appointment online.
Our Locations
Our locations are equipped with modern facilities and experienced teams who will look after you throughout your treatment and recovery.
All sites are well connected by major transport routes, supporting patients travelling from border counties and across Ireland. Wherever you decide to go, you’ll receive the same high standard of personalised treatment.
Meet Our Breast Lift Surgery Consultants
At Kingsbridge, you’ll be in the expert hands of Ireland and the UK’s top plastic surgery consultants.
Types of Breast Lift Surgery Available
There are different techniques for breast lift surgery, each suited to specific needs. The choice depends on the degree of sagging and your personal goals. Common techniques include a crescent lift, which is suitable for minor sagging, a donut lift for moderate changes, and an anchor lift for more significant reshaping.
Your surgeon will discuss which technique is most suitable to achieve the results you want.
What to Expect Before, During, and After Breast Lift Surgery?
Knowing what happens at each stage of breast lift surgery can help you feel prepared and more at ease. Here’s what you can expect:
Before Surgery
Your surgeon at Kingsbridge Private Hospital will discuss with you what will happen before, during and after your procedure, and any pain you might have. This is a good opportunity to find out what will happen, and you can help yourself by preparing questions to ask about the risks, benefits and any alternatives to the procedure that may be available at Kingsbridge Hospital. This will help you to be informed, so you can give your consent for the procedure to go ahead, which you may be asked to do by signing a consent form.
During Surgery
Several cuts are made on the breasts by your surgeon. The position of the cuts can vary depending on the technique your surgeon uses.
Your surgeon at Kingsbridge Private Hospital will remove skin from around your areola or from under your breasts. They will then re-position your nipples and may reduce the size of your areola to suit the new shape.
If you’re having a breast enlargement at the same time, your surgeon at Kingsbridge Private Hospital will insert breast implants to help give shape to your breast. Your surgeon will place this directly under the surface of your breast or beneath the muscle in your breast. If you have large breasts and want to make them smaller, your surgeon can remove some of the breast tissue during surgery.
When the operation is complete, your surgeon will close the cuts with stitches and may wrap your breasts in a special supportive dressing.
After Surgery
After surgery you will need to rest until the effects of the anaesthetic have passed. You will likely need pain relief to help with any discomfort.
A nurse will give you advice about caring for healing wounds before you go home. You will also be given advice on how to care for your breasts, hygiene and bathing.
The length of time your dissolvable stitches will take to disappear depends on what type you have. However, for this procedure they should usually disappear in about 1-2 weeks following surgery. If you have non-dissolvable stitches, these will be removed 10-14 days after surgery.
Following your surgery you will require someone to drive you home. Having a friend or relative stay with you for the first 24 hours after your operation is advised.
General anaesthesia temporarily affects your co-ordination and reasoning skills, so you must not drive, drink alcohol, operate machinery or sign legal documents for 24 hours afterwards. If you’re in any doubt about driving, contact your motor insurer so that you’re aware of their recommendations, and always follow your surgeon’s advice.
Recovering from Breast Uplift Surgery
It usually takes around four weeks to make a full recovery from breast uplift surgery, but this can vary between individuals. Your surgeon will provide advice on this.
If you need pain relief, we recommend that you take over-the-counter painkillers such as paracetamol or ibuprofen. Always read the patient information leaflet that comes with your medicine and if you have any questions, ask your pharmacist for advice.
You will need to wear a support bra for up to six weeks after your operation. This will help to prevent the weight of the breasts pulling on your healing wounds. A sports bra may also be but you should ask your surgeon or nurse for advice.
As with most types of surgery, there is a small risk of infection. Infected wounds can take longer to heal and may result in a more noticeable scar on the breasts.
You should contact your surgeon for advice if you have a high temperature or if your wound is:
- sore
- feels hot and swollen
- looks red, or starts to weep
Please be aware that it is normal for the breasts to need several months to settle into their new shape following surgery.
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