Augmentation Mastopexy Perth

Dr Nathan specialises in breast augmentation mastopexy surgery in Perth. Augmentation Mastopexy is a challenging procedure, essentially combining the two surgeries of a mastopexy and an augmentation.

Breast Augmentation Mastopexy surgery is ideal for women with ptotic (drooping) breasts, who also want an increase in their volume.  If there is significant ptosis, then implants alone cannot correct this.

Why do people choose augmentation mastopexy?

• Bring back the height of their breasts or achieve “upper pole fullness”
• Reduce asymmetry in nipple height or position
• Achieve larger breast volume
• Achieve larger cleavage
• Decrease areolar size

Risks and possible complications

• Adverse reactions to the anaesthetic medications such as respiratory problems or allergic reactions.
• Infection of the surgical wounds, leading to pain, swelling and potentially implant removal.
• Abnormal scarring of the incision, depending on the individual, keloid scarring can occur.
• Numbness and reduced nipple sensation may occur, although it’s often temporary.
• Slow or delayed wound healing which is often dependent on the individual can prolong recovery.
• Accumulation of blood (haematoma) or fluid (seroma) may require drainage or additional procedures.
• Capsular contracture may develop, causing the breast to feel hard and distorted.
• Post-operative pain, soreness and discomfort are common in the first few weeks after surgery.
• Skin necrosis is rare but can occur if tissues are subject to inadequate blood flow leading to skin death.
• Blood clots in the legs (DVT) or lungs (pulmonary embolism) can form, however preventative measures are taken to reduce risks of this occurring.
• Individuals with pre-existing heart or lung conditions may face higher risks of cardiac and pulmonary complications.
• Allergic reactions can occur to surgical materials and dressings.
• Implant malposition or displacement can occur, resulting in asymmetry or an unnatural appearance. Uneven or asymmetrical results can occur as the breasts may heal differently and in some cases implant edges may be visible through the skin, particularly in thin individuals. Patients may experience emotional changes or dissatisfaction with the results. Over time, natural aging and the effects of gravity can alter breast appearance.
• Augmentation mastopexy surgery may impact on the ability to breastfeed successfully
• Rare and uncommon complications include severe bleeding, nerve damage, infection spreading in the bloodstream (sepsis) or adverse reactions to implants.
• An augmentation mastopexy is essentially performing two conflicting procedures. On one side it reduces the breasts, on the other is expanding the breasts. As such, this procedure carries the highest rate of revision, or need for a secondary procedure, of any plastic surgery procedure. This is typically quoted as about 40% in world literature. In Dr Stewarts practice, this is typically less than 5% but all patients need to be aware that further “touch up” procedures can be required.

Mastopexybreast Lift Surgery

Skin Incision

Excess Fat Removed And
the nipple is moved up

Skin Tightened

Anchor Scar after surgery

Recovery after Breast Augmentation/Mastopexy

• Some discomfort and pain are normal. You will be prescribed pain relief medication.
• Take it easy for the first few days and get lots of rest, drink plenty of fluids and eat healthy.
• Compression bra should be worn day and night for the first 6 weeks.
• Swelling and bruising is common and will disappear in the first few weeks
• Capsular contracture may develop, causing the breast to feel hard and distorted. Typically all implants will need a revision at some stage after approximately 10 years.

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