What is abdominoplasty?
Abdominoplasty, also called tummy tuck surgery, is a cosmetic procedure that eliminates surplus fat and skin. It also fixes weakened or separated muscles, resulting in a smoother and firmer abdominal profile.
Many people strive to attain a flat, well-toned abdomen through exercise and weight management. However, sometimes, these methods are insufficient to achieve the desired results.
It is possible for individuals who have a normal body weight and proportion to develop a protruding or sagging abdomen. This can be caused by a variety of factors, including ageing, heredity, pregnancy prior surgery, and significant weight fluctuations. It is important to note that a tummy tuck is not a substitute for weight loss or exercise.
While the results of a tummy tuck are technically permanent, significant fluctuations in weight can significantly diminish the positive outcome. Therefore, individuals who are planning on losing a substantial amount of weight or women who may become pregnant in the future should consider postponing a tummy tuck.
It should be noted that a tummy tuck cannot correct stretch marks, though they may be removed if they are located in the excess skin that will be removed during the procedure.
Who is a good candidate for tummy tuck surgery?
A tummy tuck is a surgical procedure that is tailored to the individual. It is important that you undergo this surgery for your own reasons and not to satisfy someone else's expectations or to try to achieve an ideal body shape. Generally, you may be considered a suitable candidate for a tummy tuck if you meet the following criteria: you are in good physical health and have a stable weight, you have realistic expectations, you do not smoke, and you are bothered by the appearance of your abdomen.
What should I expect during a consultation for tummy tuck surgery?
To prepare for a tummy tuck consultation, be ready to discuss your goals, medical history, current medications, and previous surgeries. Your surgeon will evaluate your health, take photographs, and discuss your options, recommending a course of treatment and explaining potential risks. Be open and honest, ask questions, and don't hesitate to share any anxiety or concerns you may have. It's important to fully understand the procedure before you decide to go ahead with it.
What is an arm lift?
An arm lift, also known as brachioplasty, is a surgical procedure that improves the appearance of your upper arms. This procedure can help you get rid of excess sagging skin, tighten and smoothen the underlying supportive tissue that shapes the upper arm, and reduce localised pockets of fat in the upper arm region.
Factors such as fluctuations in weight, growing older, and heredity can cause your upper arms to sag, resulting in a drooping, loose appearance that cannot be corrected through exercise. If you're struggling with sagging or loose skin on the underside of your upper arms due to excess skin and fat, an arm lift surgery may be a suitable option for you.
Who is a good candidate for arm lift surgery?
Ideal candidates for arm lift surgery are typically adults with sagging skin on their upper arms who are stable in weight, in good health, don't smoke, and have realistic expectations.
What should I expect during a consultation for arm lift surgery?
When you're considering arm lift surgery, it's important to have a detailed consultation with your surgeon. You should be ready to discuss your surgical goals and medical history, including any medications, herbal supplements, or previous surgeries.
Your surgeon will evaluate your overall health status and take photographs to discuss your options, expected outcomes, and potential risks or complications. Asking questions is crucial to ensure that you have a clear understanding of the entire procedure. It's natural to feel anxious before undergoing surgery, so don't hesitate to discuss any concerns with your surgeon. With a constructive consultation, you can feel confident and prepared for your arm lift surgery.
What is liposuction?
Liposuction (or lipoplasty) is a medical procedure that takes out excess fat from specific areas of the body. The surgery can help reshape areas such as the abdomen, hips, thighs, and buttocks, where diet and exercise have not been successful. It is popular for individuals who want to achieve a slimmer and more proportional body shape.
Liposuction techniques can decrease fat deposits in different parts of the body. It can be performed alone or in combination with other plastic surgery procedures, such as facelifts, breast reductions, or tummy tucks.
Liposuction is not a weight loss solution, and should not replace proper diet and exercise. It's most effective for those with normal weight and some extra fat. Firm, elastic skin is ideal for optimal results. Soft, thin skin with stretch marks may not reshape well and may require additional surgeries for excess skin removal and tightening. Liposuction does not treat cellulite effectively.
Who is a good candidate for liposuction?
Liposuction is a highly personalized procedure. You should do it for yourself, not to fulfill someone else's desires or to try to fit any kind of ideal image. If you are bothered by excess fat deposits anywhere on your body that don't respond to diet or exercise, liposuction may be the right choice for you.
Ideal candidates for liposuction are:
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Adults within 30% of their ideal weight who have firm, elastic skin and good muscle tone
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Healthy individuals who do not have a life-threatening illness or medical conditions that can impair healing
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Nonsmokers/non-vapers
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Individuals with a positive outlook and specific goals in mind for body contouring
What should I expect during a consultation for liposuction?
During your liposuction consultation, it's important to be completely open and honest about your goals. You'll be asked various questions about your health, expectations, and lifestyle. Be prepared to discuss your surgical goals, medical history, current medications, previous surgeries, and any substance use. Your plastic surgeon will assess your overall health, take photographs, discuss liposuction options, recommend a treatment plan, and talk about potential outcomes, risks, and complications. Don't hesitate to ask questions or share any feelings of anxiety with your plastic surgeon.
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What is thigh lift surgery?
A thigh lift, also known as thighplasty, is a surgical procedure that reshapes the thighs by removing excess skin and fat. This results in smoother skin and better-proportioned contours. While liposuction alone can be used to remove fat deposits in areas with good skin elasticity, a thigh lift is necessary to address sagging skin, especially when skin elasticity is poor.
Who is a good candidate for thigh lift surgery?
Thigh lift candidates should have stable weight, excess soft tissue on the inner or outer thigh, good health, a positive outlook, and a commitment to a healthy lifestyle.
What should I expect during a consultation for thigh lift surgery?
During your thigh lift surgery consultation, be prepared to discuss your surgical goals, medical history, current medications, and previous surgeries. Your surgeon will evaluate your health, examine your body, and discuss your options, likely outcomes, and potential risks. The success and safety of your procedure depends on your honesty and understanding. Don't hesitate to ask questions or discuss any concerns with your surgeon.
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What is Asian double eyelid surgery?
Double eyelid surgery, also known as "Asian blepharoplasty," creates a crease in the eyelid to make the eyes appear larger and more symmetric. The height of the new eyelid crease is customised based on your preference and existing anatomy. In some cases, fat and excess eyelid skin removal may be necessary to achieve the desired results. This procedure can also include an epicanthoplasty to extend the inner or outer corner of the eye-opening, enhancing the eyes' aesthetic appearance.
Am I a good candidate for Asian double eyelid surgery?
Asian blepharoplasty may help address issues such as excessive eyelid drooping, puffy eyes, and inward-pointing of eyelashes. Good candidates are healthy non-smokers with a positive outlook and no serious eye conditions including severe dry eyes.
What should I expect during a consultation for eyelid surgery?
During your eyelid surgery consultation, be prepared to discuss your surgical goals, medical history, medications, previous surgeries, prescription eyewear, and any pre-existing health conditions. Your plastic surgeon will also evaluate your eyelids, discuss surgery options, recommend a course of treatment, and talk about potential outcomes and risks. It's important to ask questions and discuss any feelings of anxiety with your plastic surgeon.What is eyelid surgery?
Eyelid surgery, also known as blepharoplasty, aims to improve the appearance of the eyelids. It can target the upper lids, lower lids, or both. Whether for cosmetic reasons or functional issues, the surgery can address loose or sagging skin, fatty deposits, under-eye bags, drooping lower eyelids, and excess skin with fine wrinkles.
Who is a good candidate for eyelid surgery?
Eyelid surgery candidates should be healthy, non-smokers with a positive outlook and realistic goals, and no serious eye conditions including severe dry eyes. Drooping upper eyelids may have causes beyond excess skin and require a thorough evaluation by a plastic surgeon. In some cases, stretching of the inner upper eyelid muscle can cause a drooping eyelid, known as eyelid ptosis, which requires a different surgical treatment. Relaxation of the forehead skin and eyebrow can also cause the upper eyelids to droop, which may need to be addressed with a brow lift.
What should I expect during a consultation for eyelid surgery?
When you have your eyelid surgery consultation, be ready to discuss your surgical goals, medical history, medications, previous surgeries, and any concerns about the procedure. Your plastic surgeon will evaluate your eyelids, take photographs, discuss surgery options, recommend a treatment plan, and go over potential outcomes and risks. Please feel free to ask your surgeon any questions about the procedure.
What is a brow lift?
As we age, wrinkles and frown lines may appear on the forehead. Forehead skin laxity can lead to drooping eyebrows, causing hooding of the upper eyelids and creating a tired appearance. A brow lift, also known as a forehead lift, can reduce these lines and improve the position of the eyebrows. It can also be combined with other cosmetic procedures such as eyelid surgery, facelifts, and skin resurfacing techniques.
Who is a good candidate for a brow lift?
You may be a candidate for brow lift surgery if you are physically healthy, a non-smoker, and have a positive outlook with realistic goals.
What should I expect during a consultation for a brow lift?
When you come in for your brow lift consultation, make sure to be ready to talk about your goals for your appearance, your medical history, and the medications you are currently taking. The surgeon will assess your overall health, the condition of your forehead, and your upper face. You will have a conversation about the available options, have some photographs taken, and receive a recommended treatment plan. Feel free to ask any questions and talk to your surgeon about the procedure.
What is chin surgery?
Chin surgery, also known as genioplasty or mentoplasty, is a surgical procedure that reshapes the chin through augmentation or reduction surgery. Plastic surgeons often recommend these procedures to enhance facial harmony and improve the balance of the chin, jaw, cheeks, nose, and forehead. The surgery may involve repositioning bone from the jaw, using silicone implants, transferring your own fat (lipofilling) to under the chin, or removing bone to achieve the desired chin projection. Additionally, a plastic surgeon may suggest using an approved gel filler material as a temporary alternative for chin augmentation.
Types of chin surgeries
Chin surgery comes in two primary forms: augmentation and reduction, both of which are typically performed under general anaesthesia.
Augmentation entails placing tissue or an implant directly on the bone to enhance an under-projected chin. Typically, a small incision is made either inside the mouth or underneath the chin's skin for implant placement. Following the procedure, patients may experience mild swelling for a few days, with most able to resume work within a week.
On the other hand, chin reduction surgery, also known as chin shaving, aims to reduce a prominent or over-projected chin. The procedure involves removing excess bone and contouring the chin to achieve the desired shape. It is typically performed with incisions made inside the mouth or under the chin's skin and closed with sutures after the procedure.
Who is a good candidate for chin surgery?
Chin surgery is highly individualised and can be life-changing for those who are self-conscious about their chin. It should be done for yourself, not to conform to any ideal image or for someone else. You may be a good candidate if you are physically healthy, have realistic expectations, are a nonsmoker, and are bothered by the appearance of your chin. Preparation ahead of time helps patients have reasonable expectations and a smoother recovery.
What should I expect during a consultation for chin augmentation?
Before your chin surgery consultation, be prepared to discuss your surgical goals, medical history, current medications, and previous surgeries. Your plastic surgeon will evaluate your health, examine your face, and discuss treatment options, expected outcomes, and potential risks. It's important to be candid and ask any questions you may have.
What is a facelift?
A facelift is a surgical procedure to improve visible signs of aging in the face and neck. This includes sagging skin, deepening fold lines, loss of facial fat, jowls, and loose skin in the neck. Additional procedures like brow lift and eyelid surgery may be combined with a facelift. Other options include fat transfer, fillers, and skin treatments such as IPL, dermabrasion, peels, or laser therapy to improve skin quality and texture.
A facelift has limitations: it will not alter your fundamental appearance or halt the ageing process. This procedure requires surgery, and minimally invasive treatments cannot deliver comparable results.
Who is a good candidate for a facelift?
Facelift surgery is a highly personalized procedure and should be done for your own satisfaction. Suitable candidates include healthy individuals without medical conditions that impair healing, non-smokers, and those with a positive outlook and realistic expectations.
What should I expect during a consultation for a facelift?
During your facelift consultation, you should be prepared to discuss your surgical goals, medical history, medications, health supplements, previous surgeries, and lifestyle habits, including alcohol, tobacco, and drug use. Your surgeon will evaluate your health, examine your face and neck, discuss facelift options, take photographs, and recommend a course of treatment. It's important to ask any questions you may have and discuss any concerns with your plastic surgeon.
What are facial implants?
Facial implants are solid materials designed to enhance the physical structure of your face. They can be used to augment the cheeks, chin, and jaw. Chin implants can increase the size and projection of a chin that is not in proportion with the forehead and mid-face. Jaw implants increase the width of the lower third of your face, and cheek implants increase the projection of the cheekbones.
Who is a good candidate for facial implants?
Facial implants for plastic surgery are best suited for individuals whose head and skull have reached physical maturity, typically occurring in late adolescence. You may be a good candidate for facial implants if you are physically healthy, do not smoke, and have a positive outlook with specific goals in mind for improving facial contours. If you are concerned about a small chin, weak jaw, or lack of facial contour, plastic surgery with facial implants may be beneficial for you.
What should I expect during a consultation for facial implants?
During your facial implant consultation, please come prepared to discuss your surgical goals, medical history, previous surgeries, current medications, herbal supplements, and lifestyle choices, including alcohol, tobacco, and drug use. Your plastic surgeon will assess your health, examine your facial structures, and take photographs. You will then have a discussion about the available options and the recommended procedure. Feel free to ask your surgeon any questions you may have about the procedure.
What is a neck lift?
A neck lift is a surgical procedure that aims to improve visible signs of aging in the jawline and neck. The surgery addresses excess fat and skin relaxation in the lower face, loose neck skin, and muscle banding in the neck. Factors such as heredity, gravity, environmental conditions, and stress contribute to the loss of youthful contours in the face and neck. Rejuvenation procedures that can be performed in conjunction with a neck lift include a brow lift, fat transfer, and eyelid surgery.
It is important to note that a neck lift is a restorative surgery and does not change the fundamental appearance or stop the ageing process. Nonsurgical rejuvenation treatments cannot achieve the same results but may complement the results of surgery.
Who is a good candidate for neck lift surgery?
Good candidates for a neck lift typically include healthy individuals without medical conditions that impair healing, nonsmokers, and individuals with a positive outlook and realistic expectations. Some people may not be ready for a full facelift but have excess wrinkling of the neck skin, a double chin or "turkey wattle," and jowl lines may opt for a neck lift.
What should I expect during a consultation for neck lift surgery?
When you go for your neck lift surgery consultation, be prepared to discuss your surgical goals, medical history, medications, and previous surgeries. Your surgeon will assess your health, examine your face and neck, take photographs, discuss rejuvenation options, and recommend a treatment plan. It is important to understand the procedure, ask questions, and address any concerns with your surgeon.
What is rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty, also known as a "nose job" or "nose reshaping," can be both a cosmetic surgery and a functional procedure. As a cosmetic procedure, it aims to enhance the appearance and proportion of the nose. It can also address functional issues by improving breathing problems caused by structural inadequacies.
Facial balance significantly relies on the size and shape of the nose. Factors influencing the nose's appearance include the width at the bridge or nostrils, visible humps or depressions on the bridge, an enlarged or bulbous nasal tip, a drooping, upturned, or hooked nasal tip, large, wide, or upturned nostrils, and nasal asymmetry. However, it is essential to remember that all faces exhibit some degree of asymmetry, so results can vary.
Combining rhinoplasty with septoplasty, a procedure to correct a deviated septum, can enhance breathing function. A deviated septum, a common cause of breathing difficulties, can be rectified by adjusting the nasal structure for better alignment. This combination requires a thorough evaluation of the nasal structure to understand its impact on airflow and breathing.
Every nose is unique. To achieve the desired results, some noses require a reduction of existing components, while others may need additional volume or structural support. There are various options for implants, but the safest ones are biological cartilage, tissue fascia, or fat borrowed from another part of your own body.
Who is a good candidate for rhinoplasty?
Rhinoplasty is a procedure tailored to each individual's needs. It should be a personal decision, not something done to satisfy someone else's desires or conform to an ideal image. You may be a suitable candidate for rhinoplasty if you have completed your facial growth, are physically healthy, do not smoke, and have a positive outlook with realistic expectations for improving your appearance.
What should I expect during a consultation for rhinoplasty?
When you come in for a rhinoplasty consultation, be ready to talk about what you hope to achieve with the surgery, your medical history, any previous surgeries, current medications, herbal supplements, and lifestyle choices such as alcohol, tobacco, and drug use. Your surgeon will assess your health, examine your nose and face, and take clinical photographs. You will then discuss the treatment options, potential outcomes, and risks. It's important to understand the recovery process and the time it will take to achieve the best result. This is also the time to ask any questions and address any concerns you may have.
What is otoplasty?
Ear surgery, also known as otoplasty, aims to improve the shape, position, or proportion of the ear. It can correct defects present at birth or caused by injury. Otoplasty creates a more natural shape, bringing balance and proportion to the ears and face. It can address conditions such as overly large ears (macrotia), protruding ears, and adult dissatisfaction with previous ear surgery.
Who is a good candidate for ear surgery?
Good candidates for ear surgery, whether children or adults, should be healthy individuals without life-threatening illnesses or untreated chronic ear infections. Children should be at least 5 years old or have stable ear cartilage. They should be cooperative and ideally able to communicate their feelings. Teenagers and adults should have specific goals for the surgery and maintain a positive outlook. Additionally, all candidates should be nonsmokers. It's important to remember that ear surgery is a highly individualised procedure and should be done for oneself, not to fulfil someone else's desires or to try to fit any sort of ideal image.
What should I expect during a consultation for ear surgery?
During your ear surgery consultation, you should be ready to discuss your reasons for wanting the procedure, your medical history, current medications, and any previous surgeries. Your plastic surgeon will evaluate your health, examine your ears, and take clinical photos. You will then have a discussion about treatment options and the potential outcomes and risks. This is also the time to ask any questions you may have and to address your concerns with your surgeon.
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What is breast augmentation?
Breast augmentation ("breast aug" or "boob job”) involves using breast implants or fat transfer to increase the size of the breasts. This procedure can also restore breast volume lost after weight reduction or pregnancy, achieve a more rounded breast shape, or improve natural breast size asymmetry.
Breast augmentation can increase fullness and projection of the breasts, improve the balance of the breasts relative to hip contours, and enhance self-image and self-confidence. However, it does not correct severely drooping breasts. In such cases, a breast lift may be required along with breast augmentation to achieve fuller and lifted breasts.
Who is a good candidate for breast augmentation?
When considering breast augmentation, it's crucial to decide for yourself and not for someone else. You may be a candidate if you are physically healthy, do not smoke or vape, have realistic expectations, and are bothered by breast size or shape.
You may be dissatisfied with the shape and volume of your breasts after pregnancy, weight loss, or due to ageing. You may be unhappy with the upper part of your breasts appearing "empty." Your breasts may appear asymmetrical, or one or both of them failed to develop normally and have an elongated shape.
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What should I expect during a consultation for breast augmentation?
During your breast augmentation consultation, be prepared to discuss why you want the surgery, medical history, medications, and family history of breast cancer. Your plastic surgeon will evaluate your health, measure your breasts, take clinical photography, and discuss treatment options, outcomes, and potential risks. Don't hesitate to ask questions or share any concerns.
Breast implant safety: What patients should know
Breast implants are TGA and FDA approved devices for breast augmentation and reconstruction. The authorities recommend regular screenings after implant placement to verify integrity and detect complications. Potential risks include Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL), Breast Implant-Associated Squamous Cell Carcinoma (BIA-SCC), and systemic symptoms known as breast implant illness (BII). Your surgeon will review this to ensure informed decision-making.
BIA-ALCL
BIA-ALCL is an uncommon form of cancer linked to textured breast implants, found in the scar tissue surrounding the implant. Early detection is crucial for effective treatment, which may include surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. The incidence of BIA-ALCL varies, with reported cases in patients with different types of implants, including both textured and smooth implants. It is important to recognize symptoms such as unexplained breast enlargement or pain for prompt medical assessment.
BIA-SCC
BIA-SCC is a rare but aggressive tumour that can occur in scar tissue around breast implants. Its association with implant types is still under study. Early detection is crucial for optimal treatment outcomes. Symptoms resemble those of BIA-ALCL and require prompt medical evaluation. Treatment typically involves surgery to remove the implant and surrounding scar tissue, with additional therapies based on the disease stage.
Breast implant Illness
Breast Implant Illness (BII) includes a range of symptoms that may be associated with breast implants and may improve after the implants are removed. Clinical studies over the years have struggled to establish definitive links to breast implants. As diagnosis can be difficult, it is recommended that patients undergo a thorough evaluation by a breast physician or surgeon.
Breast implant registry
In New Zealand, there is currently no mandatory national data registry for breast implants. However, your surgeon will make efforts to keep accurate records of your implants. You should also keep detailed records of the implants, and your surgeon should provide you with a copy of the implant data card/stickers from the manufacturer for safekeeping.
Recommendation
Individuals with silicone breast implants should undergo regular clinical reviews to confirm implant integrity and detect issues early, even in the absence of symptoms. If concerns arise, MRI or ultrasound screenings should be considered 5 to 6 years after the implants are placed, and then every 2 to 3 years thereafter. Continued surveillance and reporting of cases contribute to a better understanding and management of conditions related to breast implants, as well as improved patient care and safety.
What is breast implant removal surgery?
The aim of breast implant removal surgery is to remove breast implants from patients who have undergone breast augmentation or breast reconstruction. Implants may need to be removed due to implant leaks, capsular contracture with pain and breast distortion, or as a preventive measure at intervals recommended by the implant manufacturers.
Capsular Contracture is a tightening of the scar tissue that forms around the breast implant. This scar capsule is usually soft and does not need to be removed. However, it can harden over time, leading to pain and discomfort. In such cases, removing both the implants and scar tissue is often necessary.
Breast implant manufacturers generally recommend breast implants be exchanged or removed approximately every 10-15 years, as the outside shell of the implant may break down, causing silicone to leak and the scar tissue around the implant to harden.
Who is a good candidate for breast implant removal?
Breast implant removal surgery is a highly individualised procedure and should be considered if you have implant leaks or ruptures, capsular contracture, pain with implants, breast implant-related illnesses, or no longer desire implants. You may be a good candidate if you are physically healthy, have realistic expectations, and are bothered by the appearance of your implants. Preparation ahead of time helps patients have reasonable expectations and a smoother recovery.
What should I expect during a consultation for breast implant removal?
When you come in for your breast implant removal consultation, be prepared to discuss your surgical goals, medical history, current medications, and previous surgeries. Your plastic surgeon will evaluate your health, examine your breasts, and discuss treatment options, potential outcomes, and risks. Your complete honesty is crucial for the success and safety of the procedure. Don't hesitate to ask questions and discuss any concerns or anxiety with your plastic surgeon.
What is breast implant revision surgery?
Breast implant revision surgery aims to replace old implants with new ones and improve the appearance of the breasts. The procedure can also be done concurrently with a breast lift or reduction. Reasons for this surgery include wanting to change breast size, addressing pain from capsular contracture, concerns about implant rupture or migration, or switching to a different implant type. Over time, implants and breast tissue can change, prompting the need for revision surgery.
Who is a good candidate for breast implant revision?
Good candidates for breast implant revision surgery are those who have previously had breast augmentation and are now unhappy with their implants or concerned about their condition. Candidates should be physically healthy, at a stable weight, have realistic expectations, and be nonsmokers. It is important to carefully review information about breast implant revision surgery and to gain a clear understanding of the recovery process. This will help you set reasonable expectations and ensure a smoother recovery.
What should I expect during a consultation for breast implant revision?
During your breast implant revision consultation, you should be prepared to discuss your surgical goals, medical history, current medications, and previous surgeries. Your plastic surgeon will evaluate your general health, examine your existing breast implants, and discuss your options, likely outcomes, and potential risks. It's important to be candid during your consultation and not hesitate to ask questions. You should also feel comfortable discussing any feelings of anxiety or excitement with your plastic surgeon.
What is mastopexy surgery?
Mastopexy, also known as a breast lift, is a surgical procedure that raises the breasts by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue to reshape and support the new breast contour. This procedure can also reduce enlarged areolas. It can rejuvenate your figure by creating a more youthful and uplifted breast profile. If you desire fuller breasts, you may want to consider combining mastopexy with breast augmentation surgery. If you want smaller breasts, combining mastopexy with breast reduction surgery may be an option for you.
Who is a good candidate for mastopexy surgery?
Mastopexy surgery is a personalised procedure that should be done for oneself, not to meet others' expectations. You may be a candidate if physically healthy, non-smoker, bothered by sagging breasts, elongated breast shape, downward-pointing nipples, stretched skin, or uneven breasts.
What should I expect during a consultation for mastopexy surgery?
During your mastopexy consultation, be prepared to discuss your surgical goals, medical history, previous surgeries, family history of breast cancer, and the results of any mammograms or biopsies. Your surgeon may also evaluate your general health, examine your breasts, and discuss options, likely outcomes, risks, and anaesthesia use. Be sure to ask questions and understand all aspects of the procedure. It's natural to feel some anxiety, whether it's excitement for your anticipated new look or apprehension about the surgery.
What is breast reduction surgery?
Breast reduction surgery involves removing skin and tissue from the breast to create a smaller, more proportionate bust size. Many women consider it one of the best decisions they ever made for themselves, as it can lead to increased confidence, easier clothing shopping, reduced back pain, decreased bra strap pain, improved ability to exercise, and relief from skin irritation.
Who is a good candidate for breast reduction surgery?
Breast reduction is a personalized procedure, and it's important to do it for yourself, not to meet someone else's expectations. Large breasts can cause physical and emotional discomfort. Ideal candidates for breast reduction are those bothered by their breast size, facing physical limitations, and experiencing pain, discomfort, or skin irritation beneath the breast creases. They should be in good health, non-smokers, and have a positive outlook.
What should I expect during a consultation for breast reduction surgery?
During your breast reduction consultation, be prepared to discuss your surgical goals, medical history, current medications, and any concerns you have. Your plastic surgeon will assess your health and evaluate the appearance of your breasts, including the position of the nipples and areolas, the condition of the skin, and the shape of the breasts. You will have a discussion about treatment options, likely outcomes, and potential risks. Don't hesitate to ask questions and share any feelings of anxiety with your surgeon.