Tighten the breast: treatment process

 

During the consultation / before the operation

As a first step, we ask you to explain to us what exactly is bothering you about your breast and what you would like to have corrected. Perhaps you also have an idea of a beautiful breast that you would want that could suit you. Of course, your personal medical history and your family predisposition to breast diseases will also be discussed.

After an initial examination of the breast, we will work with you to find the optimal solution to come as close as possible to your ideal image of a beautiful breast. Advantages and disadvantages of the different options are discussed as well as the risks and complications of a breast lift.

You will also be informed in detail about the technical details of the intervention as well as the organizational details and formalities. As a rule, a second consultation takes place in order to discuss the planned measures again and to answer any further questions.

The anaesthetist will contact you by phone the evening before to discuss the anaesthesia process with you and answer any questions you may have.

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What happens on the day of the operation?

Unless the anaesthetist instructs you differently, you should usually be sober by midnight. In the morning you will be welcomed by our team in the Center Clinic. The anaesthetist will have another informative conversation with you. You will also have another conversation with the surgeon to clarify any final questions and to plan the operation with drawings. Depending on the size, the breast lift takes about 2.5 hours. You will then be looked after in the wake-up station by our qualified nurse.

Breast lifts can usually be performed under day clinic conditions without any problems. If you wish, we can of course also offer you an overnight stay in the Center Clinic under the supervision of a qualified nurse.

All necessary aids and medication will be made available to you.

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Is a Breast Lift Painful?

Depending on the surgical technique required, slight to moderate pain can occur. But you will be provided with all the painkillers you need. In addition, at the end of the treatment, a long-lasting local anaesthetic is always injected into the wound to suppress the first phase of pain.

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Tighten your chest: what happens in the days after the surgery?

You will be provided with all the necessary aids and medication. So you don't have to worry about anything! As a rule, you should wear a special medical bra for 6 weeks. You will also receive the mobile numbers of the surgeon and the anaesthetist so that you can seek advice at any time if you are unsure.

In order to keep swelling and bleeding to a minimum, sensible physical rest for the first 2-3 days after the breast lift is absolutely necessary. You can and should be active again immediately - within a reasonable framework. Bed rest is not necessary.

Depending on the type of procedure, the shoulder area must be spared for several days to weeks.

Intense physical activity should be avoided for 4–8 weeks.

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When will I be socially acceptable again after a breast lift?

Usually immediately. However, you must, of course, expect restricted movement in the shoulder area for several days to weeks.