BREAST LIFT &
BREAST LIFT WITH AUGMENTATION

There are three main types of breast lifts, referred to by the names of the scars they create:

The Donut:  A donut-shaped incision is made around the areola. The amount of lift with this method is limited, so the technique offers mild correction for sagging.

The Lollipop:  Incisions circle the areola and run vertically down. This technique is becoming popular as it offers correction for moderate to severe sagging.

The Anchor: This incision starts with lollipop incisions, then adds horizontal incisions along the breast crease. This is an older technique that offers correction for extreme cases of sagging.

Breast Augmentation:

There are two basic types of breast implants used in augmentation – saline and silicone. We recommend you do some initial research before discussing your options with your surgeon in order to achieve the best results for you.

Saline: These implants are filled with saltwater solution and are slightly cheaper than silicone implants. 

Silicone: These implants are filled with silicone gel (either cohesive gel or highly cohesive form-stable gel). While these are a little more expensive, many clients believe they feel more natural than saline implants. 

There are two basic types of breast implants used in augmentation – saline and silicone. We recommend you do some initial research before discussing your options with your surgeon in order to achieve the best results for you.

Saline: These implants are filled with saltwater solution and are slightly cheaper than silicone implants. 

Silicone: These implants are filled with silicone gel (either cohesive gel or highly cohesive form-stable gel). While these are a little more expensive, many clients believe they feel more natural than saline implants. 

The best candidate is someone who is:

• Fully developed
• Unhappy with the shape of their breasts
• Looking to restore their youthful appearance after sagging caused by ageing and gravity
• Seeking improvement not perfection
• Not planning on having children and/or breastfeeding (these factors can stretch and reduce the volume of the breasts, therefore countering the benefits of breast lift and augmentation surgery)
• Aware that shape and size of their breasts before surgery influences the outcome

As with any cosmetic surgery procedure, it is important to remember that your surgery will not turn you into someone else and you should not rely on your procedure to change your life. If you are considering undergoing a procedure it is imperative you speak to someone you trust, are happy in your life and are simply seeking to enhance your appearance and confidence, rather than looking to completely change who you are. It is equally important you are psychologically ready.

It is important to discuss with your doctors and with us any:

• Medical conditions you have
• Any medication you are taking - prescription, herbal and non-prescription

Once you arrive at your destination you will have a physical evaluation with your surgeon, where you will discuss your goals and concerns and finalise the plan for surgery. At this examination your surgeon will determine the best procedure for you and explain it to you in detail, including any limitations. It is important that you head into surgery with realistic goals. It is during this examination that your surgeon may also make recommendations for other procedures. 

In the lead-up to your surgery, it is important you do the following:

Stop smoking. Smoking can cause problems with circulation and increase the possibility of complications.

Length of surgery:

Breast lift surgery usually takes two to three hours to perform, depending on the extent of surgery, and often requires at least one night’s stay in hospital.

Recovery and post-op care:

After your surgery, you will be bandaged or in a surgical bra. Because skin is removed and tissue is rearranged it takes time for the swelling to subside and your breasts to settle. You can expect to be bruised, sore and swollen, but your surgeon will provide you with painkillers. It is important you discuss with your surgeon what to do and not to do during your recovery time as this is unique for each client. You can expect an average recovery time of seven to ten days. During the first six weeks, you will probably be advised to avoid exercise or lifting anything heavy. After this time you should be able to resume normal activity. Bandages are often removed after several days, and after that, it is often recommended you wear an athletic or support bra until swelling subsides. 

It is imperative to understand that it may take several months for your breasts to settle into their new place. The full results of your augmentation may not be visible for many weeks. Feeling in your nipples may be temporarily reduced, but it usually returns to normal as your breasts heal. 

Length of stay:

It is recommended you stay on holiday for 10 nights, during which time you will have follow up appointments with your surgeon. To get the most out of your recovery time we suggest you partake in gentle exercise, yoga classes and treat yourself to some pampering. If you are feeling up to it, there is plenty to see and do in Phuket, Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur.

Risks and complications are minimised by using our highly-skilled, trusted doctors and nurses. However, with every precaution taken complications can still occur. These are rare and few patients experience any issues. If you have any concerns about your procedure and the possible preconditions and risks, discuss them with your doctor and nurses.

Potential risks include:

• Scarring
• Infection
• Fluid collection (seroma formations)
• Bleeding
• Incorrect placement of implant
• Implants rupturing or leaking
• Skin wrinkling over the implant
• Asymmetry
• Changes in nipple and/or breast sensation
• Skin discolouration
• There is the chance of a capsular formation, a fibrous layer our bodies form naturally around foreign bodies, such as breast implants. This can distort the shape and feel of the breast and, in rare cases, lead to the capsule needing to be removed and the implant replaced. However, newer implants have reduced the occurrence of this problem.
• Some women have reported an increase or reduction in nipple sensation following breast enlargement. These are often temporary changes, but in few cases have been long term.
• There is the chance of implants leading or breaking, yet this is very rare and less likely with modern implants. However, the shape and feel of the breasts can change if this were to happen, which could lead to the necessity to remove the implant.
• The implant can sit partially above and partially below the inframammary fold (IMF), known as a ‘double bubble’.
• Skin can ripple and wrinkles can appear on the skin near the implant.
• Breast implants could impact your ability to breastfeed, however, there is no evidence to suggest there are health risks to the child.

Non-surgical procedures can be added to give you an even more youthful appearance and improve the texture of your skin, allowing you to return home even more refreshed.