Mastopexy (breast lift) involves reshaping and raising the breast tissues and nipple in order to restore a more youthful breast appearance.
As highly experienced implants and breast lift surgeons in Sydney, Dr Ilias Kotronakis and Dr Amira Sanki treat breast sagging, or "ptosis", that occurs after pregnancy, breast feeding, weight loss or aging. Sydney's active lifestyle leaves little room for wearing uncomfortable bras and clothing to help support sagging breasts. If you feel your breasts are sagging, a breast lift or breast lift with implants may be recommended.
A loss of self-esteem when confronted with your body image.
Feeling uncomfortable without a bra.
Limited in what clothing and bras you can wear.
Itchy and hot at breast folds
As part of a breast lift Sydney procedure, excess skin is removed, the nipple is raised, and the breast tissue is tightened while maintaining volume. It is usually possible to perform a breast lift without removing any breast tissue. Those with larger breasts (DD cup and larger) are usually recommended to have a small breast reduction in order to achieve a breast lift. Breast lifts leave scars around the areola and at the lower part of the breast. You will not be able to see these scars through your clothing or swimming suit.
Breast lift Sydney surgery and enlargement (Augmentation mastopexy)
In some cases, breasts must be raised and enlarged. This procedure is called an augmentation mastopexy, and breast implants are used, as well as skin and tissue restructuring.
A breast lift, breast implants, or a combination of both may be difficult to decide whether you would benefit from each of these procedures. Your breast lift surgeon in Sydney will explain the impact each of these procedures would have on your appearance. In addition to showing you before and after photos of women with similar problems to you, we will show you before and after pictures.
What to expect at your first consultation with your breast lift surgeon in Sydney?
In addition to listening to your concerns about breast size and shape, your breast lift surgeons in Sydney will also ask what your goals are. After suffering for many years and after considering the surgery for a long time, most women see a plastic surgeon for breast lift Sydney surgery. While breast lift Sydney surgery is a safe and common operation, your consultation will be conducted in a sensitive and thoughtful manner. We will identify any additional health problems that may affect your treatment.
You will then have your breasts examined, followed by clinical measurements and photographs. Medicare requires women seeking a breast lift in Sydney to send their photos in for pre-approval.
You will receive written information so you can consider your options. Breast lifts are major operations, so you should schedule a second consultation to discuss the advice you receive.
To ensure that the procedure goes smoothly, women should bring their most recent mammogram or ultrasound with them to their consultation.
Is there anyone who shouldn't undergo a mastopexy or augmentation mastopexy?
Breast lift Sydney surgery deals with a long-standing problem, and should therefore be done when you are best motivated and physically fit for the procedure. The surgical standards for a breast lift in Sydney are one of the highest in the world, but smoking or obesity adversely affects your cosmetic result and anesthetic safety.
Your body's fuller appearance and excess skin can negatively affect your self-esteem after childbirth. Although this can add to the difficulties of having a newborn, it is best to allow your body to settle before considering surgery.
What the procedure involves
In an accredited operating room, a mastopexy takes between two and three hours to perform under a general anesthetic. The majority of Sydney breast lift surgeons, including Dr Kotronakis and Dr Sanki, perform a vertical pattern breast lift, producing a lollipop-shaped scar (around the areola and down the lower pole). The purpose of breast lift surgery is to remove excess skin while preserving breast volume. During the procedure, your breast and nipple tissue are lifted to suit your body frame, and your skin will be re-draped. The exact position of your scars will be determined by the amount of lift required.
An augmentation mastopexy is a complex operation. Implants are inserted to produce a fuller bust after the breasts have been lifted. In most cases, breasts are matched in size and position in a mastopexy procedure, but it is sometimes best done in two operations separated by at least 12 weeks to achieve a better and more predictable cosmetic result. A small portion of your existing scar line is reopened and a portion of your breast implant is inserted. This allows your breast lift surgeon in Sydney to select the right type and size of breast implant for you.
How long will I stay in hospital?
According to the case's complexity, breast lift Sydney surgery may involve a day surgery or a one-night hospital stay.
How long after my breast lift can I return to work, exercise and drive?
After one week, most Sydney women can return to desk work. Women who have larger implants at the same time as their breast lift should plan to take two weeks off from work because they will experience more pressure and pain. Your wounds should mature for 6 weeks before you perform any vigorous exercise, so you can get the best cosmetic result.
Is breast lift surgery associated with increased breast cancer risk?
Evidence suggests that breast lift Sydney surgery does not increase breast cancer risk. You will need a new baseline mammogram one year after surgery due to the rearranging of the breast tissue.
Can you tell me which hospitals Dr Sanki and Dr Kotronakis operate at?
Among the major hospital facilities where Dr Sanki and Dr Kotronakis perform their Sydney breast lift surgery are St George Private, Kareena Private, Hurstville and East Sydney Private
hospitals. Our hospitals are selected based on their high standards of perioperative care and outstanding surgical equipment.
Can an all-female surgical team be formed?
As a surgeon for female breast lifts in Sydney, Dr Sanki has an all-female surgical team available weekly. Surgery can be a vulnerable time for women, and having an all-female surgical team can be reassuring and comforting. The team at Dr Sanki isn't chosen based on gender, but based on their skills, experience and dedication.
Can private health insurance be used?
If you have pre-approval from Medicare using the photographs taken in our office, you will usually be able to use your private health insurance for a breast lift in Sydney if you have preapproval. A private health insurance plan usually covers all your operating room and hospital costs, as well as your post-operative stay. Medicare and private insurance may also cover your doctor's bills. Check with your health fund to see if you are covered by Medicare Benefits number 45558. Breast implants are not covered by Medicare or your health plan.
Who should perform breast lift Sydney and augmentation mastopexy operations?
Sydney breast lift surgeons should perform this procedure. A breast lift with implants may sound simple, but it is serious surgery and should be performed with sophisticated surgical technique for the safest and best results. There are real risks associated with breast lift surgery, which is why it should be considered carefully. Fortunately, our highly experienced surgeons perform breast lift surgery safely.
Unfortunately, doctors without surgical qualifications beyond their medical degrees are permitted to perform surgery. We recommend carefully selecting your surgeon. At least one of your breast lift surgeons in Sydney should hold a Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons FRACS (plast) in plastic surgery, which means they are trained in a specialised area. Private and public hospitals in Australia require FRACS (plast) qualifications to perform plastic surgery.
Its members hold a FRACS and are trained in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, including breast lift surgery.
Having received honours degrees in their medical schools, our Sydney breast lift surgeons, Dr Amira Sanki and Dr Ilias Kotronakis, are fully qualified Plastic Surgeons. Both are Australian University trained plastic surgeons. As Specialist Surgeons in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, they both hold FRACS qualifications and are members of the Australasian Society of Plastic Surgeons. Their experience and training in breast lift Sydney surgery as well as implants, as well as the most advanced and up-to-date techniques, ensures the best and safest treatment for their patients.
Where to get more information
The best place to get the right advice is to consult a qualified Sydney breast lift surgeon. You can find more information about breast lift Sydney surgery on the Australasian Society of Plastic Surgeons and Australasian Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons websites.