Before your procedure, we will mark the breasts indicating the points of incision. Incisions will usually be made around the nipple, with another running in a vertical line from the base of the breast (where the breast meets the chest) to the nipple. The breast tissue will be reshaped, the nipple will be repositioned to suit the newly elevated breast and any excess skin will be removed before the wound is closed. If an implant is also required to add volume to the breast, then a further incision may be made along the inframammary crease (which creates an inverted T shape), to allow for the implant to be placed.
At the REAL Clinic, breast lift surgery is carried out under general anaesthetic. We use total intravenous anaesthesia as it has greater potential benefits compared to other forms of anaesthesia. Intravenous anaesthesia is more rapid in onset, and elimination which allows for speedier recovery. Further benefits include; increased haemodynamic stability (stabilised blood flow), decreased risk of organ toxicity, decrease in surgical haemostasis (bleeding), reduced risk of postoperative nausea and vomiting, and improved, more predictable recovery.
