Before a mastopexy, several preoperative steps are essential to ensure the procedure runs smoothly. First, a consultation with the plastic surgeon assesses your health, addresses your questions, and provides precise information about the operation. Medical tests, such as a blood test or a mammogram, are prescribed to rule out contraindications. Physical preparation requires stopping certain medications, tobacco, and reducing alcohol intake. The mental aspect is addressed during the consultation to reassure you and help you approach the procedure with confidence. All steps are essential and must be followed without exception.
The preoperative consultation with the surgeon is a key step in mastopexy. It gathers essential patient data: expectations, medical history, potential allergies, and current treatments. After this assessment, the procedure can be scheduled. It begins with local or general anesthesia. Following anesthesia, the surgeon makes incisions that vary based on the required corrections. The surgeon reshapes the breasts by removing excess skin, elevating tissue, and placing implants if needed. The nipples and areolas may be repositioned. The surgeon closes the incisions with sutures and covers them with dressings. The operation lasts about two to three hours. Postoperative recovery follows.
Each patient who has undergone a mastopexy requires careful postoperative monitoring. After surgery, the breasts are bandaged and the patient must wear a compression bra to reduce swelling. It is possible to feel a certain pain or discomfort requiring analgesics.
After a mastopexy, it is important to rest. Physical activity should be stopped for several days. Avoid any movement that engages the pectoral muscles. The incisions require special care to promote swift, proper healing. Hygiene and dressing guidelines must be followed to the letter. Schedule postoperative visits so the surgeon can monitor each phase of recovery and evaluate the procedure’s outcome.