Breast Lift

If you are pregnant the surgery should be put after childbirth and breastfeeding. Breast-feeding tends not to be influenced by a breast lift when only skin is removed. In contrast, the sensibility of the nipples will be different.

There is always a risk of complications during surgery, but is rare in this operation. Bleeding, infection and reaction to anesthesia can occur. It is known that smokers often suffer complications and have a worse healing. All scars heal differently.
Depending on your age, and heredity for breast cancer, you may need to do a mammogram before the operation, a scan of your breasts.

Usually breast lift is done under general anesthesia (you sleep), however, some patients are capable of doing breast surgery at a local anesthetic. Please discuss with your plastic surgeon.

The operation takes about 1 -2 hours, you stay a few hours at the clinic and can then go home. It is good if you have someone who can get you, so you are not alone. The doctor sews the stitches as the body takes care of itself.

You may scar around the nipples and a scar under the breast. It is important that you follow the instructions you receive before and after the surgery.

Avoid tobacco and alcohol 2 weeks before and 2 weeks after the surgery. You can shower after the first return visit. Discuss with the doctor regarding the pain-relieving medicine.
You should not lift heavy weights the first few week. Physical training can be started after 1 month. No sauna should be done the first few month. You can usually go back to work after 1-2 weeks.