Breast Uplift Cambridge

Also known as ‘mastopexy’, breast uplift surgery is commonly performed at Dr Abood’s Cambridge clinic to address the following conditions:

• Sagging  or droopy breasts
• Flat, empty looking breasts
• Asymmetric breasts

It is natural for breasts to change shape throughout a person’s life. A number of factors can contribute to this which include genetics, fluctuations in weight and pregnancy.

Breast uplift surgery can restore a pert and youthful appearance to the breasts by adding shape and volume. Essentially, the breasts are raised to sit higher up on the chest, producing a firm and balanced effect.

Dr Abood understands that it takes a lot of thoughtful consideration to commit to any type of cosmetic surgery. The consultation phase is there to give you the information you need on the breast uplift procedure so that you know what the surgery entails and can make an informed decision.

The consultation will be your chance to ask any questions and address any concerns. If you require more than one consultation session, this can easily be arranged.  AA Plastic surgery wants you to be supported as much as possible in your decision making.

During the consultation, you will discuss why you want breast uplift surgery and what you would like to achieve in terms of shape and size. You will be asked to provide your relevant medical history so that we can tailor the treatment to your needs.

As part of the consultation and surgical planning, Dr Abood will need to examine and photograph your breasts, but he will be accompanied by one of his nursing team while he does this. You may request to have a friend or relative with you for support.

Breast uplift surgery at the AA Cambridge clinic usually takes around 2 hours to perform and can be carried out under a local or general anaesthetic. You will be able to go home the same day as the surgery.

You will have decided at consultation whether or not you want the procedure to involve breast implants. Implants can be used to significantly increase the size of your breasts at the same time as uplifting them. The degree to which your breasts are sagging will likely impact your decision.

Before the procedure, Dr Abood will make specific markings around your areola and the underside of your breasts. These will act as a guide for him as he reshapes the breasts. The nipples will also usually be lifted and reduced in diameter during the procedure.

The incisions will be closed very carefully with dissolvable stitches. Dr Abood will advise you about looking after the area over the coming weeks and on the best way to optimise your scars.

Recovery can take up to 6 weeks and we will still be here to support you as you recover.

Before you go home, after the procedure, Dr Abood will give you detailed aftercare instructions. You will be supplied with a supportive post-surgical bra to help you heal and advise on how to manage in the first week.

A follow-up appointment will be arranged one week after surgery so that we can keep track of your progress and assess your recovery. Further follow-ups will be made for 6 weeks, 3 months and 1 year after surgery.

During your recovery period, your breasts will likely feel swollen and  little tender, but this can be managed with simple pain relief medication such as paracetamol. Swelling takes many weeks to go down completely. Breast uplift surgery is a surgical procedure and you will need to allow your body time to heal.

You will be able to walk around and undertake gentle activity from the first day after your procedure but significant  physical exertion should be kept to a low-level for a couple of weeks and this might affect how long you choose to take off work. You can increase your activity levels gradually as and when your body is comfortable.