Breast lift

On the day of your breast lift, you will arrive at the Pyramid Clinic one and a half to two hours before the procedure. You will be prepared for the upcoming procedure by the nursing staff and your doctors. This includes taking "before" pictures and drawing in the future breast contour. An experienced anaesthetist will inform you about the planned general anaesthetic.

The volume of the new breast depends on the existing breast soft tissue. In a classic breast lift, the breast is remodelled internally and the skin above it is tightened. In this case, the breast volume remains unchanged. However, the breast is given an improved shape and is lifted. The incision for a breast lift runs around the areola and vertically underneath it. In some cases, a further incision is required along the natural breast crease.

The procedure takes around two hours and is performed under general anaesthetic. The procedure is usually performed on an outpatient basis. An overnight stay at the Privatklinik Bethanien can of course be organised on request.

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After the breast lift (mastopexy), the breast is immobilised with a tight-fitting bra or bandage. One week later, the support bandage is removed and replaced with a sports bra. This should be worn for a further three weeks during the day and at night. After 3 weeks, light sporting activity (e.g. cycling) with the legs is permitted. Normal sport is only permitted from 6-8 weeks.

The incision is made around the areola and vertically below it. In some cases, a further incision is required along the natural breast crease. The extent to which these incisions remain visible depends on the individual, genetically determined scarring. Normally, a breast lift leaves fine, light-coloured scars that are only marginally visible.

The removal of tissue and skin changes the position of the nipples. In order to achieve a pleasing aesthetic result, the areola is adjusted in relation to the new breast and the nipple is lifted into its new position without affecting sensitivity.

In any case, it is extremely important that you inform the doctor treating you about any illnesses and medication you are taking. Medication containing aspirin (e.g. Aspirin, Aspégic etc.) must not be taken for a fortnight before the operation. Such medication can lead to increased bleeding during the operation and delay the subsequent healing process. The doctor may decide not to perform a planned breast lift at any time if the risk of surgery is increased as a result of prior medication.

In principle, every operation harbours certain risks (e.g. drug intolerance, haematoma, wound healing disorders, inflammation or scarring problems). They also depend on your individual health condition. The doctor will inform you and discuss possible risks with you during the consultation and preparatory discussion.

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The costs of a breast lift are not covered by health insurance as it is a purely aesthetic procedure. In the case of patients who have to undergo a medically necessary breast reduction at the same time, it is conceivable that the costs may be shared or even covered by health insurance. However, this requires comprehensive medical clarification.