Long-Term Care: Maintaining Your Breast Lift Results
If you’ve just had a Sydney breast lift, or are planning to have this cosmetic, reconstructive surgery soon, you need to know the best post-op breast lift care methods to ensure long-term positive breast lift surgery results.
In this blog, we’ll discuss how you can sustain the results of your breast lift operation. Our commitment to your long-term well-being and happiness goes beyond the surgery.
Learning More About Breast Lift Surgery
We see most patients come in for a breast lift due to the effective solution it provides for sagging breasts, meaning your breast lift surgery results resemble a more youthful and perkier-looking chest. Over time, breast firmness can change, and due to certain life events, including pregnancy, weight fluctuations and aging, breasts tend to feel less firm. A boob lift can result in you achieving the chest aesthetic you’ve always wanted.
A mastopexy, or more commonly referred to as a breast lift, is a cosmetic surgery that aims to elevate the boobs, making them look and feel firmer. This is usually accomplished by removing excess skin, lifting the tissue, and reshaping the breast to achieve a new breast contour. It’s the go-to option for those seeking to address sagging and desperate to restore a more youthful position of their breasts.
How Long Do Breast Lift Results Last?
Breast lifts are a long-term solution, and with the correct breast lift care, you’ll find yourself with perkier, firmer-looking breasts for longer. On average, breast lift surgery results last between 10 and 15 years but can vary outside this range. The longevity of your boob lift result is completely dependent on how you treat your breasts after the surgery. Some patients may be content with their results for several years, while others return to their surgeon for minor revisions after just a few years.
A Guide To Improving Your Breast Lift Surgery Results
Immediately after the procedure there are some breast lift care tips that can help make you more comfortable and ensure optimum long term results.
We recommend taking regular painkillers to help ease the pain and avoid any strenuous activity, which includes straining, bending and lifting. It’s advised to avoid sexual activity for at least 1 to 2 weeks post-breast lift. On top of this, get into the healthy habit of sleeping on your back to keep the pressure off your chest.
Lifestyle Factors That Influence Breast Lift Results
Diet and Nutrition
Maintaining a healthy and balanced diet before and after your breast lift procedure is vital in the healing stages. Certain foods actually encourage swelling and slow down the final breast lift results you’re hoping for.
We recommend these foods:
Vegetables
Protein
Whole grains
Eggs
Healthy fats
Nuts and seeds
And try to avoid these foods:
Salt
Sugar
Caffeine
Alcohol
Refined carbohydrates
Wear your surgical bra
Wear the compression bra placed on your breasts by your surgeon for at least six to eight weeks after the surgery. This will ensure a smooth recovery and will keep you comfortable during the recovery stage.
Keep your incisions clean and dry
This is a difficult recovery tip, as we’re sure you want to keep your new breasts clean. Showering is completely fine after the first 24 hours post-op, but you must ensure after showering to dry your incisions well and wear the compression bra once you’re dry.
Protecting Your Breasts From Sun Damage
Exposure to harsh sun rays can accelerate skin aging and affect breast lift results. For the first couple of weeks after your surgery, you should aim to stay inside and protect yourself from any harsh sunlight. When you’re ready to go outside, wear sun protection to keep your skin healthy and firm.
Maintaining a Stable Weight
Fluctuations in weight will only result in stretched skin and affect the firmness of your breasts. Try to maintain a stable weight to prolong the breast lift surgery results.
Avoiding Smoking
Both smoking and excessive alcohol can slow down the healing stage and affect the longevity of your boob lift results. It’s advisable after any type of invasive surgery to quit smoking and limit alcohol consumption.
When Should You Consider A Breast Lift Revision?
As previously mentioned, breast lift results are designed for a long period, but not forever. You should consider correction surgery after significant life events that could alter the appearance of your breast lift results, such as pregnancy, aging, or drastic weight gain or loss.
Dr Rhys van der Rijt, based in Surry Hills NSW, is trained and experienced across the spectrum of plastic surgery. Dr van der Rijt specialises in reconstruction surgery, ensuring you achieve the aesthetic you feel fits best for you and makes you feel comfortable in your own skin. Seeking other surgical procedures such as breast fat transfer or body sculpting in Sydney? We’re here for you to make you feel your best self. Contact us today for expert advice with a comprehensive approach that ensures you can enjoy your results for as long as possible.
