While it's unlikely that you'll experience a loss of feeling or sensitivity in your nipple after breast lift surgery, it can still happen in rare cases. As mentioned, any numbness is usually temporary and will return over time.
This procedure relocates the breast tissue and nipples to their original (pre-aging/motherhood) position by removing excess skin and lifting the tissue.
The truth is that the nipples are kept on what we call a pedicle – a blood supply with an artery and a vein to allow the nipple and areola to get blood and oxygen. So, the nipple and areola are moved upward with breast tissue and soft tissue surrounding it. The entire mound gets elevated. There is no “cutting off”!
Then the patient heals....and sometimes the healing forces of the skin and breast tissue alter the size or shape of the nipple/areola. Since this asymmetry is bothersome to you, I would return to your plastic surgeon to see if a small revision could be performed.
As long as the nipple-areola complex remains attached to the tissue, there is a chance for some sensitivity to return. Most often, this will happen over six to 12 months.
The science says that nipple sensitivity is influenced by a host of factors including, but not limited to, the body's levels of estrogen and progestogen, the location of your nipples, the placement of your nerves and your breast tissue.
How long does it take for nipples to heal after breast lift? Numbness in your nipples, areolae and breast skin might last for about six weeks.
During mastopexy, a plastic surgeon can: Lift your breast higher on your chest. Make your breasts more symmetrical or identical to each other. Reduce the size of your areola (darkened area around the nipple) and make it face forward rather than downward.
The average woman can expect her breast lift results to last for 10 to 15 years. However, due to the number of factors that affect the longevity of the results, individual results can vary significantly.
The nipples may also appear to be too low. In the first three months the shape changes significantly. The swelling decreases and gravity causes the breast to drop to a more natural position and take on a more natural teardrop shape. The nipple will also rise to a more appropriate position.
Typically, a breast lift (medically referred to as mastopexy) reduces bra size by one cup. However, this is usually not the result of volume loss. When excess skin and sagging breast tissue are removed or repositioned, cup sizes are naturally reduced. For many women, this is a good thing.
Mid Range Breast Lift Prices in Melbourne from $12,000 TO $15,000. Surgery costs will vary depending on other factors, including: Surgical Experience and technique e,g. Anchor or Lollipop technique.
Oftentimes, particularly after a combination of breast augmentation plus breast lift, patients are required to wear a compressive bra for up to six weeks or longer in order to minimize swelling and provide added comfort and support.
At our consultations my patients tell me that they heard or usually read when they consulted Dr. Google, that during a breast lift or a breast reduction the nipples have to be removed from the breasts. This is unequivocally WRONG. Totally False.
Athelia is a rare, congenital (present at birth) condition in which a child's breast doesn't properly develop and is missing the nipple and areola (small ring around the nipple). It can occur on one (unilateral) or both (bilateral) breasts.
Sleeping on your side or stomach too soon after breast surgery – including breast reduction – can strain fresh incisions and force scars still in the process of healing to bleed or stretch. The excess pressure may also cause swelling and discomfort that can interfere with sleep.
For others, it could be four to six weeks after a breast lift. Generally, lifting your arms (without carrying anything) is okay after a week or two as long as it is not done repeatedly or too quickly. With any type of weight, you will likely need to wait at least four to eight weeks.
You must be nicotine and smoke-free for at least 4 weeks prior to surgery. You must also be free of any nicotine patch or nicotine-based products for a minimum of 4 weeks prior to surgery. This includes e-cigarettes, vapes, and marijuana or other THC-based products. Stay away from second-hand smoke, too.
Many patients get coverage for breast lift through Medicare in Australia using the popular Medicare item numbers 45558 and 45556. The procedure must be seen as a medical necessity by your surgeon and Medicare. It essentially means that you are getting the surgery due to an underlying medical condition.
Immediately after a Breast Lift procedure, the scarring from the incision lines will be very obvious and prominent as they need time to heal. Over time the scars will go from being an obvious purple or red color to being thin white lines that are significantly less prominent.
Most often, breast lifts involve three incisions. The first will circle around the areola, or the dark skin around the nipple. The second incision begins under the nipple and continues until the bottom of the breast. The final incision is along the breast crease, the base of the breast.
While discomfort or pain after surgery is to be expected, women usually mention that breast reduction or breast lift surgery is a lot less painful than what they expected. Generally people comment that it's more 'discomfort or pain limited to the incisions', rather than pain within the breasts or over the chest.
If you lose weight after this procedure, you may experience some sagging of the skin and minor changes in the overall contour and shape of your body. Maintaining a healthy diet—and getting back to the gym after you have fully recovered from your surgery—can help you maintain a healthy weight and appealing shape.
The incision is usually drawn between the 4 and 8 o'clock position on the bottom of the areola. The incision cuts through the tissue of the breast down toward the fascia that encloses the chest muscle.
The flap technique involves making an incision around the base of the nipple at the desired projection level, leaving a small portion attached. The excess tissue is removed and the flap is turned down to create a smaller nipple. The technique that Dr. Ortiz uses for your procedure will depend on your anatomy.