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The mastopexy is the aesthetic surgery that is responsible for the fallen chest. When the skin of the breasts presents flaccidity, for reasons of weight change, distension of the skin (age, pregnancy, volume) produces an excessive fall of the breasts called ptosis.

It is very common that the breasts lose firmness over the years, since the neck area is only supported by the skin itself, since there are no bones to support it.

What is mastopexy?

The breast lift consists of placing the breasts in their original anatomical location from which they have left for different reasons. This type of surgery does not involve an increase, but repositioning of the breast tissue, elevation of the areolas and nipples and the elimination of excess skin from the fallen chest to achieve a more harmonious breast appearance.

The benefits of breast lift (mastopexy)

The advantages of a mastopexy are mainly aesthetic and, therefore, are directly related to the patient’s self-esteem. But, also it is possible to emphasize, that in certain occasions the fallen chest can cause pain of back and neck, due to the weight and its relation with the position.

Both breast lift (mastopexy) and breast lift with implants (mastopexy with augmentation) can transform your figure.

Breast lift without implants can help a woman whose breasts are sitting on top of her stomach. They are lifted so that the breasts are back in their chest without support, as they were before the children, increase and / or weight loss and over the years.

Mastopexy with prosthesis

A breast lift with implants has all the advantages of a breast lift, including the ability to lift the breasts off the stomach to make the stomach look smaller and the ability to take the nipples that point south and make them point forward again. In addition to these advantages, a breast lift with implants can give something that a breast lift without implants can not; the coveted fullness in the upper part. And is that when you add prostheses in addition to raising the breast, volume is given.

Let yourself be advised by a professional plastic surgeon

To determine if you need a breast augmentation or a lift, it is likely that you need to visit a plastic surgeon to make an assessment and recommend the most appropriate for your case.

Is that the differences between breast lift and breast augmentation are few, but very relevant. Hence the importance of a good pre-operative diagnosis by a plastic surgeon to obtain a satisfactory result.

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Despite being one of the most requested and simple surgeries, it is surrounded by myths and falsehoods that can confuse the patient who wants to undergo breast augmentation.

Mammoplasty or breast augmentation by surgery is one of the most popular procedures in the world, however, there is a lot of disinformation around this, which we will clarify thanks to the extensive and recognized experience of Dr. Franklin Peña, Plastic, Aesthetic and Reconstructive Surgeon. Dr. Peña is accredited and belongs to the Ibero-Latin American Federation of Plastic Surgery (FILACP), Dominican Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (SODOCIPRE), the Dominican College of Surgeons; He is a full member of the Dominican Medical Association (CMD), and is a member of the Dominican Association of Biomedical Journal Editors, among others, in the Dominican Republic.

We have compiled the most frequent concerns that we found on the internet, which Dr. Franklin Peña explains to us to help you make a better decision:

1. Implants must be changed every 10 years
False. Thanks to the advances made in materials, these are increasingly durable. This myth is due to a recommendation of the FDA (Food and Drug Administration of the United States) about breast implants of cohesive silicone gel. This recommendation is obsolete, since more is known about prostheses and these have evolved increasing their quality and durability. At present it is not necessary to change a breast implant unless it is broken, Dr. Pena clarifies.

2. Breast implants make you lose sensitivity
False. During the first days of the postoperative period, there may be less sensitivity due to inflammation of the area, and medications that block pain, but will return to normal.

3. You can not breastfeed after breast implants
False. The implant is placed posterior to the mammary gland, so it does not interfere with milk production, says Dr. Peña.

4. The body can reject implants
False. The implants are neutral to the body. What can happen, as Dr. Peña explains, is that there is a case of a capsular contracture around the implant. But this is not a rejection, and it only happens in 2 or 3% of cases.

5. Breast implants can cause cancer.
False. Numerous scientific studies have been carried out, showing that there is no relationship between breast augmentation with implants and the development of cancer, says Dr. Peña.

6. Prostheses are noticed, they do not look like a natural breast
False. A very natural look can be achieved, this will depend on the size, type of breast of the patient and the shape of the implant.

7. You can not do sports after a mammoplasty.
False. After the intervention, like any other, you should avoid doing activities that involve physical effort, but only

8. The placement of the implant is always the same.
False. Depending on the case, the possibilities are studied, it can be axillary, perialeolar and submammary. It can be placed behind the mammary gland and on top of the muscle or behind the muscle, this is determined in the consultation.

He added: “As specialists, it is important that we know how to respond to the patient each of their questions, understanding that this step in the operating room will have an impact far beyond his body.”

Summing up the exposed thing by the Dr. Franklin Peña, the great part of the prejudices that circulate around the operation of breast enlargement are false. Keep in mind that each body is particular, so all the descriptions that you read are generic and may or may not apply in your case. The advisable thing is to clear the doubts that you have with a plastic surgeon by means of a evaluation.

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The first thing you should keep in mind, and even though it is one of the most requested plastic surgeries, this does not minimize the risk of surgery, and should always be practiced by a specialist in the area of ​​plastic and aesthetic surgery.

Breast augmentation How to choose the right size?
The choice of breast implant size is often the most difficult part of the process, since the patient usually has a very high expectation of the change she wants to see in her body. However, in order to obtain the desired result, a very careful analysis is always required in order to find the harmony that the body offers.

While the implants from 600 cc to 700 cc will achieve in most cases a measure no less than DD, for many women this is not enough. Those women who want to make a certain impression opt for breast implants of 750 cc, 800 cc, 900 cc and, sometimes, up to 1000 cc.

What are the disadvantages of large implants?
Breast implants have advantages and disadvantages, since a wrong choice of size could mean disadvantages in the future, probably causing another visit to the plastic surgeon to change the implant for a smaller one.

When the implant is just placed, it feels erect and firm. But over the years, the tissue of the breasts begins to show flaccidity, and tend to fall a bit in comparison as they were in the beginning.

Therefore, it is very important to make a well-informed decision about the most appropriate measure for you in the long term.

How long is the recovery?
The first days of the post-operative period, rest is recommended, since it is fundamental for the recovery of the patient.

It is highly recommended to rest in a position of 40º with respect to the horizontal, after the first week, you can reincorporate yourself to your usual routine. Taking into account the care that your surgeon advises, avoiding lifting weight during a prudent time.

You will need a post-operative bra
It is very important for a post-operative with success, the post-operative support since it fulfills an ergonomic function and an optimal way to take care of your breasts the first days after the operation.

This bra should be used continuously for a month or until your surgeon considers it necessary, removing them only when necessary. It is advisable to avoid the use of brassieres with rings or rods.

Is there pain in recovery?

Like any surgery, pain and discomfort may occur, but the surgeon will recommend a post-operative treatment to minimize it. He will also prescribe antibiotics, in addition to analgesics to prevent infections.

A very important aspect that requires the post-operative, is the physical and emotional support by relatives or close who are with the patient, as they must meet the primary needs of the patient, such as food, hygiene and sleep.

The results will depend fundamentally on the choice of the surgeon, but also on the post-surgical care that is received, therefore, it is essential to follow the medical recommendations.

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