What is mastopexy with prosthesis and when is it recommended?

La mastopexy is a cosmetic surgery operation through which Corrects and lifts the location of sagging breasts, promoting the return to their place of origin. That is, when the nipples and areolas are below the breast crease, when it comes to sagging breasts or when the breast volume is small and the skin is flaccid. In this last case is when the mastopexy with prosthesis.

This operation can be performed on: adult women of any age, as long as they have reached the end of their physical development.

There are two ways to perform mastopexy with prosthesis: the  simple mastopexy (in which the breast is repositioned in the center of the thorax without modifying the volume of the breasts) and the augmentation mastopexy (which aims to correct and remodel the appearance of the breast by increasing its volume through the use of a prosthesis). In neither case is sensitivity in the nipple lost. 

Mastopexy with prosthesis: What does it involve?

La mastopexy with prosthesis It is an intervention that aims to lift, correct sagging and reshape sagging breasts.

This intervention is carried out in the center of the thorax, place from which reshapes the shape of the breast and alterations in the areola and nipple are corrected. To do this, incisions are made around the areola, and sometimes below it and at the level of the crease under the breast. Depending on the size of the breast and the distance that needs to be adjusted, the scar that needs to be made will be larger or smaller and the amount of skin that needs to be removed will be greater or smaller.

In any case, it is necessary for the plastic surgeon to study the case carefully and individually assess the advantages and disadvantages that may occur in each case.

Correct diagnosis by an experienced professional is essential because if a mastopexy is necessary and only one procedure is performed, breast augmentation, The result will not be adequate. You should seek advice and be assessed by a professional.

If you want to correct the sagging of your breasts and reinforce your breasts with a breast augmentation, make an appointment at the cosmetic surgery clinic in Madrid by Dr. Gustavo Sordo and achieves two solutions in a single operation.