Breast pexy is the technique we use to correct breast ptosis, which is the drooping of the breast. As for the procedure or treatment of this breast ptosis we can divide it into a simple pexy, in which the breast is repositioned in its original situation, or a pexy with augmentation. This technique also allows us to offer the patient the correction or even improvement of the characteristics of her breast prior to the situation of ptosis.
What are the peculiarities of mastopexy?
In this treatment the surgeon must make an effort to know in which vital moment the patient is and the aesthetic desires of the patient. It is not only about correcting a situation that we like but we can offer the patient new perspectives. In cases where the breast has suffered deterioration due to pregnancy, we can take advantage of the situation, not only to restore its shape, but also to offer the patient the possibility of rejuvenating the breast.
How do we do this rejuvenation? Logically, we can provide volume through a breast prosthesis and in turn reduce the size of the areola to achieve a more youthful appearance of it. In these cases we must consider a pexy with augmentation and rejuvenation of the breast.
How is the postoperative period?
The postoperative period of the breast pexy operation consists of an overnight stay in the clinic where we have an ICU, we have a doctor on call 24 hours, and the possible pain of the first 24 hours is controlled. Then they must wear a bandage for a week that we place in the operating room itself and that is molded to the measure of that patient.
Subsequently, he has to make different visits to the office and the only thing we ask is a period of rest, which is around two months, in which he should not do violent exercises with his arms.