Breast Lift in Poland and Abroad -All you need to know: prices, reviews, before and after, FAQ

Breast lift, called also mastopexy, is an aesthetic procedure improving the look of your breasts. Breast lift effectively restores and reshapes your sagging breasts, giving them a youthful and attractive appearance. It is a great solution for women who are not satisfied with the way their breasts have changed after pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight loss or due to ageing process.

If you have large breasts that make you feel uncomfortable, both physically and emotionally, then you’re not alone. Beauty Poland may help you receive the desired breast for aesthetic and medical reasons. Please read more information about breast lift surgery (also called mastopexy) and feel free to contact us if you have more questions. Check 5 reasons why Poland is the perfect destination for breast lift abroad.

Breast lift definition:

Breast lift is a plastic surgery which improves the appearance of your breasts. Their shape, firmness and perkiness is restored. Performing mastopexy abroad involves the removal of excess breast skin and breast tissues, raising or reshaping a nipple as well as an areola so that it is in a more front position.

Benefits of Breast lift surgery

Thanks to breast lift surgery your breast are no longer droopy or saggy, but become firm, well-shaped, tight and attractive. As a result your body is proportional and your silhouette is slimmer. Your breasts look more youthful, bright and well-groomed, thanks to which you gain self-esteem and confidence.

Breast lift candidates

Best candidates for breast lift are women in a good health condition maintaining stable weight and non-smoking. Nonetheless, if your breasts sag, have lost their volume and shape, or your nipples and areolas are pointed downward, which might be the result of ageing, pregnancy, breastfeeding, or weight fluctuations, you may be a good candidate for breast lift surgery abroad.

Breast lift procedure abroad

After applying anaesthesia, the surgeon starts making incisions. Depending on what you expect and what needs to be improved, the incisions are made around the areola or on the breasts creases. Then the doctor removes the excess skin, reshapes and lifts the breast tissues, and change the position of nipples if necessary. When the desirable effect of your breasts appearance is achieved, the doctor closes the incisions with dissolvable stitches.

Before the Breast lift surgery:

It would be best if you quit smoking at least 6 weeks before breast lift surgery. Also, you should stop taking medicines containing aspirin and anti-inflammatory medicines 2 weeks before the surgery because they may increase future bleeding.. It is advisable not to drink alcohol, avoid hot showers for 2 weeks before the surgery.

Required medical tests:

Medical tests that need to be done before breast lift include, blood group, blood morphology, SR (sedimentation rate), coagulogram (APTT, INR), serum glucose, electrolytes levels, urine analysis, Ekg (only for patients older than 55 y.o.), HBs, HCV, and HIV. All these medical tests are included in the price for breast lift in Poland.

Length of Breast lift procedure:

The length of breast lift surgery varies depending on which technique is used and how complex the surgery is. On average it takes from 1 to 3 hours. This time might lengthen if breast lift is combined with other surgery, e.g. breast augmentation.

Type of anesthesia:

In general, breast lift is done under general anaesthesia and you need to stay in the clinic for one night. If the surgery requires few incisions, the doctor may decide that it will be done under a local anaesthesia with intravenous sedation.

Stay in the clinic:

You would have to stay in the clinic for one night because the breast lift is performed under general anaesthesia. Sometimes, the doctor may agree for applying local anaesthesia, and then you could leave the clinic even a few hours after the surgery.

Minimal stay for Breast lift in Poland

You need to come for at least days to have breast lift in Poland. On the first day you will have medical tests done. On the second day you have the consultation and surgery, and you spend the night in the clinic. For 2-3 more days you rest in the hotel and before flying back you have a control visit in the clinic.

Back to work:

You may safely return to work 2 weeks after having breast lift surgery abroad. Remember, however, to avoid tiring exercises and activity for 2-3 more weeks.

Breast lift results:

The results of breast lift are visible almost immediately. Nonetheless, during the recovery process lasting up to 5-6 months your breasts will keep forming the final shape. Also, your bra size may change for a slightly smaller – it is the effect of the fact that your breasts are more round and firm. The scars will be gradually fading, so that they will be hardly visible in the future. Breast lift is a very effective surgery which significantly improves the look of your breasts, but you should bear in mind that over time your breasts will be less elastic and sagging may occur again, which is totally natural. If you keep a balanced diet and maintain a stable weight, your results will last longer.

After the Breast lift surgery:

For about 2-3 days after the surgery your breast will be sore and numb. Painkillers will alleviate the pain which you might feel for a few days. You would have to wear a special dressing for several days. You should rest for a week after the surgery and avoid too much activity. After 2 weeks you can go back to work. A special surgical bra should be worn for a few weeks or months – depending on the doctor’s instructions. All numbness, soreness, swelling and pain will have disappeared by 5-6 weeks. Undoubtedly, you should continue doing self-examinations for a breast cancer and mammograms.

Breast lift risks and complications

As any surgery, breast lift carries some risk of potential complications, which might be bleeding or some infections. After breast lift some patients might experience noticeable scarring, numbness in nippleas area, breasts might be asymmetrical, or tissues around nipples could be less sensitive or dead.

Breast lift surgery for medical reasons.

Sagging breasts puts enormous pressure on the back and neck. The muscles are too weak to support your spine and neck everyday. Often it ends with discomfort, back pain, headache. In addition, sagging breasts pulls on a woman’s bra, causing the painful straps in shoulders area. For some women, flaccid, unsupported breasts make not comfortable daily routine and activities such as running, cleaning, or even ordinary housework. A breast lift often allows women to participate in activities. Many of them lose weight after surgery, which is another benefit.

Better clothes fitting after breast lift surgery.

It is common that many women with large breasts have huge problem with finding tops, shirts and dresses that fit. For many women, work uniforms and button-down shirts simply don’t fit across their bosom. Women often feel limited in their clothing options due to too large breasts. Well fitted clothing may be a simply form of expression for many women. It boost self-confidence also, as every woman wants to look good.

Breast lift abroad

Breast lift abroad is a great option for women from the whole world. Beauty Poland offers the most affordable prices for breast lift, high standard of clinics in numerous cities, very experienced surgeons, and all-inclusive packages, thanks to which you have everything organised in Poland. If you decide for all-inclusive, we will organise your accommodation (including breakfasts), pick up from the airport and all taxi transfers during your stay. Contact us to get more information about mastopexy!

Modern equipment and latest techniques in Poland!

In order to provide you with the best possible results of your breast lift procedure in Poland, our surgeons constantly learn latest plastic surgery techniques. One of the techniques used for breast lift in Poland is called “anchor shape”, it involves 3 incisions: around the areola, from the nipple to the breasts bottom, above the fold under the breast. However, the position of the incisions is determined according to individual needs. The position of the nipple can be changed and the excess skin and fat are removed. If the implants are inserted during the procedure, there are a few places to choose for them: behind the breast, behind the breast and muscles, or behind the breast and Pectoralis Major muscle.

Breast lift prices

Beauty Poland offers very cheap prices for breast lift abroad. The average price for a breast lift in Poland is 3400 GBP, while in the UK, the average price is 6000 GBP and in Norway it is 5000 GBP. The price for breast lift in Poland includes the surgery, all medical tests, consultation, anaesthesia and a night in the clinic after the surgery. The affordable price for breast lift in Poland goes together with a high-standard clinics, experienced surgeons, and perfect organisation of your stay.

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 Improve the shape of your breast in Poland.

Breast lift is a cosmetic surgery performed on saggy breasts. Its aim is to reshape and raise the breasts. It forms the shape by eliminating excess skin and tightens the breast tissues. Depending on an individual case, the procedure in Poland can be performed with the use of breast implants or not. During the consultations, the doctor will discuss with you the goals you want to achieve by breast lift, he/she will take the measurements of your breasts. The doctor will advise you if you need implants or breast reduction in Poland.

Correct your areolas in Poland

With pregnancy, or with any other situations that cause the breasts to sag, the areolas are sometimes misshapen or severely enlarged. A breast lift helps you to correct this abnormality to receive the desired aspect of your breasts. Areola correction is often combined with breast lift. Breast reduction and breast enlargement are also often combined with breast lift surgery. It is worth to know that combined surgeries are more affordable.

Breast Lift – FAQ

What is a breast lift?

Breast lift or mastopexy is a plastic surgery designed to lift and firm the breasts. This procedure will restore a youthful and perky appearance of your breasts. Breast lift surgery does not change the size of the breast, but it can be combined with breast augmentation surgery in order to achieve best results.

Who is a good candidate for a mastopexy abroad?

If you have sagging breasts or your breast have a pendulous shape you may consider having breast lift surgery in Poland. If the woman is planning to have more children it is advised to wait with the surgery as pregnancy stretch the breasts. To have breast lift abroad you must be in a good mental and physical health and have realistic expectations. Of course, the one who wants to have plastic surgery must be at least 18 years old.   

Can breast lift and breast augmentation procedures be performed on the same surgery?

Yes. Breast lift surgery can be combined with breast augmentation.

How much does a breast lift cost?

There are different factors that affect the price of the surgery, the clinic, the doctor, the geographic location of the clinic. In general, prices for the breast lift surgery in Poland are known to be much cheaper than in the Western Europe.

Does a breast lift affect breast size?

No. The aim of the breast lift surgery is to reshape breast tissue. The surgeon will lift the breasts to a higher position and remove excess skin. In most cases the size is not affected, however, sometimes, the size may be slightly smaller due to the tightening of breast skin.

What should I expect during breast lift surgery?

The surgery is done under the general anesthesia and lasts 2-3 hours. If your breast list is combined with breast augmentation in Poland, the surgery can last up to 4 years. There are different techniques of breast lift surgery. The placement of the incisions depends on the technique that is used. It will be discussed during the consultation. During the full breast lift, usually, the surgeon makes ‘anchor shape’ incisions, then he removes the excess skin of the breast and moves the nipple and areola to a higher position. If the surgery is combined with breast augmentation the implants will be placed underneath the muscle of the chest wall. The last step is when the surgeon closes the incisions and puts a dressing over them.

Is there noticeable scarring after breast lift abroad?

It depends on the technique that is used during the surgery. After the healing period is over the scars can be hidden by underwear. Most patients report that the scars fade dramatically over the first year.

What are the risks of breast uplift surgery?

Breast lift is a common plastic surgery and if done by the professional surgeon is safe. By there is no risk-free surgery, and there are some risks associated with the surgery. Possible risks are:

• Bad reaction to anaesthesia
• Soreness
• Bruising
• Infections
• Tissue necrosis
• Loss of nipple sensation

When will I see the results of my breast lift?

You will notice the results right after the surgery, but final results will be seen after the healing period is over (about two months). Usually, few weeks after the surgery patients have swelling. The scars will continue to heal one year after the surgery.

How long will the results of a breast lift last?

The results of the breast lift surgery in Poland are long-lasting, but not permanent. If you gain and lose a lot of weight, your breast may change their shape. Your breast may also change due to pregnancy. You should understand that no surgery can stop aging processes and with time your breast may lose tone and elasticity.

When can I return to work?

Most patients can go back to work one week after breast lift surgery abroad. But it depends on what type of job you have and will be discussed during the consultation.

Is it possible to breastfeed after breast lift surgery?

If the nipples are left attached to the underlying breast tissue, then it is possible to breastfeed after the breast lift surgery in Poland. If the opportunity to breastfeed after the surgery is important for you – inform your doctor about it during the consultation.

Will I lose sensation in my breasts if I have a lift?

You may have changes in sensation, but they are temporary. Within 1 to 3 months most sensation must be returned.

Can breast lift change the location of my nipples?

Yes. Breast lift surgery abroad involves lifting and reshaping breast tissue. In most cases, during the surgery, the surgeon relocates the nipples to a naturally central placement.

What can I expect during recovery?

For the first two weeks, you may have soreness, bruising and swelling. You will be told to wear a special garment for about two weeks after the surgery, it is needed to help the healing and to provide better results. Right after the surgery, you might feel pain, but the surgeon will prescribe you painkillers to handle it. Most patients can go back to work one week after the procedure. Light exercises like walking should be started as soon as possible, while with more serious exercises you should wait about a month. Every body is unique, and recovery differs from patient to patient, the main thing you need to do is listen to your body.

How long should I stay in Poland to have a breast lift?

If you want to have breast lift surgery done abroad, you should stay in Poland for at least one week. Beauty Poland cooperates with professional, English-speaking surgeons who will stay in touch with you after the surgery. Our company is on the medical tourism market for the last years, we value our reputation and can guarantee that the surgery you get will be of the highest standards. If you have any question or want to book your breast lift surgery in Poland contact us!

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