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Breast ptosis or drooping is a natural process. No matter what technologies plastic surgeons have, no one can cancel the force of gravity. Most often, Yurchenko Team doctors observe such changes for the following reasons:
- age-related changes when tissues become less elastic;
- breast deformation after pregnancy and feeding, often improperly;
- sharp weight loss.
The good news is that the shape of the breast can be restored with breast lift surgery.
Breast lifts can be performed with or without implants. These are rather complicated operations – for a beautiful result, you need not only to choose the optimal size, type, and shape of the implant, but also the method of lifting – periareolar (with an incision through the areola) or anchor (with a vertical scar). As a rule, areola reduction is also performed during the operation.
Breast Shape Correction: Preparation for Surgery
- Consultation. During the appointment, the plastic surgeons of the Yurchenko Team provide detailed information about the procedure, types of implants, and rehabilitation process. Before visiting the clinic, doctors usually recommend that patients decide on their desired breast shape. During the consultation, the surgeons make sure to discuss the results the patient aims to achieve.
- Examination. The doctors assess the condition of the tissues, take measurements, and evaluate the degree of breast ptosis or asymmetry. Based on this assessment and the patient’s preferences, they determine the type of implant and method of lifting. This step is crucial, as it’s not just about restoring the breasts to an aesthetic appearance but also ensuring they don’t sag again in the future. Factors such as implant weight, surface texture, shape, surgical technique, and adherence to rehabilitation guidelines all influence this outcome.
- Comprehensive Medical Evaluation. Before surgery, all patients undergo a breast ultrasound, ECG, and a series of tests, including a complete blood count, urinalysis, biochemical blood test, blood sugar levels, coagulation test, HIV, AIDS, hepatitis B and C tests, Wassermann test, blood group and Rh factor determination. Additionally, they have consultations with a gynecologist and a therapist.
What types of implants are used?
For breast lift and augmentation surgeries, Yurchenko Team’s plastic surgeons use certified implants from manufacturers such as Polytech, Motiva, Eurosilicone, and Nagor, available in anatomical or round shapes. For such procedures, the surgeons often choose specialized polyurethane implants like Polytech Replicon. These are designed for revision surgeries and complex lifts, providing reliable breast shape fixation.
Yurchenko Team supports innovative solutions. Among them are new Polytech BLite implants, which are 30% lighter than standard counterparts. These implants have already received numerous positive reviews from European and Ukrainian colleagues. They are particularly suitable for patients requiring implants larger than 350 ml, as their reduced weight helps maintain breast shape and prevents sagging.
However, the type of implant is determined individually for each patient to minimize the risk of future breast ptosis. Upon discharge, every patient receives documentation with a lifetime warranty on implant integrity from the manufacturer.
Breast Lift: How the Surgery is Performed
On average, breast correction surgery takes 1.5 to 3 hours and is performed under general anesthesia. There are three main techniques used for breast lift procedures:
- Incision around the areola. Through this incision, the implant is placed, and excess skin is carefully removed, creating a “lifting effect.” The scar remains inconspicuous as it follows the border between the skin and the areola. After recovery, only a faint white line, no more than 1 mm wide, is left.
- Vertical lift. This technique involves an incision around the areola and extending downwards.
- Anchor-shaped incision. This method is used in cases of severe breast sagging or significant volume reduction. The result is a subtle cosmetic scar in the shape of an anchor: around the nipple, vertically downwards, and along the fold beneath the breast.
Self-absorbing sutures are used for stitching, and special drains are placed, which are removed after 24 hours.
Rehabilitation
Patients who undergo mammoplasty with a lift need to be especially careful during the rehabilitation period and follow all recommendations. Otherwise, the implant can easily move and a second correction will be required.
After a breast lift, patients are under 24-hour observation in the clinic’s inpatient department. On days 3, 7, 14, repeated consultations are scheduled to examine the condition of the breast, disinfect the sutures, and replace the patches.
The first 14 days after surgery are the most important for recovery. During this time, it is necessary to avoid any contact with water on the incision. After a two-week prohibition, the doctor examines the sutures during a control dressing. If there is no inflammation, then water procedures are allowed, but it is imperative to wipe the stitches with chlorhexidine solution after the bath.
Perhaps the hardest part is falling asleep in a semi-sitting position. This is how you should sleep for the first week. You can return to the side position after 3 months, and fall asleep on your stomach only six months after the operation.
During rehabilitation, it is necessary:
- Wear compression underwear for a month after surgery, thanks to which the breast is fixed in the correct position. The cost of the surgery includes 1 set of such underwear. After the first month, you need to sleep in such underwear for two more months, and you can take it off during the day.
- Follow the prescribed treatment, including antibiotics. The first week without alcohol.
- Do not drive and avoid flying.
- Refuse physical activity for a month after surgery. You can return to the gym very gradually, only under the supervision of a trainer. Loads on the shoulder girdle are prohibited to avoid the risk of implant displacement. After 4-6 months, you can fully exercise in the gym.
Possible complications after breast lift surgery
One of the most common complications is infection, which can manifest as redness, swelling, pain, and discharge from the wound. Infections require immediate medical intervention, as they may require antibiotic therapy or even a second surgery to clean the wound.
Hematoma and seroma formation is also possible. Hematomas are accumulations of blood under the skin that can cause pain and swelling, while seromas are accumulations of serous fluid. Both of these complications may require additional drainage.
There is a risk of capsular contracture, which occurs when a hard capsule of scar tissue forms around the implant, which can lead to breast deformity and pain. This complication may require a second surgery to remove the scar tissue.
Changes in nipple and breast sensitivity are possible. This can be temporary or permanent and is usually associated with damage to nerve endings during surgery.
Scars may also occur, which can be visible and cosmetically unacceptable. In some cases, hypertrophic scars or keloids may develop and require additional treatment.
Breast asymmetry can occur due to uneven tissue healing or technical difficulties during surgery. This may require corrective surgery to achieve the desired symmetry.
Implant rejection is another possible complication that may require implant removal or replacement. Also, some patients may experience chronic breast pain after surgery that requires additional treatment.
Warning signs of potential complications
See your doctor immediately if you notice sharp pain that does not go away, significant swelling or bruising, fever, wound discharge or any other signs of infection, changes in the shape or position of your breasts, or any sudden changes in nipple or breast tenderness.
Benefits of treating breast ptosis at Yurchenko Team
The basis of the Yurchenko Team philosophy is that everyone should be an expert in their field. Mammoplasty operations are performed by Denys Yurchenko, the inspiration behind the Yurchenko Team. He is the creator of the unique 70/30 anchor lift method and a specialist in breast surgery. In difficult cases, he is assisted by Dmytro Mikulich, a mammologist, oncologist and reconstructive surgeon with unique experience in breast reconstruction after cancer and complex reconstruction cases. Therefore, if you need a beautiful bust, contact the doctors of the Yurchenko Team.
Patients can choose a convenient place for the operation among three locations – Kyiv, Bukovel and Limassol, which ensures maximum comfort and accessibility of services. The Yurchenko Team also provides an individual approach to each patient, taking into account their wishes and physiological characteristics, which allows us to achieve the best results and patient satisfaction.
You should not be ashamed of breast ptosis. After all, it is impossible to prevent it. The Yurchenko Team will help a woman enjoy her bust again and gain complete freedom in choosing clothes and underwear. Make an appointment for a consultation today!
Included Into Cost
Appointments and examinations
Appointments and examinations examinations within a year after surgery
4 dressings with examination
Dressings are performed on the 1st, 3rd, 10th day after surgery.
Implants
A pair of implants by Polytech, Motiva, Eurosilicone, Nagor, Mentor (anatomical OR round)
Surgery
3-hour surgery with implant placement under the muscle.
1 set of underwear
Compression underwear of black or nude color to choose from.
24 hours of observation
Observation in the clinic ward, meals, medical staff support.
Anesthesia
Combined intravenous and endotracheal anesthesia.
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FAQ
Is it possible to have breast plastic surgery before pregnancy?
I often hear this question, but your pregnancy does not depend on me. If you are planning a pregnancy within a year, then you can wait until after the end of your pregnancy. If pregnancy is a theoretical issue and your plans for it are vague, then everything depends on the sincerity of your desire. Therefore, if you want to do it, do it, if you hesitate, then your time has not yet come.
What will the implanted breasts look like after pregnancy and breastfeeding? No doctor will answer this question with a 100% guarantee, and if someone gives you a guarantee, run away from that specialist quickly, because he is a scammer.
No one knows for sure how the mammary glands will feel during the hormone storm, how breastfeeding will go, whether you will be able to establish it at all, how you will gain weight during pregnancy, and how the birth will go. In general, if pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding went well, absolutely nothing will happen to your breasts, they will not deform, the implant will not turn, and they will not be damaged. Look in the telegram, there are a couple of good examples with photos and videos.
Is it possible to breastfeed after a breast lift? It all depends on the type of lift and how much the ducts were crossed (because when the doctor surgically crosses them, they do not fuse back together as they were before). While an areola lift can still be theoretically possible, after an anchor and vertical lift, it is more likely to be no than yes. So when planning your surgery, take this fact into account.
Is it possible to reduce the distance between the breasts?
The distance between the breasts depends on your anatomical structure. During plastic surgery, this distance can be slightly adjusted with the help of surgical techniques and the right size/shape of implants.
But if your mammary glands are naturally somewhat apart, then only a very large implant can bring them as close as possible. And as you know, I'm not a fan of extreme shapes. However, there is good news - you can form an expressive décolleté fold after mammoplasty with the help of underwear. A little bit of pouching and you're done.
Which implants to choose - round or anatomical?
Let's start with the basics. Round implants are the only solution for only two categories of girls.
The first is professional athletes who train actively every day and have a constant load on their pectoral muscles. Why is this? Physical activity can cause the implant to rotate. However, if you install a round shape, then any turns will be invisible, so the implant will be able to spin as much as it wants.
The second is girls whose mammary glands are naturally located anatomically low on the chest. If we install anatomical implants in such patients, we will visually lower the breasts even lower, even abnormally low. Therefore, in such cases, only round implants are used.
If you do not belong to these categories, I congratulate you - you can choose between round and anatomical implants at your own discretion. The use of round implants does not mean that after anesthesia you will wake up with two vulgar layers like a porn star (unless you ordered this effect before the operation). Round implants also create natural contours, but they will just make your neckline a little more expressive.
Are there any complications after breast plastic surgery?
Let's first understand what causes these complications. The overall risk of complications in mammoplasty is only 2%. These include seromas, contractures, rejection, and a bunch of other things that happen mostly due to the individual reaction of the body or diseases that patients “forgot” to tell us about before surgery. Although we have an extremely extensive preparation before mammoplasty, the plastic surgeon is not obliged to conduct a full checkup before surgery.
You won't believe it, but 95%+ of complications occur due to patients' neglect of the rules of rehabilitation. And although I tell you all the details, there are still patients with their own ideas about the recovery process.
I have seen a lot in 21 years. There was a case when a girl decided to do some push-ups on the floor on the third day after surgery to see if something would happen (and it did - her stitches came apart). And another patient decided to do a general cleaning with window cleaning a week later (and came back with an inflammation). I'm not talking about pole dancing, riding ATVs, diving off the pier, sleeping on the stomach and other fantasies in the first weeks after surgery.
Yes, of course, surgeons make mistakes - the wrong size/type of implant, incorrect technique, poor quality sutures, etc. But here I advise you to choose your doctor and clinic carefully.
Do I need to replace implants?
Modern implants have a lifetime warranty for integrity. There is no medical need to replace them.
But the previous generation of implants had an expiration date, and it was 10 years. It was after 10 years that replacement was recommended. So if your surgery was performed before 2012, I strongly advise you to think about it for safety reasons. Although medical silicone does not spread when the implant ruptures, you can easily get deformation, inflammation, and other troubles.
Despite the lifetime warranty, do some of my patients replace their implants over time? Yes, of course. But this happens for individual reasons - they want a larger or smaller size, weight loss/gain has affected the tissues and correction is needed, etc.
Is it possible to walk with the same implants for life? Probably yes, but can we foresee our plans and preferences for such an unknown time period as “all our life”?