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What Is Breast Lift with Implants (Mastopexy with Augmentation Mammoplasty)?
This procedure combines Breast Lift Mastopexy Surgery with Breast Implants (Augmentation Mammoplasty).
A Breast Mastopexy involves lifting and reshaping the skin and tissue of your breasts to create the desired more lifted appearance. On the other hand, Breast Implants or Breast Augmentation Mammoplasty increases the size of your breasts by placing implants inside them. Combining these two procedures can help achieve the patient’s desired appearance.
Who Is a Suitable Candidate?
During your consultation, your overall health and expectations will be thoroughly assessed. In general, you might be a good fit for the procedure if:
- You have breasts that have lost volume, shape, and firmness due to significant body changes caused by ageing, pregnancy, breastfeeding, or major weight fluctuations
- You have breasts that are noticeably different in size or shape and you desire more balance and fullness
- You are experiencing physical discomforts such as frequent skin irritation due to breast skin laxity
- You have realistic expectations and a positive outlook
- You are over 18 years old
- Your breasts developed abnormally
On the other hand, you might not be an ideal candidate for the procedure if:
- You are pregnant or breastfeeding
- You have bleeding or clotting disorders
- Your goals are not realistic
- You have cancer
- You have an active infection
Recovery After Breast Lift with Implants (Mastopexy with Augmentation Mammoplasty)
After the procedure, you will likely spend the night in the hospital or medical facility. This allows the healthcare team to monitor your health and assess for any complications. Once your condition is stable, you will be allowed to go home and will be provided with aftercare instructions. After 1 to 2 weeks, you can return to work and activities of daily living.
However, you will need to avoid strenuous exercises and other activities that require heavy lifting. You should expect visible bruising to completely disappear after 2 weeks. The swelling might last for 3 weeks.
As you recover, you will need to wear compression garments to provide support to your healing breasts.

Mastopexy with Implants (Augmentation Mammoplasty) Aftercare
To help prevent complications, the following are general recommendations for aftercare:
- Avoid alcoholic beverages
- Avoid contact sports
- Avoid heavy lifting for 6 weeks
- Avoid prolonged sun exposure
- Avoid smoking and vaping
- Avoid touching the surgical incisions with bare hands
- Change the wound dressings as prescribed
- Eat foods high in protein to promote the healing of surgical wounds
- Keep your wounds dry and clean
- Maintain an adequate fluid intake
- Seek medical help immediately in case of infection signs and symptoms
- Sleep on your back with your head elevated using 2 to 3 pillows
- Wear the compression garments
Risks and Complications
During your consultation with Dr Hunt, you should speak about the potential risks of the procedure. No matter the experience and skills of the surgeon, every surgical procedure comes with risks of complications.
The risks of Breast Mastopexy with Augmentation Mammoplasty (Lift with Implants) include:
- Anaesthesia reactions
- Poor healing
- Wound infection
- Bleeding and bruising
- Poor scarring
- Asymmetry
- Changes in sensation
- Implant rupture
- Capsular contracture
- Further surgery to correct complications