Breast uplift surgery: Side effects and potential risks

The Private Healthcare UK guide to cosmetic surgery contains articles on cosmetic and plastic surgery which are aimed at improving your knowledge of cosmetic surgery treatments, their benefits and potential risks. The guide is sponsored by Capio Cosmetic Surgery who have provided a personal, friendly and professional cosmetic surgery service for over a decade and have some of the highest qualified and experienced staff and plastic surgeons in the UK.

 

There are potential risks with any form of surgery and breast uplift surgery is no exception. Bleeding or an adverse reaction to the anaesthetic can cause problems. During the first few days, infection of the wounds can cause complications and there is a slight chance of developing a deep vein thrombosis. It is important to bear in mind that these complications are relatively rare, but the breast uplift information from the surgeon will explain the risks in detail.

 

Breast uplift surgery also has some side effects, most of which are short-lived. Many people feel sick and dizzy for a few hours after waking up from the anaesthetic. The breasts feel sore and sensitive for a few days and there will be some swelling and bruising, which should soon pass.

 

It is important to follow the advice of the surgeon about resting at home after the operation, wearing a suitable supportive bra and not resuming exercise or sunbathing for the recommended period of time. This will give you the best chance to get good, long-lasting results.

 

Patience is also important following a breast uplift operation. Scars may initially be lumpy and red but will normally fade close to natural skin colour after several months. Scars may be more noticeable and wider if you smoke, so try to give up before the operation if at all possible. Even in the best cases, some scars will remain and stretch marks may not be completely removed.

 

It will take a few months for the breasts to settle down to their final shape. In a few women, breast uplift surgery may result in breasts that are not the same size or that have asymmetrical nipples. More rarely still, complications can result in permanent nipple loss. Repositioning of the nipple disrupts the nerves in the breast and loss of feeling around the nipple is common. Breast feeding may not be possible afterwards. In any case, a breast uplift should not be considered if you are planning to have more children, as pregnancy and  breast feeding is likely to cause stretching, reducing the effects of the procedure. It is also important not to gain and lose weight as this can adversely affect the shape of the breasts.