Breast lift with breast augmentation

Breast lift with augmentation treats a breast that is both sagging (ptosis) and short of volume, in one procedure, and avoids a second planned operation. The other options are not having a procedure, mastopexy alone, breast augmentation alone when sagging is very limited, fat grafting alone, or a two-stage strategy. The two-stage strategy requires two procedures and two recovery periods, but it may be preferred when tissue quality, the extent of sagging, the implant volume wanted or skin tension make the combined procedure less predictable.

Before breast lift with augmentation (mastopexy-augmentation), Dr Manon Belhoste and the anaesthetist give instructions on fasting and medication. All medicines, anticoagulants, antiplatelet drugs, supplements and allergies must be reported. Stopping smoking and all nicotine is required. The prescribed breast imaging must be carried out.

The prescribed scar care and sun protection should be followed. Swelling, bruising, pain, a feeling of tightness and difficulty moving the arms are common in the first few days. The breast, areola or nipple may become less sensitive, numb, tingling or more sensitive. The sensitivity change is most often temporary. Breast screening recommended for your age remains necessary. The radiologist must be told about the implants. The implant card is handed over after implant placement and should be kept for life with the device reference details.

Mastopexy lifts and reshapes the breast without increasing volume. Breast lift with augmentation usually adds an implant to fill the upper breast and cleavage. The two procedures exert opposing forces on the tissues: the lift reduces and retightens the skin envelope, while the implant increases internal volume.

Breastfeeding is possible depending on the technique, but never guaranteed: dissection around the areola and gland may alter the ducts and nerves.

The price of a breast lift with augmentation (mastopexy-augmentation) includes Dr Manon Belhoste's fees, follow-up consultations after the operation, anaesthesia, implants where planned, and clinic fees at La Phocéanne polyclinic or Phénicia clinic.