Age, pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight changes, and heredity all contribute to gradual but noticeable changes in breast shape and position. Many women have ptosis, or breast sagging and loss of volume, as a result of these changes. It is common practice to suggest a combined surgical therapy, including both augmentation and mastopexy, when both issues arise simultaneously.

Raising and contouring the breasts all at once with this treatment makes them look larger. Patients gain confidence in their decision with the knowledge about what happens before, during, and after surgery. We will explore mastopexy and breast augmentation, and how the procedures work. What to expect from the results and about cutting-edge techniques of Dr. Partington’s ON TOP® Technique will be described here.

What Is Augmentation and Mastopexy?

Restoring breast volume and elevating drooping tissue represent the goals of a combination surgical treatment, ‘augmentation and mastopexy’.  Mastopexy changes the position of the breast tissue and nipple to achieve a firmer, more youthful contour. And breast augmentation with implants and fat transfer increases the size of the breasts.

The application of both treatments together solves two frequent aesthetic issues – a lack of fullness and a loss of contour. Many patients feel better balanced and more natural-looking results.

Who Is a Good Candidate for the Procedure? – Discovering the Signs

Augmentation and mastopexy help to correct the changes in the breasts:

• Loss of volume after pregnancy or breastfeeding

• Noticeable sagging or drooping breasts

• Nipples pointing downward

• Stretched skin and reduced firmness

• Breast asymmetry

The majority of patients choose this mix for achieving a more volumized and elevated look. Candidates should be in generally good health and keep their weight steady. They need to have reasonable expectations regarding the results of the surgery.

Consulting with a board-certified plastic surgeon allows one to learn more about the pros and cons of mastopexy and breast augmentation.

Mastopexy and Breast Augmentation – Discovering the Benefits of Combined Use

Performing the procedures together offers several advantages.

Improved Breast Shape and Volume

A lift can alleviate sagging. But it won’t make you look as full as before. Augmentation can make a patient appear larger. But it won’t fix sagging skin. Surgeons can totally reconstruct the breast by combining the two techniques of augmentation and mastopexy.

One Surgical Procedure

A procedure requires only one session of anesthesia and one recovery time. So, it can be advantageous for patients.

More Balanced Results

A more natural breast contour has become the ultimate goal of mastopexy and breast augmentation operations, which involve elevating and volumizing together.

Surgical Techniques Used in Mastopexy and Augmentation

The anatomy of the patient and the desired result dictate the surgical strategy for mastopexy and augmentation.

Implant Selection

Saline or silicone breast implants are the norm for mastopexy and augmentation procedures. Due to their softer and more natural feel, silicone implants are frequently chosen over other types.
Aesthetic outcomes and patient safety are both improved by modern breast surgery’s use of innovative implant technologies like Motiva implants. The extremely elastic silicone gel used to make these implants is a perfect match for the tissue found in real breasts. This function enables the breast to respond to movement while retaining a gentle, organic sensation.

The adaptable shell design is yet another major benefit of Motiva implants. Breast augmentation and mastopexy surgeons can now employ smaller incisions without sacrificing implant placement precision because of this. As a result, many patients may have less tissue trauma and faster healing.

Motiva implants use innovative technology to lessen the implant’s friction with the surrounding tissue. As a result, swelling is alleviated, and sustained comfort after the procedure is promoted.

These implants may also be useful for patients with thin breast tissue after pregnancy and weight loss. They can help reduce the appearance of rippling and visible implant margins. The implants’ dynamic nature and adaptive gel make it possible for them to keep their more natural shape.  

More natural and long-lasting results are contributed by these modern implant designs in conjunction with updated surgical approaches.

Incision Patterns

Different incision techniques may be used during mastopexy and breast augmentation:

• Periareolar (around the nipple)

• Vertical lift (lollipop incision)

• Anchor incision for more significant lifting

The appropriate incision depends on the degree of sagging and the amount of reshaping required.

Implant Placement

Mastopexy and augmentation implants can be positioned either above or under the chest muscle, depending on the desired aesthetic outcome and the thickness of the surrounding tissue.
Minimizing apparent scars and ensuring long-term breast support are the goals of modern procedures.

Dr. Partington ON TOP® Technique

Dr. Partington’s ON TOP®Technique features an emphasis on better implant placement and overall breast structure/ So, it has become one of the most cutting-edge methods for breast augmentation and mastopexy.

Some problems can arise with traditional breast procedures – implant displacement, abnormal shapes, and inadequate tissue support. The ON TOP® Technique was created to solve these problems with a more advanced surgical approach.

Placing implants with great care and precisely sculpting the breast tissue with this technique provides natural-looking results for a long period.

Key Advantages of the ON TOP® Technique

Superior Breast Contour

The ability to attain a more natural breast shape is one of the main advantages of the ON TOP® Technique. In order to achieve a balanced and visually beautiful contour, surgeons doing mastopexy and augmentation must precisely position the implant in relation to the elevated breast tissue.
This method shapes the breasts as a whole rather than just increasing volume.

Better Implant Support

Upholding long-term implant support becomes a significant hurdle in mastopexy and breast augmentation in cases of stretched skin after weight fluctuations and pregnancy.
This is why the ON TOP® Technique uses structural reinforcement of the breasts during surgery to solve the problem. This additional support lessens the likelihood of the implant moving and helps keep the form of the elevated area.

Reduced Risk of Implant Visibility

It is possible for implants to become visible or palpable in people with very thin breast tissue. This is something that the ON TOP® technique can help with by enhancing tissue covering and optimizing implant placement.

Because of the need to keep contours smooth during augmentation and mastopexy, this benefit is particularly useful in these procedures.

Long-Lasting Lift Results

The loss of lift from a traditional breast lift treatment can happen gradually over time as a result of tissue relaxation and gravity. Increasing structural stability with the ON TOP® Technique aids in the prolonged preservation of mastopexy and augmentation outcomes.
A more permanent breast form and better projection are common benefits for patients.

Customized Surgical Planning

Every patient’s anatomy represents a unique one. And the ON TOP® Technique prioritizes individualized treatment planning. Surgeons evaluate factors:

• Chest structure

• Skin elasticity

• Breast tissue thickness

• Desired implant size

This personalized approach allows mastopexy and breast augmentation procedures to produce highly adapted results.

Mastopexy and Augmentation Recovery

Following post-operative instructions helps to attain the greatest results.

First Few Days

Little pain and bruising can occur after surgery. The use of prescribed drugs and supportive clothes can help to lessen these effects.  

First Two Weeks

Patients can come back to their light daily activities after a week. Swelling gradually decreases as the body begins to heal.

The success of a mastopexy or augmentation procedure depends on the patient’s careful attention during the post-operative healing period.

One to Two Months

The majority of the swelling should have gone down by now. The breasts should look more defined. A patient receives medical clearance. And they are typically able to come back to exercise and other strenuous physical activity. It could take a few months for you to fully heal after a mastopexy and augmentation procedure.

Long-Term Results

Breast augmentation and mastopexy feature effects in the long run. Age, weight changes, and pregnancy might alter breast shape. The effects of the procedure can last longer in the event the patient keeps to a healthy weight and wears supportive undergarments.

Conclusion

Women’s breasts fluctuate with age. And it is normal. However, many of them wish to get their young curves back. A combination of breast lift surgery and mastopexy is known as breast augmentation and mastopexy.

The combination of mastopexy and breast augmentation, which involves elevating and volumizing methods, can produce remarkable results in terms of breast shape, symmetry, and overall body proportions. These operations have been further developed with modern breakthroughs like the Dr. Partington ON TOP® Technique and new implant technologies like Motiva implants.

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