Breast lift surgery

During your first consultation visit, we will discuss your desires, expectations, and any questions you have regarding the surgery. You will receive comprehensive information about the procedure’s process, how the surgery will enhance the appearance of your breasts, the cost of the procedure, and when it is possible to schedule the surgery.

During the consultation, you will also be asked to fill out a questionnaire regarding your current health status, any previous illnesses, surgeries you have undergone, and other medical procedures.

During the consultation visit, you will learn a lot about the procedure process and how to prepare for the surgery and anesthesia.

Your first consultation visit is free of charge and does not obligate you in any way. If you decide to undergo breast surgery at Cityklinikka, we can schedule your surgery during your consultation visit. For some patients, we recommend a mammogram examination, especially if the patient is over 40 years old or has had cancer.

It’s good to prepare for the surgery in advance. Take good care of yourself and learn as much as possible about the procedure and recovery process. We are happy to assist you with any questions you may have.

On the day of the surgery, you will meet with plastic surgeon Riikka Veltheim. Initially, she will photograph the surgical area. You will also discuss with your anesthesiologist and be provided with a room at the clinic, which will be at your disposal throughout the day of the surgery. At this stage, you will usually also try on support bras, which will be worn after the procedure. These bras provide support to the breasts and the tissues around the surgical area during the following weeks.

Breast lift surgery typically lasts from one to two hours and is performed under anesthesia.

In breast surgeries, different types of incisions are made in the breasts. A surgical incision around the nipples is made in all breast surgeries. Most often, another incision is made below the nipples. This incision is a T-shaped anchor incision that extends to the breast crease. The incisions are usually closed with dissolvable stitches that gradually dissolve after the surgery.

After the surgery, some degree of pain, swelling, and minor sensory disturbances are common. Pain, swelling, and sensory disturbances usually diminish within a few weeks after the procedure. Bruising, tingling, and swelling can be relieved with Arnizen™ ointment.

To prevent and treat swelling, we recommend lymphatic therapy.

About a week after the surgery, it’s time for your first follow-up appointment, and any removable stitches will be removed two weeks after the surgery.

The final result of the lift surgery can be seen no earlier than six months after the procedure, but you will already notice a clear improvement in your appearance after a couple of weeks. You can return to work one week after the sick leave. You can resume physical activities 3-6 weeks after the surgery. Before starting normal physical activities, it is recommended to take gentle walks, which promote healing.

The surgical scar should not be stretched during the first few months. It’s also important to protect the scar from the sun’s rays, especially for the first six months. The recovery process is always individual. Therefore, it is extremely important to listen to your body’s messages and adjust your life accordingly. It’s also important to understand that the outcome of the surgery is different for everyone. Genetics and your own skin type greatly affect how your breasts look after the surgery. It’s important to have realistic expectations. It’s advisable to discuss expectations and desires during the first consultation.

Breast lift surgery is a surgical procedure. All surgeries involve risks. When the surgery is performed at a Finnish clinic and the operating physician is skilled, the risks are significantly reduced. In Finland, surgical patients are covered by patient injury legislation. Therefore, there is no need to fear the surgery.

The risks associated with the surgery include:

• Infection
• General risks associated with anesthesia
• Excessive scarring
• Breast asymmetry

The surgical team at City Clinic remains with the patient even after the surgery. We are proficient in managing situations such as infections. Before the surgery, the patient weighs the risks against the benefits of the surgery. If the patient feels that the aforementioned risks outweigh the benefits of the surgery, it is not advisable to proceed with the surgery.