Anchor lift of the mammary glands: indications, contraindications, carrying



Modern plastic provides for mastopexy using the method of anchor lifting, which consists in the implementation of special cuts of the chest, passing along the sides of the areola of the nipples. Such cuts have a connection in a single line vertically and continued along the sides, going along the bundle. The notch line has the shape of an anchor, therefore the method is called anchor.



Anchor lift of the mammary glands has a number of its features in comparison with other methods:

• due to a significant incision, the surgeon can remove a significant amount of skin and tissue volume, and as a result, carry out a complete tightening of the mammary glands;
• the effect of anchor braces has a long enough effect;
• using a kind of incision, you can make the breast shape at the request of the patient, taking into account all her requirements;
• due to the large incision there is a possibility that visible scars will remain.

The main indications and conditions for anchoring the breast glands are:

• the lowered breast is largely at the location of the areola of the nipple below the submammary line;
• the procedure is performed to reduce the mammary glands with simultaneous tightening;
• to change the shape and size of the breast.



Anchor breast lift

Before an expert starts to do her job, it is necessary to consult the patient after hearing her wishes. After that, the doctor performs a preliminary markup using a marker.

During the operation, either general anesthesia or local anesthesia is applied. During the procedure, the surgeon performs a specific incision in the form of an anchor with a scalpel.

Next, the doctor performs actions depending on the goal and the desired result.

Basically, there is a process of excision of a specific area of ​​the skin and breast tissue. After that, it is necessary to impose cosmetic seams, and the inner seams are made with absorbable material, and the outer ones - from special silk.

It should be noted that the anchor breast lift has a high effect and good performance. For several years, a woman will be able to enjoy a new and tightened chest. The duration and safety of the braces result are influenced by some factors, such as:



• age indicator of the patient;
• type of skin and fiber;
• general condition of the skin and subcutaneous tissue during the operation;
• hormonal status of a woman;
• possible pregnancy and lactation period after the anchor braces. This phenomenon will significantly reduce the effect of the operation;
• follow the doctor’s recommendations and breast care rules during the recovery period.

An important role is played by the rehabilitation period after the anchor breast lift.

It is customary to distinguish two recovery periods: early, which occurs within a week, and late, which can last several months.

Certain rules and conditions for the life of a woman will help to quickly restore the breast after a lift.

These rules include:

• performing aseptic dressings in the first days after the operation, involving the use of special sterile wipes and solutions of antiseptic action, for example, furatsilina or chlorhexidine;
• the rule of taking drugs with anti-inflammatory effect, which the doctor will issue. Such drugs will help prevent the development of inflammation and reduce swelling of the wound;
• In order to prevent the development of infectious complications, the use of antibiotics is necessary. Such drugs take on average up to 5 days;
• Removal of sutures should be done only with the permission of the surgeon. Often they are removed on or after the 7th day;
• it is necessary to wear special underwear for the first month after the operation, the so-called compression bra;
• the use of ointments that will help speed up the healing process of wounds and prevent the formation of significant scars. These ointments include levomekol;
• provide sun protection to the chest for several months after the lift;
• create a light diet that will include dietary meat, for example, chicken or rabbit, as well as dairy products, fruits, berries and vegetables;
• if possible, you should stop drinking alcohol and smoking, because these bad habits will impede the process of recovery and healing;
• to organize a uniform mode in relation to work and rest, there must be a full sleep, and there should not be strong physical exertion ;
• limit the body from stress and experiences.

Having decided to conduct an anchor breast lift, a woman should know that, depending on the individuality of her body and the qualifications of the doctor, some consequences may arise, for example:

• cicatricial development at the site of sutures. Such a phenomenon arises as a result of the surgeon’s wrong actions or the patient’s failure to follow the rules of the rehabilitation period;
• infection of the wound, which can lead to suppuration;
• opening bleeding from a wound. Such a phenomenon may occur in the first days after surgery;
• seam divergence process. This process is carried out with a strong tension of the patient and its excessive activity;
• the use of improper surgery techniques can lead to re-sagging breasts.

Also, a woman must know what contraindications are there for anchoring the breast. These include:

• skin defects, for example, scarring;
• development of mastopathy, as a result of which nodules of various sizes are formed in the mammary glands;
• the presence of tumor formations on the chest;
• the period of pregnancy and the lactation period;
• chronic somatic diseases;
• poor blood clotting;
• diabetes;
• problems with the endocrine system of the body;
• allergic reactions to anesthetics;
• development of mental illness.

Before the operation on the anchor breast lift, the surgeon tells in detail about all the nuances of the operation, its possible consequences and the rules for breast care after the lift. The field of complete information of the patient in writing confirms his consent to the operation.