Breast Uplift
Dr. Grant Hamlet in London offers breast uplift (mastopexy) surgery to rejuvenate a woman’s figure by reshaping and raising the breasts to a more youthful position, addressing excess skin and tissue.
Trusted Expertise
Dr. Grant Hamlet is a globally recognised aesthetics doctor with over 15 years of experience delivering natural-looking, transformative results. Patients trust his precision, artistry, and deep anatomical knowledge to enhance their appearance safely and beautifully.
Patient-Centred Care
Each treatment begins with a comprehensive consultation to understand your goals and craft a personalised plan. Dr. Grant Hamlet is known for his warm, honest approach, prioritising your well-being, confidence, and long-term satisfaction.
Innovation at the Forefront
Using cutting-edge techniques and state-of-the-art technology, Dr. Grant Hamlet offers advanced treatments including body contouring, regenerative therapies, and facial aesthetics – always at the highest medical standards.
Natural Results
Dr. Grant Hamlet’s signature style focuses on enhancing your natural beauty, not masking it. Clients leave looking refreshed, not “done”, thanks to his subtle, refined approach that celebrates individuality.
Introduction to Breast Uplift Surgery
Breast uplift surgery, medically known as mastopexy, is a highly effective procedure offered by Dr. Grant Hamlet in London, designed to rejuvenate a woman’s figure. Over time, factors such as pregnancy, breastfeeding, significant weight fluctuations, genetics, or simply gravity can lead to breasts losing their youthful shape and firmness, resulting in a drooped or “flat” appearance. This transformative surgery meticulously removes excess, stretched skin and breast tissue, simultaneously tightening the remaining skin to reshape and raise the breasts to a more elevated and aesthetically pleasing position. It can also address concerns of enlarged areolas by reducing excess tissue around them, contributing to a more proportionate and youthful breast contour.
Benefits of Breast Uplift Surgery
Undergoing breast uplift surgery with Dr. Grant Hamlet offers a wide range of significant advantages, enhancing both your physical comfort and self-confidence.
Restored Youthful Contours
Achieve firmer, perkier breasts with a more elevated and aesthetically pleasing position, reversing the effects of sagging.
Improved Fit for Clothing
Experience greater comfort and a more flattering fit in bras, swimwear, and clothing, enhancing your style and ease.
Enhanced Body Proportion
Restore feminine proportions and achieve a more balanced silhouette that harmonises with your overall figure.
Boosted Confidence
A significant rejuvenating impact on your appearance can lead to increased self-confidence and a more positive body image.
Good Candidates
Ideal candidates for breast uplift surgery are women who have experienced changes in breast shape and volume that have led to sagging (ptosis), asymmetry, or enlarged areolas. These changes often result from natural life events such as pregnancy, breastfeeding, notable weight fluctuations, or can be influenced by genetics and the effects of gravity over time. While commonly performed on women in their 30s to 50s, all interested patients are welcome to schedule a consultation with Dr. Hamlet to discuss their specific concerns and determine their eligibility.
Your Consultation
Your private consultation with Dr. Grant Hamlet is a foundational step in your breast uplift journey, designed to foster a trusting relationship and ensure a fully personalised approach. This dedicated meeting provides an invaluable opportunity to connect with one of our highly trained and qualified surgeons, who is committed to understanding your unique needs and aspirations.
Before your consultation, please be prepared to share the following:
- Any medical conditions or treatments or drug allergies.
- Current medications, herbal supplements, vitamins, alcohol, tobacco, and drug use.
- Previous surgeries.
During this private meeting, you will have the opportunity to openly discuss your concerns, articulate your specific cosmetic goals, and learn about the expected outcomes of the surgery. Dr. Hamlet will conduct a thorough physical examination, take necessary photos and measurements, and meticulously discuss your medical history to create a personalised treatment plan tailored precisely to your unique anatomy and aspirations. This is also your ideal opportunity to voice any thoughts, questions, or concerns you may have about breast uplift surgery and to enquire about your surgeon’s qualifications and extensive experience.
The Breast Uplift Procedure
Before your breast reduction surgery, Dr. Hamlet may ask you to do the following:
- Stop smoking.
- Get a medical evaluation and lab testing.
- Cease taking aspirin, anti-inflammatory meds, herbal supplements, or other medications that have the potential to increase bleeding.
- Twelve hours before your surgery, you will need to fast.
- Get a good night’s rest and ensure you have a ride to and from the appointment.
- Arrive a few minutes early so you can sign in and change at your own pace.
Breast reduction surgery is a precise procedure performed under general anaesthesia to ensure your complete comfort and safety. Once you are sedated, Dr. Hamlet will make carefully predetermined incisions on your breasts. Through these incisions, excess breast tissue, fat (often with the aid of liposuction), and skin are meticulously removed and contoured to achieve your desired breast size and shape.
When the desired volume is achieved, the surgeon will place drains and close the incisions. Drains help ensure a secure closure of the breast pocket, preventing complications such as hematomas.[2]
The procedure typically lasts between two to five hours, with the exact duration depending on your unique physique and the extent of the reduction required to achieve your desired results.
Breast Reduction Techniques
Dr. Hamlet employs various advanced incision techniques and supplementary methods during breast reduction surgery, each selected to best suit your anatomy and aesthetic goals while prioritising minimal scarring.
Circular Incision (SPAIR method)
This technique, often referred to as the SPAIR method[1], involves an incision made around the areola, with minimal additional incisions. It is typically used for moderate reductions and is favoured for its ability to minimise visible scarring, making it a less invasive option.
Keyhole Incision
Also known as the vertical incision, this technique involves a circular incision around the areola combined with a vertical cut extending from the areola down to the breast fold. This approach provides Dr. Hamlet with greater access to breast tissue, allowing for more significant reduction and reshaping, while still keeping scarring relatively contained.
Inverted-T Incision
This is an extension of the keyhole method, adding a horizontal incision along the breast fold to the circular and vertical cuts, forming an “anchor” shape. The Inverted-T incision is used for more pronounced breast enlargement, offering the most extensive access to tissue for substantial reduction and significant reshaping.
Your surgeon may use one of the above incisions or a combination of them to deliver your best results. Liposuction is sometimes incorporated into the breast reduction procedure to seamlessly reduce extra breast fat. A breast reduction surgery will give you lifted and rejuvenated breasts for years to come.
Recovery
Recovery from any procedure depends on the duration and extent of the surgery and the health of the patient. Be sure to ask Dr. Hamlet any questions regarding post-op procedures, dressings/bandages, stitches, medications, follow-up care, and when you can resume normal activities. He’ll be happy to make sure that you have all the information you need.
Following breast reduction surgery, you can expect some initial swelling and tenderness in the treated area. Dr. Hamlet will prescribe appropriate medication to help you manage any discomfort effectively. You will be advised to wear a compression garment or a supportive bra for several weeks, which aids in adjustment, controls swelling, and supports the healing tissues. Engaging in brief, gentle walks is encouraged to boost circulation and promote healing, but strenuous activities should be avoided until you are fully recovered. Most patients can typically return to work after about a week, though individual recovery times vary. Follow-up appointments will be scheduled to ensure proper healing and monitor your progress, with final results developing over a few months as swelling fully dissipates.
Complementary Procedures
Breast reductions are often combined with breast uplifts. Reducing tissue may not be enough to restore your breasts to your preferred contours. An uplift will help position the chest to a higher, youthful trajectory and provide a more pleasing shape to the remaining breast tissue. A combined reduction and uplift will give you smaller, perkier breasts.
Breast enhancement procedures are often incorporated into our comprehensive mommy makeover package. If you are interested in rejuvenating your physique in response to a recent pregnancy, Dr. Grant Hamlet can help.
FAQs
Is breast reduction surgery painful?
You will be asleep and comfortable throughout the procedure. Anaesthetic and sedation will be administered for your comfort. Afterwards, you may experience minor swelling and/or tightness. However, you can alleviate these with pain medications. You should not require prescription medications for more than a few days. The breast reduction recovery period may be uncomfortable but should not be excessively painful. If you experience pain for a long period of time, contact your surgeon.
How safe is breast reduction surgery?
Breast reduction surgery, like all surgeries, carries risk but has an excellent safety record. These surgeries should only be performed by qualified, licensed cosmetic surgeons with ample experience. To learn about our doctors’ unparalleled expertise, contact us to connect with a Dr. Grant Hamlet representative.
Pricing
The cost of breast reduction surgery is personalised to each patient’s unique needs and the specific scope of their procedure. A detailed cost breakdown will be discussed with you during your private consultation with Dr. Grant Hamlet.
References
- Hammond, D. C. (2004). The Short Scar Periareolar Inferior Pedicle Reduction (SPAIR) Mammaplasty. Seminars in Plastic Surgery. 18 (3) 231–243. https://doi.org/10.1055/s-2004-831910
- Tahiri, Y., Bouteaud, J., Tahiri, M., Lessard, L., Williams, B. H., & Nikolis, A. (2010). Routine drainage in reduction mammaplasty: An evidence-based analysis. Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery. 63 (6) e549-e550. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bjps.2009.11.050
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