Mastopexy (Breast Lift) with Implants & Abdominoplasty (Tummy Tuck)
Mastopexy (breast lift) with augmentation and Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) is a common combined breast and body procedure that may be suitable for women who are seeking to alter their figure with a breast lift mastopexy, breast implants with skin removal and muscle repair to the stomach post-pregnancy or weight loss.
Combined breast and body procedures serve the purpose of addressing the breasts and abdomen following pregnancy, child birth, major weight loss, and other lifestyle and health factors that may cause skin laxity, muscle separation, or lack of volume in the breasts and abdomen. The specific procedures depend on each patient’s needs. You can see Dr. Richardson’s patient results in our gallery or on our Instagram.
What does a breast & body procedure involve? (Breast Lift Mastopexy with Augmentation Mammoplasty & Abdominoplasty)
Abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) is a surgical procedure to remove skin and fatty tissue from the middle and lower abdomen, and to tighten muscles of the abdominal wall. Abdominoplasty is not a surgical treatment for being overweight and is not a weight loss procedure. Patients should be at their goal weight before undergoing any breast and body procedures as weight loss after surgery will impact results and can cause volume loss and loose skin as a result. There are a variety of techniques Dr. Richardson may employ for abdominoplasty. The procedure can be combined with other forms of body procedures, including suction-assisted lipectomy.
Breast lift mastopexy with augmentation mammoplasty surgery is a cosmetic surgical procedure involving a surgical breast lift mastopexy and implantation of breast implants to alter the size and shape of the breasts. You can find out more about breast lift mastopexy and augmentation mammoplasty here.
How long does Mastopexy, Augmentation Mammoplasty & Abdominoplasty surgery take?
A combined breast and body procedure can take between 2-3 hours, and there is generally around 5-6 hours between hospital admission and discharge.
Recovery after Mastopexy, Augmentation Mammoplasty & Abdominoplasty Surgery
Full recovery after mastopexy (breast lift), breast augmentation mammoplasty and abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) is six weeks. This being said, the majority of Dr. Richardson’s breast and body surgery patients find that they feel relatively well after one week, and almost back to normal by three weeks. It is strongly recommended that patients avoid any strenuous activity or increased heart rate for the full six weeks to avoid compromised healing.
You can view more of Dr. Richardson’s patient results by viewing our gallery. Please note, our before and after images are only indicative of the individual patient’s result and outcomes will vary depending on a number of factors including genetics, nutrition, exercise and adherence to post operative instructions.
The outcomes shown are only relevant for this patient and do not necessarily reflect the results other patients may experience, as results may vary due to many factors including the individual’s genetics, diet and exercise.
It is recommended that patients take one week off work for office jobs and sedentary occupations, and two weeks for more active jobs. If your job requires you to engage in any strenuous activity or heavy lifting you should seek exemption from these activities for six weeks. You should also ensure that you are no longer on the stronger painkillers before returning to work.
Dr. Richardson recommends that patients refrain from driving for one week after their surgical procedure. The primary reason is due to the likelihood of the patient still being on painkillers during this time. The secondary reason is to avoid any upper body strain in the early stages of recovery and avoid any dangerous situations that may arise from restricted mobility in the upper body.
Dr. Richardson recommends that patients who are having a combined breast and body procedure such as a combined breast lift mastopexy and augmentation mammoplasty, and abdominoplasty surgery, to proceed with caution when returning to the gym.
The main consideration for patients wanting to get back to the gym is you should not engage in any physical activity that significantly elevates your heart rate for the first six weeks after surgery. This is to ensure the safety of the patient and optimal healing.
After one week patients are able to return to light walking around the block at very manageable pace. After three weeks patients are able to go back to the gym and resume light lower body exercise- nothing that engages the upper body. After six weeks patients can return to any and all normal exercise including weightlifting.
Every patient heals and recovers differently. Pain after a combined breast and body procedure is generally very manageable with the prescribed pain relief, and often patients find they do not need the stronger pain relief during recovery.
For more information and price guide for Mastopexy, augmentation mammoplasty and abdominoplasty surgery, contact our team.
Browse more of our before and after photos in our gallery or on our Instagram.
As with any surgery, there are risks involved with a combined breast augmentation mammoplasty, mastopexy and abdominoplasty procedure. The first to consider is a possible adverse response to the general anaesthetic, bruising, swelling, excessive bleeding, infection, and scarring. While abdominoplasty surgery is a common procedure, it also carries risks. During your pre-operative consultations with Dr. Richardson, he will discuss the potential risks and complications associated with you, and help you determine whether the surgery is suitable for you.
Possible complications of abdominoplasty surgery include but are not limited to:
- Asymmetry of scars and umbilicus (belly button)
- Wound infection (treatment with antibiotics may be required)
- Pain and discomfort around the incisions
- Excessive bleeding or haematoma (an accumulation of blood around the surgical site that may require drainage)
- Visible and prominent scars including keloid and hypertrophic scars.
- Numbness or sensory changes around the abdominal area
- Skin loss or fat necrosis
- Swelling or excess fluid accumulation under the skin (known as a seroma)
- Blood clots, cardiac and pulmonary complications
- Post-operative infection
- Persistent pain or abdominal tightness
- “Dog ears” – projections of skin/tissue at either end of the surgical scars
Some of the risks with a breast augmentation mammoplasty procedure include capsular contracture, fluid build-up around the implant, changes in nipple sensation, implant leakage, rippling of the implant, and asymmetry. Serious adverse effects, however, are very uncommon.
Dr. Richardson does everything possible to prevent and treat negative side effects, and this will be discussed at your consultation. We place a large emphasis on educating patients regarding potential risks to ensure both parties are taking all measures to prevent and understand them.
You can learn more about the risks of surgery here.
For patients seeking surgery, finance and payment methods can be arranged to suit the patient’s personal preference and circumstances. We accept the following payment options:
- cash
- debit card
- credit card
- cheque
- direct bank transfer
- partial payments made over a period of time, ensuring full payment is made at least 2 weeks prior to surgery
- Zip Pay / Zip Money
The Australian Medical Board and Australian Society of Plastic Surgery Code of Conduct prevents surgeons from offering “financing schemes to patients, either directly or through a third party, such as loans or commercial payment plans” [14.3, Guidelines for Registered Medical Practitioners who perform cosmetic medical and surgical procedures, 2023].
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