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EnglishIn a breast lift, the breast is lifted. In a breast reduction, the breast is lifted, while the size of the breast is reduced.
In a breast reduction, the breast is reduced in addition to being lifted. In other words, it's a bigger job, which is reflected in price.
The surgeon can reduce the breast a lot or a little, but is not free to reduce the breast without restrictions. This means that you will still have a certain size of breasts after a breast reduction, especially if you have large breasts.
Yes, in case of asymmetry we have the possibility to make the breasts more symmetrical during a breast lift. However, it is not possible to achieve 100% symmetry.
Yes, especially with large breasts, we see that breast reduction can help those with stiff and sore necks and shoulders. We have also seen that breast lift surgery can help with these problems.
A breast lift, possibly with a simultaneous reduction, changes the height of the nipples. The shape of the breast is also lifted and changed.
In many cases, a breast lift and breast augmentation with silicone implants can be performed at the same time. If you have a certain amount of your own tissue, it is sometimes appropriate to perform the operations one after the other - first a breast lift and no earlier than three months later a breast augmentation with silicone implants.
Breast lifts are not usually offered in public hospitals.
Breast reduction can be covered at a public hospital as long as it is considered to be a medical indication. There are certain criteria that must be met in order to be entitled to a procedure at public expense. At Klinikk A, we are familiar with these criteria and can make such an assessment during a consultation.
This is an individual assessment based on several criteria, but as a rule of thumb, the breasts must have about 800 cc volume, and it must be possible to reduce the breasts by about 400 cc. Our surgeons can help you assess this. There are also fairly strict BMI requirements, usually BMI must be below 27 kg/m2.
We usually have a relatively short waiting time. Normally, we find time within three to four weeks of you deciding, occasionally there may happen to be time available earlier than this too.
There is usually a longer waiting time for surgery at public hospitals, but this varies from hospital to hospital. Hospitals often have an overview of waiting times on their websites.
No, a breast lift will not normally trigger the right to sick leave.
If there is a medical indication, you may be entitled to sick leave. If the criteria for medical indication are not met, you are not entitled to sick leave.
You should participate in everyday simple activity from the day of your surgery, but you should avoid activities that increase your heart rate for the first three weeks. After three weeks, you can increase your activity slightly, and after six weeks you can gently resume regular exercise.
Yes, this can often be combined. However, there is a limit to how long an operation should be. This means that if the planned operation time is very long, the procedure should be split into two, so that each operation is not too long.
Yes, breast lifts can be combined with silicone prostheses, provided the breasts are not too large. If you need a breast reduction, it's often best to do the breast reduction in one operation and the breast augmentation in another.
Several procedures can often be combined, but if the planned procedure is too long, the risk of complications increases. In such cases, it is safer to divide the planned treatment into several procedures to reduce the overall risk.
You will have scars around the nipple, from the nipple down to the fold under the breast and in the fold under the breast. This is what we call an anchor incision, or inverted T incision.
No, lasers cannot lift breasts.
Fullness in the armpit can be treated at the same time as a breast lift or breast reduction. Topical treatment is often liposuction in the armpit, or an axilloplasty (armpit plastic surgery).
An axilloplasty (armpit lift) tightens the skin in the armpit. The method includes liposuction and removal of loose skin and has an effect directly in the armpit, but also affects the aesthetics of the chest and also corrects loose skin on the back.
We usually find time for a consultation within one to two weeks. Please contact us if you would like an appointment.
Yes, you will have an in-depth discussion with your surgeon before surgery at Klinikk A.
Yes, you should stop taking supplements two weeks before your planned surgery. The reason for this is that supplements can lead to an increased risk of bleeding.
In case of asymmetry, you can theoretically have a breast lift on one side only. You can clarify this with your surgeon during the operation.
Do thorough research. Talk to friends and acquaintances, read feedback on, for example, Google reviews and legelisten.no. Make up your mind about the surgeon during the consultation before surgery. Do I trust this surgeon? Does he understand my needs? Listen to your gut feeling before you decide.
No, you need to fast for surgery, especially if you're under general anesthesia.
Many people can breastfeed after a breast reduction, but it is not always possible to completely preserve the milk ducts. The ability to breastfeed depends on the size of the reduction and the technique used.
We recommend waiting with planned breast surgery until you have completed your family planning, unless you already know that you cannot breastfeed.
Nipple sensation can be permanently reduced after a breast lift. The greater the displacement of the nipples, the greater the risk. Between 1 in 2 and 1 in 3 experience permanently reduced nipple sensation.
Yes, a breast lift is performed under general anesthesia.
Breast lifts are usually performed under general anesthesia. In some cases, it can be performed under local anesthesia and sedation.
No, you will not wake up during the operation.
After surgery, you will usually wake up on the operating table or in our recovery room at Klinikk A.
Yes, Klinikk A has good experience with video consultation.
Consultation at Klinikk A is preferred, if possible.
In general, you do not get drains for breast lifts or breast reductions.
In general, there is a low risk of keloids with breast lifts or breast reductions. The risk of keloids is greater in people with darker skin pigmentation or previous keloids.
A breast lift lasts 1.5 to 2.5 hours, a breast reduction lasts 2 to 3 hours.
You are on Klinikk A until we see that you are ready to go home. It's a good idea to plan your day almost like a working day.
Yes, you go home the same day as the operation.
Yes, you can buy extra bras.
Yes, usually we can offer white and black bras at Klinikk A.
The scars will always be there, but they become less visible over time.
You should not be the driver of the car on the way home from surgery.
You can arrange for someone to pick you up after surgery. Shorter distances can be covered by taxi.
We do not recommend public transportation. On the day of surgery, we recommend that you arrange to be picked up by family or friends.
Yes, you will usually have a liquid plaster at the bottom of the skin, Micropore tape directly on the scar above this (paper tape) and Mepore bandage (white bandage) above this.
You can shower on day three to four after surgery.
Bra and white bandage should be removed before showering. The tape on the inside of the skin should be retained until the first inspection.
The first check-up is usually two to four weeks after surgery.
We usually have a final check-up after 14 days.
When you gain weight, your breasts tend to increase in size; when you lose weight, your breasts tend to get smaller.
In a regular breast lift or breast reduction, self-dissolving stitches are usually used. In other words, there are no stitches to be removed.
This is completely normal. Regardless of the method, there will always be a difference between the right and left sides, both before and after surgery.
You can try sleeping on your side after three weeks. If there is no discomfort, this is OK. In general, as long as you don't experience any pain or discomfort, it's fine. If in doubt - contact us.
You should wear a compression bra for the first eight weeks. After that, you can wear a regular bra, but wait at least three to six months before using a compression bra.
Read more about: Compression garments after surgery
You can usually lift children after three weeks. Listen to your body, if you don't experience any discomfort, it's usually fine.
Yes, most people experience tenderness in the operated area after surgery. This gradually subsides over time.
Bleeding after a breast lift or breast reduction is usually manifested by the side in question swelling violently, often to almost double its size. Often, this is accompanied by a bursting sensation and discomfort. Contact your surgeon if you are concerned about bleeding.
Please contact your surgeon if you are concerned about infection. The most common symptoms of infection are reduced general condition, reddening of the skin, secretion of pus from the surgical wounds, swelling and pain.
It's common for scars to be pink or red in the first few months after surgery. There are individual differences in when scars fade and "settle", but for most people this happens somewhere between three and 24 months after surgery.
All surgeries carry a risk of blood clots, including these surgeries.
Contact Klinikk A if you experience fluid accumulation after surgery. Often, your surgeon will do an extra check if there is fluid accumulation after surgery.
In principle, a breast lift lasts a lifetime. However, there are individual variations when it comes to the development of the remaining breast. For most people, the breast remains fairly unchanged in size after surgery. For some, however, the remaining breast grows in size and a further reduction may be required in the future. We cannot predict this until time has passed.
Usually the breast stays lifted, but there are individual differences. For a few, the remaining breast tissue may stretch and sink down again. This is most common among patients with connective tissue conditions such as Marfan syndrome and the like.
The breast will usually become larger in connection with pregnancy and breastfeeding. When you're done with this phase, your breasts usually get smaller again, but there are individual variations. Some people find that their breasts remain larger over time. Very few people find that they need to do another breast lift/breast reduction.
Your breasts may become larger again if you gain a lot of weight after a reduction.
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We are happy to help you book your transportation home from Klinikk A.
You can travel by plane the day after surgery, but we recommend that you stay in the Oslo area for the first two nights after your breast lift or breast reduction.
Klinikk A usually has a 20-year age limit for breast lifts/breast reductions. It is an advantage that the breasts are fully developed and have stabilized in size.
The price of a breast lift and breast augmentation with silicone prostheses in combination depends, among other things, on the choice of prosthesis and whether additional procedures are required.
This is entirely dependent on the terms of your health insurance. If necessary, contact your insurance company to clarify this.
If you have any other questions regarding a breast lift or breast reduction, we can easily be reached at telephone or by e-mail.
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