Breast lift with implants
A breast lift is designed to lift and tighten the breasts, which may have changed as a result of breastfeeding and/or weight change or just normal ageing. Those who only have flabby Breast breasts often only need a breast lift without reduction or possibly combined with the insertion of prostheses.
Breast size and the woman's wishes are important factors in determining whether the combination is appropriate. In case of doubt, a breast lift is performed first, followed by the insertion of a prosthesis. A breast lift is performed in a similar way to a breast reduction, but is normally less extensive. Only the superficial skin is usually removed, the nipple is moved and the glandular tissue is shaped. The scars go around the nipple or around the nipple and down only vertically, so the scars are smaller than in a breast reduction.
Sometimes there is a need to insert the implant (prosthesis) at the same surgery when there is not enough volume in the hanging Breast.
Breastfeeding ability is not normally impaired by the techniques we use. Nipple sensation can sometimes be lost or reduced, but it often returns. We usually close the wound with stitches that dissolve on their own. It may be necessary to insert a drain (tube) that removes blood and fluid from the wound area under the skin. These are usually removed after 1-2 days at the first check-up. The operation does not provide a basis for sick leave.
About our prosthetics:
Oslo Plastic Surgery uses the world's leading manufacturer of Mentor prostheses, which offers both round and teardrop-shaped (anatomically shaped) implants in various sizes. In consultation with your surgeon, you will choose which implant is right for you. The implants are filled with a unique patented silicone gel; MemoryGel.
MemoryGel is a cohesive gelatin-like substance that acts as a solid and is not liquid. MemoryGel feels like natural breast tissue and provides the best possible aesthetic result.
This is available in several profiles, from moderate to ultra high profile.
The exterior of the prosthesis contains silicone. In terms of shape, the implants can be round or teardrop-shaped, the latter giving a more natural shape to the breast augmentation in some women, but less suitable for women who want fullness in the upper pole of the breast. We only use approved implants with a low risk of rupture and other complications.
Mentor has a lifetime guarantee against breakage, read more about the "MENTOR promise - Guarantee in a class of its own" here.
Pick-up and possible accommodation
You must arrange in advance for someone to pick you up at the clinic about 1 hour after the operation, as you cannot drive, take public transport or a taxi on your own. You must also have someone with you the same day and the first night.
If you live far from the clinic, we recommend that you stay overnight in Oslo, either with family/friends or at a hotel with a relative.
Hotels near Oslo Plastic Surgery;
Hotel Gabels Hus in Gabelsgate 16.
Frogner House Apartments, Bygdøy Allé 53.
(We have an agreement with Frogner House Apartments, please inform us when booking a room)
Before the operation
You must be healthy on the day of the operation. If you are in any doubt about whether you have a cold or similar, please contact us. The operation is not performed if you have flu with fever, cough or other infection in the body. Before the operation, you will receive a prescription for antibiotics, painkillers if necessary and Hibiscrub solution 40 mg/ml, which you can buy at the pharmacy.
The day before surgery and on the day of the operation, wash your entire body with Hibiscrub solution in the shower. This is a disinfectant soap that should be rinsed off with water and the skin dried with a clean towel. Put on clean clothes when you leave home. Do not use perfume and lotion. All jewelry, piercings and nail polish/fake nails must be removed no later than the day before the operation and replaced 7 to 10 days after the operation.
For the best possible result and to avoid complications, it is recommended that you have your normal weight and not an excessively high BMI. If you smoke, or practice nicotine such as snuff or electronic cigarettes, you must quit at least 2 weeks before surgery and 2 weeks after surgery.
You should come to the surgery fasting. This means that you should not eat any food including fruit, juice with pulp and dairy products 6 hours before the operation, and you should not drink water, juice, milk, juice without pulp or coffee, chew chewing gum / drops / throat lozenges up to 4 hours before the operation. Oral medications that you may need to take on the day of surgery can be swallowed with 1 glass of water up to 100 ml up to 1 hour before the start of anesthesia/attendance.
You must arrange in advance with a person to pick you up at the clinic about 1 hour after the end of the operation, as you cannot drive yourself, take public transport or taxi alone.
It is important that you stop taking blood-thinning medication about 14 days before the operation, preferably in consultation with your GP or us. For other medications, consult the clinic before the operation. You should also avoid eating a lot of garlic and health food preparations.
If you are going to have breast prostheses inserted, are over 40 years old and have not had a breast examination for a long time, it may be appropriate to have a mammogram before the operation.
On the day of surgery
You will be received by our staff who will prepare you for the operation before the surgeon sees you. Before the actual procedure, the surgeon will go through the procedure, draw up the plans and answer any questions you may have.
Anesthesia staff will also come and greet you and answer your questions. When the operation is about to begin, the surgical nurse will pick you up and wash the operating area while the anesthesia staff gives you a sedative in your arm so you sleep under surgery. In addition, the surgeon will administer a local anesthetic in the operating area for a long-lasting analgesic effect in the operating area after the operation, which also reduces bleeding in the area.
After the operation, you will be moved to the recovery room where you will have your own bed. You will then rest for 1-2 hours and be served food and plenty of drink in the form of sandwiches, yogurt and juice (remember to inform about allergies). Painkillers may be given if necessary.
The surgeon will check on you before your return home/hotel stay and you will be cleared by anesthesia staff before you go home with an adult companion. The PVK attached to your hand will be removed before you leave. A car or taxi must be used as a means of transportation immediately after surgery, we do not recommend public transport or walking.
After the operation
All patients come for a postoperative check-up the day after surgery. We recommend that you do not travel by air for the first 48 hours after surgery. During this time, a follow-up appointment will be arranged at the clinic and you should come to the clinic the day after the surgery.
In the first few hours after the operation, you may feel a little tired and sometimes a little nauseous. It's important that you take painkillers as prescribed and as needed, and make sure you drink plenty of fluids for the first 24 hours. Some people may feel a little dizzy, so it's a good idea to take a few minutes to stand up. For the first two days, you should rest and lie as still as possible, with your upper body elevated.
For the next five days, you can move carefully. If you have an active job, it is a good idea to stay at home. After the operation, you will be given a special bandage that will be removed after 3 days, the tape will be kept on for 2 weeks. You should wear a sports bra for 6 weeks after the bandage is removed. After the tape is removed (after 2 weeks), you can shower the area and apply new tape. It is recommended that you tape the scars with skin-friendly tape for at least 2 months. Surgical tape such as Micropore or Steri-Strip can be purchased at the pharmacy, alternatively silicone tape.
We close the wound with stitches that dissolve on their own. We do not usually insert drains (tubes), only in very few cases are they inserted to remove blood and fluid from the wound area under the breast. These are usually removed at the clinic 1-2 days after the operation.
The final result can only be assessed after 3-6 months. Follow-up checks are arranged with the clinic; the day after surgery, after 1-2 weeks and 3-6 months, as well as a final check after a year. You must call to arrange the check-ups yourself, or alternatively make an appointment with the clinic on the day of the operation.
Bleeding and infection are uncommon and in very few cases require reoperation and/or antibiotic treatment. Anesthetic complications, such as allergic reaction to anesthetics, are extremely rare.
In principle, breast augmentation does not give rise to sick leave, but if you have a physical job, we recommend that you take this into account in the first few days after surgery.
Physical exercise and hard physical work should be postponed for about 4 weeks.
The scars are often red, itchy and hard at first, but over time they will fade and soften. However, the scars are concealed by the bra and will not be visible in low-cut dresses. In rare cases, the scars can become wide and clearly visible, depending on the woman's own inherited skin characteristics. We therefore recommend that you tape the scars for a couple of months after a breast augmentation. Plaster tape is available from pharmacies.
If correction is necessary due to complications or unsatisfactory results, this will be done free of charge within one year, provided there is a medical indication and a clear potential for improvement. This is our guarantee period.
Ask for guidance and advice
We can give you the best advice face to face. We will guide you to the best solution for you.
The doctor in charge is Dr. Amin Kalaaji, senior consultant dr.med, specialist in plastic surgery and head of the clinic at Oslo Plastikkirurgi, and head of the Norwegian Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (NFEP) 2018-2020.
Dr. Kalaaji holds many positions and gives lectures and training around the world. This benefits all our patients as he is always up to date on the latest and most advanced treatments and surgical techniques.Â
Patient safety, high quality and individual treatment are always our top priorities at Oslo Plastikkirurgi.Â
FAQ - Frequently asked questions
Oslo Plastic Surgery answers frequently asked questions here, and we hope this provides you with good information. We want to be helpful in the process before a surgery. If you have any further questions, just write or call us.
When you want bigger breasts and change shape.
When you have lost volume in your breasts.
If there is a difference in breast volume/breast asymmetry.
During the operation, a pocket is prepared under the mammary gland or under the pectoral muscle. A silicone prosthesis is inserted of a size and type determined in collaboration with the patient before the operation. The scar goes either under the breast (most common), around the nipple or through the armpit.
All patients must undergo a consultation before surgery. The consultation is conducted by our experienced plastic surgeon who will ask you questions about your medical status; previous or current illnesses, previous surgeries, use of medication and the like. An examination will then be carried out, and the surgeon will consider a possible surgery.
If you are suitable for surgery, you will receive information about the operation itself, precautions for the time before and after the procedure, and you will get answers to your questions.
For patients with long travel distances, we offer consultations via telephone and/or video consultation. We will then send you a health information form in advance, which must be completed and returned to us before the consultation. You also send us some photos.
Should a surgery be necessary, the surgeon will carry out a thorough assessment the day before the planned operation.
You must be healthy on the day of the operation. If you have any doubts about whether you have a cold or similar, please contact us. The operation will not be performed if you have flu and/or fever or a cough or other infection. Before the operation, you will receive a prescription for antibiotics, painkillers and Hibiscrub solution 40 mg/ml, which you can buy at the pharmacy.
In Norway, it is not permitted to show before and after pictures of silicone from cosmetic procedures in marketing or on the clinic's website. However, we can show great pictures from previous patients when you come for a consultation with the surgeon. This can be a great help when we discuss the size of the implant, and it can make it easier for you to imagine an expected result.
You can normally exercise gently after 3 weeks, but you should use your arms carefully for the first three days after the procedure. In other words, do not lift your arms high or carry heavy objects.
You can return to work at your leisure two to three days after the procedure, as long as you are not engaged in strenuous physical work. Sick leave is not normally granted for breast surgery, but we will issue a certificate of medical examination and treatment on request.
We can also offer a preliminary examination with a 3D imaging system. We take pictures of your body and can use image simulation to show you what an expected result will look like with different sizes and types of implants.
If correction is necessary due to complications or unsatisfactory results, this will be done free of charge within one year, provided there is a medical indication and a clear potential for improvement. This is our one-year guarantee agreement.
Oslo Plastic Surgery uses the renowned Mentor Memory Gel prostheses. They are available with a smooth or textured surface and with a moderate to ultra-high profile. In consultation with your surgeon, you will decide which implant is right for you.
You can get the implants with different gel types. Mentor implants are available from size 100cc to 800cc. Mentor implants are CE and FDA approved. The implants have a lifetime guarantee in the event of leakage (i.e. they replace the implant itself), and they also provide a subsidy for surgery in the event of leakage within 10 years.