◆ Surgical information
Anesthesia: IV Sedation +Local Anesthesia Stitch Removal : No Stitch removal (Dermabond) Post Op. Treatment Visits : . 3-4 times Recovery Care: Bruising & swelling care |
◆ Which method is suitable for you?
Breast reduction? Shape correction?
Different types of breasts need different solutions.
April31 Plastic Surgery Clinic can help you to find the most suitable solution for you.
◆ Solutions for Different Breast Types Type
Suitable surgical method will be decided according to the level of mastoptosis
Type |
Big & Saggy |
Saggy |
Small & Saggy |
Cup Size |
Bigger than D cup |
B-C cup |
Smaller than A cup |
Symptom |
1) Hard to find a bra that fits. 2) After wearing a bra, you get red marks. 3) Suffer from neck, shoulder and back pain. |
1) Breasts look saggy 2) Suffer from neck, shoulder and back pain. 3) Eczema is developed under breasts |
1) Breast look saggy and stretched 2) Loss of volume and elasticity from aging and pregnancy |
Size of Breast |
Above 500cc |
200-500cc |
Below 200cc |
Suitable Solution |
Breast Reduction |
Breast Lifting |
Breast Augmentation |
◆ Surgical Methods of Mastopexy April31 only performs areolar and vertical incision methods
For Level 1 Mastoptosis |
For Level 2 Mastoptosis |
For Level 3 Mastoptosis |
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Crescent Breast Lift • Effective for mild mastoptosis leaving only a small scar Areola Incision • The incision is given only around the nipple area so the scar is less obvious\ |
Vertical Incision • This procedure is can be variously applied regardless the level of the mastoptosis. It can create a better postoperative shape than areola incision and effective for lifting the nipple. *It may leave postoperative scar from the incision |
Vertical 'T' Incision • Effective for severe(level 2-3) mastoptosis. It's a traditional method and stable result can be expected. *It may leave postoperative scar from the incision
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◆ Minimized Pain
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General anesthesia without throat pain Throat pain is reduced after general anesthesia with LMA |
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2 step intercostal anesthesia Postop pain is reduced with intercostal anesthesia |
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Minimized Scarring Minimum incision and use of dermabond Minimized incison and use of dermabond reduces scarring. |
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Scar care clinic Scar care program helps with fast recovery. |
APRIL31 MEDICALGROUP
◆ Breast Surgery Specialists
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01. Many years of experience with breast lifting |
02. Operation by breast surgery specialist |
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03. Medical assistant for breast surgery |
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04. Postop care manager for before and after operation |
Suitable surgical method will be decided according to the level of mastoptosis
◆ Surgical Methods of Mastopexy
For Level 1 Mastoptosis
Crescent Breast Lift
• Effective for mild mastoptosis leaving only a small scar
Areola Incision
• The incision is given only around the nipple area so the scar is less obvious
Vertical Incision
For Level 2 Mastoptosis
• This procedure is can be variously applied regardless the level of the mastoptosis. It can create a better postoperative shape than areola incision and effective for lifting the nipple.
*It may leave postoperative scar from the incision
For Level 3 Mastoptosis
Vertical 'T' Incision
• Effective for severe (level 2-3) mastoptosis.
It's a traditional method and stable result can be expected.
*It may leave postoperative scar from the 'T' shape incision.
◆ How Breast Surgery Is Performed
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01. Examine and analyze patient's condition with ultrasound scan |
02. Comsult wiht breast surgery specialist Dr.Jea Woo Kim |
03. Devise a surgeyr plan suitabie for each patient |
04. Perform surgery and monitor recovery |