Many women with minimal drooping of the breast can have a simple nipple elevation carried out as an outpatient surgical procedure, where the nipple is elevated about 1.5 to 2 cm above its existing level to enhance its aesthetic appearance.

Preparing for the Operation

Products that contain Aspirin, Vitamin E, or Evening Primrose oil should be avoided for four weeks before surgery. The use of Vitamin K (10mg daily) for three days before surgery is recommended.

Strong alcoholic drinks should be avoided before surgery.

Important: Patients should not smoke for two weeks before surgery and for a few days after surgery. Smoking interferes with the circulation of blood to the skin and can cause death of the skin flaps.

On the day of the surgery, the patient should wear comfortable, loose clothing that do not have to be pulled over the head, to the hospital.

Patients must not wear any make-up (including mascara and nail polish) when they go into surgery. If the patient tints, dyes or bleaches his or her hair, this should be done no later than one week before surgery.

Surgery is done under local or general anaesthesia.

Post Operative Care

- Take two days off work.
- Takes 2 weeks to resume normal activity.