Operation time
approx. 2-3 hours
Your breast lift in Stuttgart
After pregnancy or weight loss: Using the scar-sparing Lejour technique, Dr. Eppstein reshapes your breast – firm, natural, and long-lasting. The innovative ‘internal bra effect’ ensures permanent firmness.
- Proven Lejour technique with fewer scars
- Inner bra effect for long-lasting results
- Can be combined with breast augmentation
- Luxurious patient rooms in the heart of Stuttgart
- Comprehensive care by a team of specialists
- Flexible financing available
Your breast lift in Stuttgart
The desire for a breast lift can have many different reasons. The most common causes for interest in a breast lift are sagging breasts after pregnancy and breastfeeding, significant weight loss, or natural predisposition.
For many women, discomfort with their own body can lead to psychological distress. A painful situation that can be counteracted with the help of a breast lift (mastopexy).
If you have already considered such a procedure, here is some initial information on the process of a breast lift at the EPPSTEIN Klinik Stuttgart.
Breast lift procedure in Stuttgart
In order to ensure harmonious proportions and appealing aesthetics, the possible shape of the new breast will be discussed with you in detail. Dr. Eppstein will advise you on this during a personal consultation at the clinic in Stuttgart. As soon as all wishes and questions regarding your breast lift have been clarified, a surgery date will be scheduled.
A breast lift is performed under general anesthesia and takes approximately 2 hours. The surgery is performed in the dedicated operating room of the EPPSTEIN Klinik in Stuttgart Mitte. During the procedure, excess skin is removed and your own tissue is reshaped into a firm breast.
In most cases at the EPPSTEIN Klinik, we perform breast lifts using the scar-sparing “Lejour” technique.
What is the Lejour technique in a breast lift?
The goal of this technique is to avoid a long scar in the inframammary fold. By preserving one’s own dermis, a so-called inner bra effect can be created, also known as a dermis flap. This effect ensures a long-lasting result and thus a new quality of life.
If breast augmentation is also desired in addition to the breast lift, you have the option at the EPPSTEIN Klinik to combine the lift surgery with the insertion of silicone implants. Learn more here about the topic of breast augmentation at the EPPSTEIN Klinik.
After the operation, you will remain in the clinic as an inpatient for one night; the sutures will be removed after approximately 2 weeks.
You can start with light office work approximately x week after the surgery, and with more physically demanding work after approximately x weeks. You can resume light sports approximately 3 weeks after the surgery.
Our wish is for you to feel as comfortable as at home during your stay with us at the clinic. Our luxurious and lovingly furnished patient rooms in Stuttgart-Mitte provide the right environment. Here you have your own bathroom, a flatscreen TV with Netflix and Amazon, toiletries, and of course the all-round service of our team.
It is important to us to be able to offer all amenities and services under one roof. At the EPPSTEIN Klinik, you can expect our own operating room as well as two patient rooms equipped according to the latest medical technology standards.
Your treatment in Stuttgart
At the EPPSTEIN Klinik Stuttgart, you have the opportunity to be treated in a state-of-the-art clinic in the heart of downtown Stuttgart. It is particularly important to us that you feel comfortable with us. Therefore, we are there for you around the clock during your stay and are available to assist you with any questions or wishes at any time.
We, the Team von der EPPSTEIN Klinik Stuttgart, are also available and there for you at any time for follow-up treatments and appointments during your healing process.
Video information on treatment
General Questions & Answers
Will I already incur costs during a consultation?
Yes, as a consultation is a medical service that must be billed according to the Gebührenordnung für Ärzte (GOÄ), a one-time fee of €75 will be charged for the individual and very detailed consultation.
What costs are associated with this treatment and is financing available?
The exact costs of the treatment can only be stated after a detailed examination. We offer flexible financing models for your treatments. For further inquiries and non-binding financing offers, you can contact us at any time.
Is there a possibility of cost coverage by my health insurance?
The Eppstein Klinik is a purely private clinic. Cooperation with statutory health insurance companies is therefore not possible. Our treatments are self-pay services.
Can the treatment be performed directly at the EPPSTEIN-Klinik?
Yes, with our own operating room, all procedures and treatments can be performed on site.
Why does the EPPSTEIN-Klinik not show before-and-after pictures?
According to the Heilmittelwerbegesetz §11 (1), German doctors are not permitted to advertise surgical plastic-cosmetic procedures through comparative depictions of appearance before and after the procedure (before-and-after images).
I have a long journey – can my companion also stay overnight at the clinic?
Yes, the accompanying person can also stay overnight at the clinic.
Can several treatments be performed at one appointment?
In principle, multiple treatments can be performed during a single appointment. To what extent certain treatments can be combined must be discussed during a personal consultation.
What is the difference between a cosmetic surgeon and a specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery?
A specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery has specialized in plastic, reconstructive, and aesthetic surgery during their 6-year specialist training following medical school. Since the term “cosmetic surgeon” is not protected, any doctor can call themselves a cosmetic surgeon without having completed specialist training. Therefore, we recommend entrusting yourself to a specialist such as Dr. Eppstein.
Is the EPPSTEIN Klinik a member of reputable professional associations?
Dr. med. Ron Julius Eppstein is a full member of the DGPRÄC (German Society of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons), the ISAPS (International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery), the VDÄPC (Association of German Aesthetic-Plastic Surgeons) and the GÄCD (Society for Aesthetic Surgery Germany e.V.).
Will there be additional costs for staying overnight at the clinic?
No, the costs of the overnight stay are included in the OP price. There are no further costs for you.
Before the procedure
What is the typical timeframe between the consultation and the surgery date?
As a rule, there are several weeks between the consultation and the surgery appointment. By law, a minimum period of 48 hours is required between the consultation and the performance of an elective procedure.
Under what circumstances can no intervention be performed?
Certain underlying medical conditions, as well as the use of anticoagulant medication, may lead to the decision to refrain from performing a cosmetic surgery procedure. Such details will be discussed in depth during the consultation.
How do I optimally prepare for surgery?
In a preliminary consultation with Dr. Eppstein, everything you need to know before the operation will be explained to you. Two weeks before the surgery, you should not take any medications that affect blood clotting, such as ASS (Aspirin). Additionally, you should stop consuming cigarettes. Everything else is detailed on our ‘Before-After’ sheet, which you will receive after your consultation.
The procedure
Do I have to expect visible scars?
We usually perform breast lifts using the scar-sparing ‘Lejour’ technique. As a result, the fine scars around the nipple and from the nipple down to the inframammary fold are very inconspicuous. No scar is created in the inframammary fold.
From when am I allowed to go swimming again after a breast lift?
After a breast lift, you can take a full bath after approximately 4 weeks. Active swimming or scuba diving is only possible again after approximately 3 months.
When can I start exercising again after a breast lift?
Exercising after the procedure depends not only on the type of breast surgery, but also on the type of sport itself. Fundamentally, no overhead movements should be performed in the first 4 weeks. Exercise should therefore initially be limited to the lower part of the body. Normally, activities such as leisurely cycling on an ergometer can consequently be performed after approx. 3 weeks. After approx. 4 weeks, you can already do light upper body exercises; full exertion is only possible after approx. 6 weeks.
When can I go in the sun again after a breast lift?
In general, the fresh scar should be protected from UV radiation for one year after the procedure. Therefore, it is especially important to apply sunscreen (SPF 50) to the scar when wearing a bikini. Sunbathing or solariums should be avoided for approx. 6 months.
Is the ability to breastfeed impaired after breast surgery?
There is a 20-30% risk that the ability to breastfeed will be impaired after a breast lift.
When can I wear underwired or push-up bras again?
You should not wear underwired or push-up bras for 6 weeks after breast surgery, but instead a comfortable sports bra. Afterwards, you should be able to wear underwired or push-up bras again without any problems.
How long does the effect of a breast lift typically last?
Tissue aging is unpredictable. As a rule, however, the breast is usually in a significantly better shape years after the operation than before.
Does the result of a breast surgery change after a pregnancy?
The breast changes with each pregnancy. The extent to which a pregnancy adversely affects the outcome of a breast operation cannot be precisely predicted, as each course is individual.
Can the breasts lose their sensitivity through the procedure?
Sensitivity usually recovers a few months after the surgery. In rare cases, a sensory disorder may persist.
After the procedure
How do I behave if complications occur?
You will receive an emergency number where you can reach Dr. Eppstein at any time. In the event of a complication, please do not hesitate to call.
How can I ensure a good healing process?
Physical rest and a healthy diet are important factors that contribute to rapid wound healing. The same applies to abstaining from cigarettes and alcohol. Dr. Eppstein will discuss further individual measures with you during the consultation.
Should I expect any pain after the procedure?
The pain is generally well tolerated. Dr. Eppstein will issue a prescription for pain medication depending on the type of procedure.
How long do I have to wait until a final result of the treatment is visible?
A visible result is usually achieved after 3 months. The final result is typically reached after 6 months. The scars generally reach their final appearance after approximately one year.
Can follow-up treatments also be carried out at another doctor or hospital, as I have a long journey?
This may be possible under certain circumstances, but should be discussed individually with Dr. Eppstein.
Does the consumption of alcohol or cigarettes have a direct impact on the healing process?
Smoking can lead to a narrowing of the blood vessels, which worsens blood circulation and thus impairs healing. For a fast healing process, one should therefore refrain from the consumption of alcohol and cigarettes.
May I sleep on my stomach after breast surgery?
Ideally, you should sleep on your back for the first 2 weeks after breast lift surgery. Afterwards, it is usually possible to sleep on your side without any problems. Approximately two months after the breast lift, it is generally possible to sleep on your stomach again.
Does a breast procedure affect a later mammography (cancer screening)?
Generally, breast lift surgery does not affect a later mammogram. However, the treating physicians should be made aware of the procedure so that they know how to correctly interpret the internal scars.