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Breast Lift (Mastopexy)
Restore a youthful, lifted breast contour by removing excess skin and reshaping breast tissue for firmer, more elevated breasts that enhance your natural silhouette.
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Restore a youthful, lifted breast contour by removing excess skin and reshaping breast tissue for firmer, more elevated breasts that enhance your natural silhouette.
A breast lift, or mastopexy, is a surgical procedure designed to raise and reshape sagging breasts by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue. This creates a more youthful, elevated breast contour with improved projection and firmness.
Advanced breast lift techniques restore the natural position of the nipple and areola while creating a more aesthetically pleasing breast shape. Whether caused by pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight fluctuations, gravity, or aging, breast ptosis (sagging) can be effectively corrected to help patients regain confidence in their appearance.
During a consultation, breast anatomy, skin quality, and aesthetic goals are evaluated to determine the best surgical approach. Breast lift techniques vary based on the degree of ptosis and may be combined with breast augmentation or reduction for optimal results.
Elevate sagging breasts to a more youthful, perky position with improved upper pole fullness.
Achieve firmer, more rounded breasts with better definition and contour.
Correct downward-pointing nipples and reposition them to a more central, forward-facing location.
Correct asymmetry between breasts and create better balance and proportion.
Enjoy better-fitting bras, swimwear, and clothing with your rejuvenated breast profile.
Maintain your lifted appearance with proper care and stable weight.
Breast lift surgery may be right for you if you meet the following criteria:
You have sagging breasts with nipples pointing downward
Your breasts lack firmness and have lost their youthful shape
Your nipples fall below the breast crease when unsupported
One breast is lower than the other (asymmetry)
You are in good overall health and at a stable weight
You have realistic expectations about surgical outcomes
You have completed childbearing (or willing to accept changes from future pregnancies)
You are a non-smoker or willing to quit smoking before and after surgery
A breast lift (mastopexy) raises and reshapes sagging breasts by removing excess skin and repositioning the nipple, but does not significantly change breast size. Breast augmentation uses implants to increase breast size and volume. Many patients benefit from combining both procedures to achieve lift, fullness, and improved shape.
All breast lift procedures result in scars, but their extent and location depend on the surgical technique used. Your surgeon uses precise incision placement and advanced closure techniques to minimize scarring. Scars fade significantly and are typically hidden beneath bras and swimwear. Proper scar care post-surgery helps optimize healing.
Many women can successfully breastfeed after a breast lift, but this depends on the surgical technique and degree of repositioning required. Your surgeon makes every effort to preserve milk ducts and nerves. If future breastfeeding is important to you, discuss this during your consultation so your surgical plan can be optimized accordingly.
It is generally recommended to wait until after completing your family, as pregnancy and breastfeeding can alter breast shape and position. However, having a breast lift before children is safe. If you become pregnant after a breast lift, your breasts will change during pregnancy but you can undergo a revision procedure afterward if desired.
The best breast lift technique depends on the degree of sagging (ptosis), your breast size and shape, and your aesthetic goals. Options include crescent lift (minimal sagging), periareolar lift (moderate sagging), vertical or "lollipop" lift (moderate to severe sagging), and inverted-T or "anchor" lift (severe sagging). Your surgeon will recommend the optimal technique during your consultation.
Yes, breast lift surgery is often combined with breast augmentation (augmentation-mastopexy) to add volume while lifting, or with breast reduction to remove excess tissue while reshaping. Your surgeon can also coordinate breast lift with other body contouring procedures like tummy tuck or liposuction if desired.