Breast Lift (Mastopexy)

Over time, a woman's breasts begin to sag and the areolas become larger. All surgery carries some uncertainty and risk.

Incisions outline the area of skin to be removed and the new position for the nipple.

Skin formerly located above the nipple is brought down and together to reshape the breast. Sutures close the incisions, giving the breast its new contour.

After surgery, the breasts are higher and firmer, with sutures usually located around the areola, below it, and in the crease under the breast.

If your expectations are realistic, chances are you'll be satisfied with your breast lift.

Loss of skin elasticity, gravity and other factors such as weight loss, pregnancy and breast-feeding ultimately affect the shape and firmness of the breasts. Patients who are generally satisfied with the size of their breasts can have a breast lift to raise and firm them up, resulting in a more youthful breast contour. Some patients may be unhappy that they have lost a significant amount of breast volume over time. In such cases, implants (saline or silicone) inserted in conjunction with a breast lift can increase breast size at the same time as the shape and position of the breasts are enhanced. Various techniques exist such as the peri-areolar, vertical (modified Lejour's technique with no horizontal component - also known as the lollipop technique) and the classic inverted-T methods.