Breast Lift (Mastopexy)

Breast lift surgery is designed to rejuvenate the breast shape and position without significantly changing size. Over time, factors such as ageing, gravity, pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight fluctuations, and genetics can cause breasts to lose firmness and sag.

During a mastopexy, the surgeon removes excess skin, reshapes the breast tissue, and repositions the nipple and areola higher on the chest for a more lifted, natural appearance. It can be performed alone or combined with breast augmentation (for added volume) or breast reduction (to decrease size and lift simultaneously).

The goal is to achieve a proportionate, uplifted, and symmetrical breast shape that enhances the patient’s body contour and confidence.

Who is a candidate?

• Women with:
  
  • Sagging (ptotic) breasts due to age, pregnancy, or weight loss
  • Flattened, elongated, or pendulous breasts
  • Downward-pointing nipples or stretched areolas
  • Asymmetrical breast position or contours.
• Must have:
  
  • Good overall health and stable weight
  • Realistic expectations and understanding that a breast lift does not significantly increase breast size.

Recovery timeline

May vary with provider.

• Hospital stay: Usually day surgery or overnight
• Initial recovery:
  
  • Swelling, bruising, and tightness for 1–2 weeks
  • Surgical bra worn continuously to support healing
• Return to light activities: 1–2 weeks
• Resume exercise or heavy lifting: 4–6 weeks
• Final results: Seen once swelling subsides - typically 2–3 months post-surgery.

Benefits

• Restores youthful breast shape and firmness
• Repositions sagging nipples to a more natural height
• Improves breast symmetry and projection
• Enhances self-confidence and body image
• Can be combined with implants for added volume if desired.

Risks

• Scarring (around the areola, vertically, and/or along the breast crease)
• Changes in nipple or breast sensation (often temporary)
• Asymmetry or contour irregularities
• Bleeding, infection, or delayed wound healing
• Loss of nipple or areolar tissue (rare)
• Possible recurrence of sagging over time, especially with future pregnancy or weight changes.

A breast lift restores a firmer, perkier, and more youthful breast shape by tightening skin and repositioning tissue - not by adding volume. It offers long-lasting, natural-looking results, especially for women seeking rejuvenation after pregnancy or weight loss.

This is just an outline. Your specialist surgeon will be able to talk to you about these issues in more detail and make sure that there is informed consent.