Breast Lift Surgery

A Breast Lift, or mastoplexy, is a surgery designed to raise and reshape sagging breasts. It may also reduce the size of the areola. A Breast Augmentation conducted alongside a mastoplexy can increase breast size and firmness.

There are lots of reasons patients seek a Breast Lift, either alone or in conjunction with a Breast Augmentation. Loss of skin elasticity due to aging, significant weight loss, pregnancy and breast-feeding can often affect the shape and firmness of the breasts. A Breast Lift is an excellent way to address some of these effects. Breasts that lack substance or firmness can be rejuvenated. Breasts that are sagging, but are of satisfactory size, can be lifted. Nipples and areolas that point downwards, even falling below the breast crease, can be rectified.

Breast Lifts come in two basic varieties: the “concentric” lift, which involves fewer incisions and focuses on the areolas, and the “anchor” lift, which focuses on the skin in the lower half of the breast. Generally speaking, Breast Lift surgery, regardless of the actual technique used by the surgeon, involves removing excess skin around the areola, and sometimes from the lower half of the breast. The skin of the breast is then shifted in a way that tightens it. Breast implants may be included as part of the operation to increase breast volume and improve projection, and to provide more smoothness to the skin. Through this process, the nipple placement and areola is enhanced and elevated, giving a more youthful looking profile.