Breast Lift - Body Treatments

A breast lift, medically known as a mastopexy, is a surgical procedure performed by a plastic surgeon to change the shape of your breasts. During a breast lift, excess skin is removed and breast tissue is reshaped to raise the breasts.

You might choose to have a breast lift if your breasts sag or your nipples point downward. A breast lift might also boost your self-image and self-confidence.

The procedure can help address issues such as:

• Sagging breasts: As you get older, your breasts might lose their elasticity and firmness. Pregnancy, weight loss and menopause can further exacerbate this effect.
• Flattened breasts: Some people might have naturally flat breasts or the shape could change over time due to age or lifestyle factors.
• Downward-pointing areolas and nipples: Over time, the areolas can stretch and the nipples can point downward.
• Uneven breasts: In some cases, one breast might be lower than the other.

The effects of a breast lift might slowly diminish over time because of gravity and aging. However, you can help maintain your results by maintaining a stable weight and a healthy lifestyle.

Like all surgeries, a breast lift comes with the risk of complications, including bleeding, infection, and adverse reaction to anesthesia. It’s also important to understand that a breast lift won’t significantly change the size of your breasts, and it won’t reverse sagging that occurs with normal aging. For such results, you might opt for a breast augmentation or a breast reduction in combination with a lift.