Breast lift surgery, also known as mastopexy, is often considered by women who have experienced significant changes in their breasts due to factors like pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding. Over time, breasts can undergo changes, losing their firmness and taking on a more drooping appearance. These changes can also be influenced by weight fluctuations, genetics, and the natural aging process, leading to diminished youthful breast appearance. The skin envelope over the breasts loses elasticity with time, causing the breasts to droop, often with the appearance of a pendulum.
Thankfully, a solution exists in the form of a breast lift, which can significantly restore a more lifted and youthful appearance to the female chest. In most breast lift procedures, the surgeon enhances the correction to account for the breasts naturally settling into their position once the swelling from the surgery subsides. The outcome of a breast lift is firmer, more prominent breast contours, giving them a natural appearance that harmonizes with the chest’s structure.
Breast lift surgery also referred to as mastopexy, lifts the breasts by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue. While it does not increase breast size, it imparts firmness and a more youthful appearance to the breasts. In cases where excess skin is substantial, the surgeon may place the scar beneath the pectoral muscle’s shadow to remove the surplus skin and fat.
A breast lift, or mastopexy, is a surgical procedure that reshapes and elevates sagging breasts, providing them with a firmer, more youthful appearance. The surgery involves the removal of excess skin and tightening of the remaining breast tissue to enhance breast contour and projection.
Breast lift surgery can be performed as a standalone procedure or in conjunction with breast augmentation (implants) or breast reduction, depending on the patient’s desired outcome. It’s a common choice for women who have experienced significant weight loss, pregnancy, or aging, which can lead to a loss of breast elasticity and sagging.
A breast lift can improve breast aesthetics, enhance self-confidence, and create a more youthful and attractive breast contour. However, like any surgical procedure, it carries potential risks and complications that should be discussed with a qualified and experienced plastic surgeon.
Breast lift surgery, also known as mastopexy, offers many advantages to women who have experienced changes in breast shape and firmness due to factors like puberty, weight fluctuations, pregnancy, and aging. Women often experience breast asymmetry, with one breast being larger than the other. Over time, the ligaments and skin that support breast tissue stretch, causing sagging skin around the chest and reduced breast firmness.
A mastopexy can address these issues by removing excess skin and tightening the remaining breast tissue, resulting in a more youthful and lifted appearance. During the procedure, the nipple position can also be adjusted, which may have shifted due to sagging. This surgery can enhance breast symmetry and contour, resulting in a more aesthetically pleasing appearance.
If you’re considering a breast lift, it’s important to consult with a qualified plastic surgeon who can assess your individual needs and goals. While the procedure is generally safe and effective, it does carry some risks and potential complications, which should be thoroughly discussed before making a decision.
Overall, breast lift surgery can be a life-changing procedure that can restore confidence and self-esteem in women who feel self-conscious about the appearance of their breasts.
Your breast lift surgery will be performed as an outpatient procedure meaning you will be admitted and discharged on the same day. The procedure, which typically takes about three hours, involves general anesthesia, ensuring your comfort during the surgery. If additional procedures are combined with the breast lift, the surgery may take longer. For breast enlargement with an uplift, the procedure generally lasts around four hours. The use of general anesthesia ensures that you remain comfortably asleep during the procedure.
The breast lift procedure involves several key steps:
Step 1: For a full breast uplift, the surgeon makes an incision encircling the areola, extending vertically downward from the nipple and then running horizontally across the breast crease. This pattern is known as the ‘anchor type’ incision.
Step 2: The surgeon removes skin and fat as needed to achieve the desired breast shape.
Step 3: The nipple is repositioned upwards into a more natural, forward-facing position.
Step 4: Incision closure. Once the surgeon is satisfied with the overall shape, the incisions are closed using dissolvable sutures and special sutures to minimize visible scarring.
After the surgery, you’ll notice that the breasts appear fuller. However, the final results won’t be visible until the swelling completely subsides. For women who want to address both breast shape and sagging, combining breast augmentation and a breast lift is an option known as an augmentation mastopexy. This procedure is particularly suitable for women with breast asymmetry, minor corrections are needed, or who have been pregnant. Before undergoing your consultation and procedure, make sure you understand the risks of traveling abroad for cosmetic surgery.
As with any surgical procedure, breast lift surgery involves a recovery period to ensure proper healing and recovery. During this time, you must take precautions to facilitate the healing process and avoid complications.
If you’re concerned about sagging or loss of breast shape, breast lift surgery may be a suitable option.
Champs-Élysées Aesthetic Medical Center is a prestigious cosmetic surgery clinic renowned for its comprehensive selection of surgical and non-surgical procedures, with breast lift surgery being among our specialties.