A breast lift (mastopexy) raises and reshapes sagging breasts. It can correct changes associated with ageing, pregnancy, or loss of a significant amount of weight.A breast lift elevates the breast tissue, removes excess skin from the lower portion of the breast, and reshapes the remaining breast skin. The nipple and surrounding aereola are moved to a higher position.

A lift can be combined with a breast implant if you decide to have your breasts enlarged at the same time.A variety of incisions are utilized, depending on the degree of lift needed. Minor lifts are done through incisions around the aerola only. More significant lifts require an incision that extends vertically down the breast and horizontally along the crease underneath the breast. The resulting scars are permanent, but will fade with time.

After surgery, the breasts are wrapped in a dressing and placed in a special support bra. Swelling and bruising occur and usually resolve within seven to ten days. There may be decreased breast or nipple sensation, which is usually temporary. Most patients return to work in one to two weeks.