Breast Uplift | Breast Uplift Surgery | Breast Upliftting

Breast Uplift

Cosmetic surgery to uplift the breast, also called mastopexy, removes excess breast skin to raise, reshape and firm your breasts. The result is a more youthful breast contour.

If you are considering mastopexy, you need to be thoroughly informed about the procedure. Reading this is the first step. A confidential consultation with one of our specialist surgeons is the best way to obtain the additional information you will need.

Loss of skin elasticity, gravity and other factors such as weight loss, pregnancy and breast-feeding ultimately affect the shape and firmness of your breasts. Patients who are generally satisfied with the size of their breasts can have a breast uplift to raise and firm them. Some patients may be unhappy that they have lost a significant amount of breast volume over time. In such cases, implants can be inserted to increase breast size, at the same time as the shape and position of the breasts are enhanced.

You may be a good candidate for mastopexy if you have one or more of the following conditions:

Breasts that are pendulous, but of satisfactory size
Breasts that lack substance or firmness
Nipples that point downward, especially if they are positioned below the breast crease
Your breasts have become smaller after pregnancy
Weight loss has changed the size and shape of your breasts

During the consultation, you will be asked about your desired breast shape and size. This will help your surgeon to understand your expectations and determine whether they can realistically be achieved. The size and shape of your breasts, the quality of your skin and the placement of your nipples will be carefully evaluated.

Individual factors and personal preferences will determine the specific technique selected to lift your breasts.
A common method of lifting the breasts involves three incisions:

Around the areola
Vertically from the bottom edge of the areola to the crease underneath the breast
Horizontally beneath the breast, following the natural curve of the breast crease

There are variations to the design of the incisions. In some instances, it may be possible to avoid the horizontal incision beneath the breast. Sometimes a technique may be used that also avoids the vertical incision. If you are a good candidate for a modified technique, your surgeon will discuss this with you.

Should you wish to enlarge your breasts at the same time as they are lifted, this will require insertion of breast implants. If this is an option you would like to consider, your surgeon will review the necessary information with you.

Mastopexy will make your breasts firmer and more uplifted. You may find that you feel more comfortable in your clothing and more confident about your appearance.

The incisions from the procedure will heal and fade over time. In some instances they will eventually be only faint lines. Fortunately, the incisions for mastopexy are in locations easily concealed by clothing, even low cut necklines. Unless you gain or lose a significant amount of weight or become pregnant, your new breast shape should remain constant for many years.

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