Breast Lift (Mastopexy)

A breast lift aims to target descent and deflation of the breasts. Breasts sag as a consequence of gravity, age, weakening of soft tissues over time, weight loss and in some cases breast feeding. Other changes you may notice are the areolar enlarging and the nipple changing its position to point downwards instead of forwards – we call this ptosis. A breast lift or mastopexy redistributes your natural breast tissues to create a more youthful shape to the breast as well as to lift the nipple back to its previous position. In cases where the breasts are very empty, a breast implant or fat grafting can be used at the same time to help achieve the desired volume. Efforts are made to minimise any surgical scars as much as possible: usually the final scar is a ‘lollipop’ or ‘inverted-T’ pattern, depending on what style of lift you require. Mastopexy is an individualised procedure and a comprehensive discussion of your goals and a thorough examination are necessary to tailor an appropriate surgical plan.