Breast Lift Surgery - Raise and Reshape Sagging Breasts

Breast lift surgery or mastopexy is provided to lift and firm the breasts by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue. The breasts may sag due to a variety of reasons such as pregnancy and breast feeding, aging, weight fluctuations, heredity and gravity.
Though breast lift cannot bring about change in the volume of the breasts, it can make them look younger and more appealing. If you want to increase the size of the breasts you could consider breast augmentation along with mastopexy; in case you want to reduce the size of your breasts choose breast reduction along with breast lift.

Breast lift is an ideal surgical option that can:

• Raise and reshape sagging breasts


• Correct asymmetries in the breast


• Restore a natural breast contour

The plastic surgeons use the most suitable incision pattern for each patient according to the extent of correction needed. Innovative breast lift techniques utilized include "anchor" or "inverted-T" mastopexy, vertical breast lift and others.

Aspects to be Taken into Consideration before the Surgery

Various things should be kept in mind if plastic surgery is being considered. Even though this is an optional surgery, it is a major one. Anesthesia would be given and serious alterations would be made to the body. If a patient is suffering from some health issues, it should be revealed to the surgeon. An informed choice can be made if the surgeon's help is sought. With his/her advice, you can easily take the decision whether breast lift surgery is right for you.

What Are the Benefits of Mastopexy?

This surgery helps women who:

• Have lost the firmness and youthful look of the breasts
• Have stretched out, asymmetrical breasts
• Have drooped down nipples and areolas

Breast lift surgery can be completed in 1 - 2 hours, and is not associated with serious risks or complications. It involves only minimum procedural time, short downtime and recovery period, which makes it a popular choice.

Who Is the Right Candidate for This Surgery?

Women who:

• Are in good health and have a steady weight
• Do not smoke
• Have realistic expectations
• Have a low self-esteem on account of the feeling that their breasts sag, are shapeless and have lost volume.

Breast lift surgery should be provided by a plastic surgeon experienced in providing it and offers services from an AAAASF accredited plastic surgery facility. Ensure that the facility is reputable and has caring support staff to assist the surgeon. Ideally, they should offer efficient follow-up care also after your surgery.