A breast lift (also known as mastopexy) is performed in cases where the breasts are sagging, meaning the nipples have dropped below their ideal position. Causes that lead to breast sagging include:

• Commonly observed after pregnancy
• Seen after rapid weight fluctuations
• Due to the skin losing its elasticity
• Breast hypertrophy

The goal of a breast lift

The sole aim of the operation is the complete restoration of the shape and firmness of the breast while simultaneously readjusting the position of the nipple to its proper position without affecting the volume of the breasts.

The amount of sagging one experiences varies from person to person. Thus, the plastic surgeon’s treatment will vary accordingly for any given patient. For instance, along with mastopexy, a woman may choose to have a silicone prosthesis placed during the same surgery.

Before the Breast Lift

A standard check-up, including blood tests, chest X-rays, electrocardiogram, and a cardiac clinical examination, is performed during the standard pre-operative check-up. It is also advisable for women over 35 years of age to have a mammogram. In addition to sharing relevant medical history, the patient should also tell the doctor about all medications she is taking. The doctor will recommend you stop taking certain medications, such as aspirin, anticoagulants, and contraceptives, for at least two weeks before the surgery.

Important information about the procedure

• The patient will be sedated using general anesthesia
• The operation is expected to last 3 hours at most.
• The hospital stay lasts only one day.
• The stitches are removed within 10-14 days following the operation
• The patient can resume normal activities after a week and should wait for up to 4 weeks before exercising

If necessary, mastopexy can also be combined with breast augmentation.
As many techniques are available for the plastic surgeon, it is essential to consider the extent of sagging and relaxation before deciding which method will work best.

Before & After

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