About Breast Lift or Mastopexy

Breast lift, or mastopexy, is a surgical procedure that tightens breast tissue and removes excess skin to lift sagging breasts, repositioning the nipple-areola complex higher on the chest.

What is a Breast Lift?

A breast lift, also called mastopexy, is surgery to change the shape and appearance of your breasts. During mastopexy, a plastic surgeon can:

Lift your breast higher on your chest.
Make your breasts more symmetrical or identical to each other.
Reduce the size of your areola (darkened area around the nipple) and make it face forward rather than downward.
Remove extra skin that may have stretched over time.
Reshape your breast to a more rounded appearance.
Tighten your breast tissue to better support your nipples and areolas.

Will a breast lift procedure change the size of my breasts?

A breast lift alone won’t change the size of your breasts. But the procedure is often combined with other surgeries to make them larger or smaller. If you want to increase breast size, consider breast augmentation (implants). For smaller breasts, consider breast reduction.

What are the advantages of mastopexy?

You will see the results of a breast lift immediately. Your breasts will look firmer, perkier and younger. Many people also report that their bras and clothes fit better.

What is breast lift recovery like?

After a breast lift, you’ll have some discomfort, swelling and bruising. Your skin may feel tight. These effects get better over time and last about two weeks.

How long will the results of a breast lift last?

The results of a breast list should last for several years. But your breasts will still experience the normal effects of aging over time. Pregnancy and weight changes may affect the results of mastopexy.