1. What is Breast Lifting?

Breast lifting is surgery that is done to correct sagging of the breast. Sagging (Ptosis) of the breast is very common after pregnancy or weight loss, and naturally occurs as a woman ages.


2. How is breast lift surgery done?

Breast lift surgery is done by removing the extra skin caused by the stretching and sagging. The nipple can be repositioned and the breast skin tightened to reshape the breast. Different incisions may be used depending on how much extra skin there is, and where it is located. This is called a mastopexy. Sometimes a breast implant is used under the breast or chest muscle to fill some of the extra space. This is called an augmentation mastopexy. When one or both breasts are too large, a portion of the breast tissue can be removed to reshape the breast into a smaller shape and lift it at the same time. This is called a reduction mastopexy.


3. What is the recovery period like?

The recovery for a straightforward mastopexy (breast lift) is like a tight bruise. The tightness lasts for 1-2 weeks, and is generally not too severe.


4. Who is an ideal candidate for breast lift surgery?

The best candidate for breast lift surgery is a woman who is happy with the size of her breasts, but has sagging. An ideal candidate does not plan to have children in the future, has a stable weight, and is generally healthy.


5. Are there risks and complications to a breast lift surgery?

There are possible risks and complications to any surgery. Breast lift surgery is not considered a risky surgery. The immediate risks are healing problems, bleeding or infection. The major long-term risk is the resulting scar or asymmetry.


6. How long do the results last?

Breast lifting results are not permanent because gravity, aging, hormonal changes and weight fluctuations will continue to occur. Due to the large number of variables which affect the breasts, it is impossible to tell you how long your results will last. In general, results last between 5-10 years.


7. How much does breast lift surgery cost?

There are so many degrees and kinds of mastopexy that there is a wide range of costs for this surgery. It will depend on your specific situation to determine what type of surgery is needed.