Breast
Breast Lift (Mastopexy)
Re-positioning breast tissue and the nipple-areola complex, with or without an implant.
Overview
A breast lift addresses ptosis — the descent of breast tissue and the nipple position — that follows pregnancy, breastfeeding, or significant weight change.
Technique
Vertical or inverted-T pattern. Combined with implant placement in selected cases (lift-plus-implant).
At a glance
- Duration
- 1–2 hours
Recovery
Week 1
Continuous supportive bra wear.
Weeks 2–6
Light return to office and social life.
Risks & Considerations
- ·No surgery is risk-free; specific risks are discussed in consultation.
- ·Individual results vary by anatomy and healing.
Questions
Questions worth answering.
Not always. A lift alone repositions tissue; an implant adds upper-pole volume. The decision is anatomical.