Breast Lift

Many times following childbirth, nursing, weight loss, or menopause a woman may find that her breasts have lost their firmness, and are sagging. A breast lift (mastopexy) is a surgical procedure that lifts and reshapes the breasts. It is also quite common for a woman to have a breast lift in conjunction with a breast augmentation.

Depending on the degree of ptosis (sagging) of the breasts, the incisions can be made entirely around the areola (the pink skin surrounding the nipple) or from the middle of the areola down to the breast fold. This procedure is usually performed under general anesthesia. A surgical bra is worn after surgery for a few days followed by a soft cup bra for three to four weeks.