Mastopexy
A breast lift removes selected excess skin and reshapes existing breast tissue to raise the nipple and improve contour. It does not add implant volume, and the amount of upper-pole fullness achievable depends on the patient’s own tissue and skin quality.
The scar may be around the areola, extend vertically to the fold and, when more skin must be removed, continue along the fold. The shortest safe scar pattern is selected according to anatomy rather than preference alone.
A lift can make the breast appear more compact and better positioned, but it does not behave like an implant. Patients wanting a significant increase in volume may need to discuss an implant or selected fat transfer. Future pregnancy, weight change and ageing can cause renewed descent.
Swelling, bruising, tightness and temporary changes in nipple or breast sensation are common. Possible complications include bleeding, infection, delayed healing, visible or widened scars, asymmetry, recurrent descent, contour irregularity and partial or complete compromise of nipple-areola blood supply. Smoking increases healing risk.
Send front and oblique photographs together with age, height, weight, pregnancy and breastfeeding history, smoking status and previous breast operations.
Medical content reviewed by Dr. Telman Arakelyan. Final scar pattern and achievable shape require examination.
