What Is a Breast Lift? (Mastopexy)
A breast lift, or mastopexy, is a plastic surgery for breasts that repositions and reshapes them by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue. The goal of a surgical breast lift is to achieve a youthful look with breast symmetry correction while improving skin elasticity. This procedure is popular among women experiencing sagging breasts, deflated breasts, or other changes due to aging, weight loss, or pregnancy.
The mastopexy procedure can be performed on its own or combined with implants for a breast lift and augmentation, depending on the patient’s goals. For women looking for subtle reshaping and elevation, a breast lift without implants can offer dramatic improvements with natural results. When combined with implants, the breast lift with implants provides both volume and lift.
How Does the Breast Lift Work?
During the mastopexy operation, a certified plastic surgeon will make incisions for excess skin removal and nipple repositioning for a lifted breast appearance. The internal tissue may also be reshaped, a process known as breast tissue reshaping, to better support the new contour. Many women undergo this aesthetic breast surgery as part of a mommy makeover procedure, especially after post-pregnancy body changes.
The procedure helps address breast volume loss, improve natural breast position, and reverse the effects of gravity-affected breasts. Some women also consider this surgery to fix breast ptosis correction or improve breast symmetry due to congenital differences or aging.
Benefits of Breast Lift Surgery
Women seek a cosmetic breast lift for various reasons:
- Improve upper body contouring and eliminate the discomfort of aging and breasts changes.
- Enhance self-confidence by restoring breast firmness and eliminating droopiness.
- Experience physical relief with a skin tightening procedure that reduces excess breast weight.
- Achieve a more youthful breast contour and refreshed appearance without added volume.
- Ideal for women seeking breast rejuvenation surgery after weight loss, breastfeeding, or natural aging.