Breast Lift
Also known as mastopexy, a breast lift raises and firms the breasts by removing excess skin and tightening the surrounding tissue to reshape and support the new breast contour. Sometimes the areola becomes enlarged over time, and a breast lift will reduce this as well.
Excess skin is surgically removed to raise the nipple and tighten the breast tissue. Incision patterns vary, depending on degree of excess skin and amount of lifting required as well as patient and surgeon preference.
Swelling should subside in 2 to 4 weeks. Breast shape may take 1 to 3 months to fully refine. Incision lines will continue to flatten and fade for up to a year.
Breast lift can be performed with or without breast implants. If larger breasts are also desired, then breast enlargement may be considered as a compliment to breast lift surgery. Conversely, if the breasts are too large and heavy in addition to being saggy, then breast reduction may be recommended.