Mastopexy
Restore the youthful position and shape of your breasts, enhancing your natural silhouette and boosting your confidence in your own skin.
What is mastopexy?
Mastopexy, or breast lift surgery raises and reshapes sagging breasts by removing excess skin and tightening surrounding tissue. This procedure restores a more youthful breast contour and position without significantly changing breast size. Dr Marc Seifman's technique focuses on creating natural-looking results that enhance your body's proportions while maintaining long-lasting lift.
book a consultMastopexy at a Glance
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Best suited for: People looking to improve the shape, size and position of their breasts, those whose breasts have lost firmness or shape due to aging, pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight fluctuations or genetics, those looking to restore harmony in their body proportions, those for whom ptotic (sagging) and deflated breasts impact on their ability to choose appropriate clothing or to exercise, those with different sized breasts looking to achieve symmetry.
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Recovery time: Two weeks for wound healing. Specific instructions are provided regarding limitations and recommendations for arm and shoulder movement during the first two weeks. Six weeks of no strenuous exercise or heavy lifting.
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Surgical Procedure: 2-3 hours.
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Commonly associated procedures: Can be combined with abdominoplasty, circumferential lipectomy, brachioplasty, liposuction.
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Hospital stay: Overnight stay. May be longer if combined with other procedures.
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Anaesthesia: General
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Am I the right candidate for this?
You may be a candidate if your breasts have lost firmness or shape due to aging, pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight fluctuations, or genetics. If your nipples point downward, your breasts lack upper fullness, or you're unhappy with breast sagging, a breast lift could help restore your confidence and comfort in your appearance.
What is the process?
Begin with a GP referral, then book your consultation with Dr Seifman. Depending on your risk profile, screening imaging to detect possible breast cancer may be performed. A minimum of two thorough consultations will help determine your goals and surgical plan. After your deposit, we'll schedule surgery. Fasting is required before the procedure. Most patients go home the same day, though some may stay overnight. Follow-up care includes appointments at 1 week, 2 weeks and 6 weeks, with ongoing support available. You'll receive comprehensive post-operative care instructions and supplies.
Post-operative care and recovery timeline
Initial recovery typically takes 1-2 weeks, with gradual return to normal activities over 4-6 weeks. Avoid heavy lifting and strenuous exercise for 6-8 weeks. Dr Seifman will provide specific instructions including wound care, wearing supportive bras, and potential massage therapy. Following these guidelines ensures optimal healing and results.
Risks and additional info
Potential risks include infection, bleeding, scarring, changes in nipple sensation, issues with nipple blood supply, and asymmetry. In some cases, additional procedures like breast augmentation may be recommended to achieve desired fullness. Dr Seifman will thoroughly explain all aspects of the procedure and potential outcomes during your consultation.
Is this surgery right for me?
Is this treament right for me?
Most women who are interested in this operation have had normal or heavy breasts which have deflated in volume, possibly after childbirth, and are saggy or ptotic. Their breasts may not fill their bra cup, or may fill them in a bra but be quite different out of a bra. Women considering this procedure are often looking to reposition their breasts (to lift them), and may be looking to restore cleavage or fullness at the top of the breasts.
What does the procedure
journey look like?
To begin your journey at Tailored Plastic Surgery, you will typically have an initial consultation to discuss your goals and see how we can help you. After a second consultation and a cooling-off period of one week, if you wish to proceed, we will schedule the surgery on a date that suits you. We will discuss the steps you need to take in the lead-up to your surgery, and also on the day of your procedure.
Most people experience minimal pain. The night after your procedure and the day after you may experience some discomfort in the breasts. You will be wearing a post-operative surgical bra and have instructions for medications to take at home, and exercises to perform. You should be able to go home the next day.
You should be able to return to work within two weeks depending on what your regular occupation is. We advise against strenuous physical activity and exercise within the first six weeks.
Procedure Risks
Mastopexy, commonly referred to as a breast lift, is a procedure that lifts and reshapes sagging breasts. In addition to general surgery risks, risks associated with mastopexy may include:
Changes to nipple blood supply:
Breast surgery may impact the blood supply to the nipple and if this occurs, further procedures to address this may be warranted.
Cup size:
There is no standardised measure for bra cup size. Dr Seifman aims to achieve your ideal breast shape and volume, though it is important to ensure harmony between your breasts and the rest of your body.
Loss of Sensation:
Nerve injury during surgery can result in temporary or permanent loss of sensation in the nipple or a patch of breast skin.
Inability to Breastfeed:
Damage to the milk ducts during breast surgery may affect the ability to breastfeed. It is important to discuss this risk with your surgeon and consider the best procedure option for your individual situation.
Additional Risks:
These may include the risk of BII (Breast implant illness) or pneumothorax (intraoperative complication)’ to ‘there is a small risk of detecting a breast cancer when performing a mastopexy. If this occurs, Dr Marc Seifman will discuss the findings with you, and guide you through the appropriate treatment.
Still unsure? Here are some FAQs…
What scars are there with a mastopexy breast lift?
There are different ways to do a mastopexy (breast lift), using incisions around your nipple areolar complex (periareolar mastopexy), a lollipop incision (vertical scar mastopexy), or an inverted-T or anchor incision (Wise pattern mastopexy). There are advantages and disadvantages for each of these, and at Tailored Plastic Surgery we are happy to explain these to you and what best suits you.
Can I have this operation as well as a tummy tuck (abdominoplasty)?
There are women who would like both an abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) and a mastopexy (breast lift) at the same time. This is not uncommon for women who have finished having their children, and feel that their breasts might be deflated or saggy, and they have loose or excess abdominal skin. The two operations can be performed at the same time, or can be performed in two stages. The team at Tailored Plastic Surgery is happy to explain this to you and what best suits you.
Can I have this operation as well as a breast implant?
There are times where a lift alone is not enough to restore your breast shape, and in these cases it may be best to combine the operation with a breast augmentation. Depending on your individual circumstances, this may be performed together with breast implants, or repositioning your existing breast tissue. Some people prefer to do the operation in two stages, and others prefer to have both operations at the same time. At Tailored Plastic Surgery, we are happy to explain this to you and what best suits you.