Breast Mastopexy Surgery
A breast lift, also known as a mastopexy, is a plastic surgery procedure designed to address a droop in the breast, a low nipple position and sagging skin.
During the operation, the breast tissue is repositioned to a higher location, the nipple is also raised, and excess skin is removed.
It will leave scars around the areola, vertically down towards the breast crease, and sometimes an additional scar in the breast crease.
An augmentation mastopexy is undertaken when you are asleep (general anaesthetic) and takes place in hospital. Following surgery, you will wake up wearing your post-surgical bra, with surgical tapes on the wounds themselves.
By combining a breast lift with a breast augmentation, two goals are addressed in a single operation - improving the volume of the breast and also improving the shape, nipple position and addressing any sagging skin.
Anaesthetic
General
Procedure Length
1 hour
Facility Stay
Day Case
Cost
From £7,770
Downtime
Light exercise can resume after 4-6 weeks
Available in-house at Purity Bridge
Yes
Anaesthetic
General
Procedure Length
1 hour
Facility Stay
Day Case
Cost
From £7,770
Downtime
Light exercise can resume after 4-6 weeks
Available in-house at Purity Bridge
Yes
Breast lift surgery usually takes between two and three hours, depending on the degree of lifting required and the surgical technique used.
The procedure focuses on reshaping and repositioning the breasts to create a firmer, more youthful contour.
Most patients take one to two weeks away from work and normal activities to recover.
Swelling and bruising are expected initially, but these gradually improve over the following weeks. Final results continue to refine over several months.
Light activities can usually be resumed within a few days. More strenuous exercise and heavy lifting should be avoided until your surgeon advises otherwise.
Recovery guidance will be tailored to your individual treatment plan.
Potential complications include bleeding, infection, delayed wound healing, asymmetry, changes in nipple sensation and scarring.
Your surgeon will explain these risks fully during your consultation.
A breast lift may be suitable for women who are concerned about breast drooping or loss of firmness following pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight loss or ageing.
The procedure can improve breast shape and position without necessarily increasing volume.
A breast lift primarily changes breast shape and position rather than size. Some patients feel their breasts appear slightly smaller because excess skin has been removed and the breasts sit higher on the chest.
If additional volume is desired, implants can often be combined with a breast lift.
Yes. Many patients choose to combine a breast lift with breast augmentation to improve both breast position and volume.
This combination procedure can create a fuller and more youthful breast shape.
The results of a breast lift are long lasting, although factors such as ageing, pregnancy, weight fluctuations and gravity will continue to affect the breasts over time.
Maintaining a stable weight can help preserve your results for longer.
