Breasts are a symbol of womanhood. If a woman is insecure about the appearance of her breasts, it can affect her confidence and self-image in general. This is especially true if the breasts are sagging or if the areolas are enlarged. These situations can make a woman feel insecure about her overall body shape. Breast lift surgery, or mastopexy, can be performed to lift sagging breasts, reduce the size of the areola and correct drooping nipples. This procedure can help a woman reverse the effects of ageing, pregnancy or excessive weight loss.
Who can have breast lift surgery?
Breast lift surgery is suitable for people with the following conditions:
Women with mild ptosis have a small amount of lower breast tissue that is located below the inframammary fold. In general, the nipples are still well prominent and outward-facing.
Women with moderate ptosis have a significant amount of lower breast tissue that sits below the inframammary fold. The nipples may also have started to point downwards.
In women with severe ptosis, most of the lower breast tissue is below the inframammary fold. The nipples begin to sag and point towards the floor.
Benefits of a breast lift
Women choose breast lift surgery to improve the overall quality of their breasts. Sagging breasts can contribute to an aged appearance. During your breast lift procedure, the breast tissue is specially shaped to best fit the natural structure of your body. In addition to achieving the most realistic results possible, the restoration of firmness will help you achieve the desired appearance.
In women with sagging breasts, the nipple-areola area may also be poorly positioned. In some cases, the nipples have a weak projection and point towards the floor. In others, enlarged areolas can create an unbalanced breast appearance. During your breast lift, the nipple-areola complexes can be repositioned and the areolas resized for a better appearance and more natural-looking results.
Many women with sagging breasts also feel that they lack attractive volume. This is often the case after pregnancy or weight loss, when the breasts take on a deflated appearance. For women who want both increased volume and younger looking breasts, implants can be used during a breast lift. In this procedure, implants are used to increase the size of the breasts.
What types of implants are used for a breast lift?
Saline or silicone implants are available for combined procedures. The type of implant you choose can affect the overall appearance of your breasts. Your surgeon will recommend the best implants for you during your consultation.
How is a breast lift performed?
During mastopexy, your doctor chooses the breast implant incision to minimise scars, using some of the incisions. First, a breast implant pocket (space for the implant) is surgically created under the pectoral muscle. The implant is then placed in the pocket. Your doctor will then check the correct position, shape and symmetry of the implants. The breast lift begins with the removal of excess skin from the breast. The inner breast tissue is manipulated and reshaped around the implant. Finally, the areola is reduced and the incisions are closed to better accommodate the new breast proportions.