Mastopexy: Everything You Need to Know About Breast Lift Surgery

Introduction

When patients come to see me for a mastopexy, commonly known as a breast lift the most common concern I hear is the same: their breasts have deflated and dropped lower than they used to be. If this sounds familiar to you, know that you're not alone. This is one of the most frequent complaints I address in my practice, and the good news is that mastopexy can be an excellent solution.

What Causes Breast Deflation and Sagging?

Breast deflation and descent happens to almost everybody at some point. It's not a personal failing—it's simply a natural consequence of how our bodies change over time. There are several factors that contribute to this:

Time: As we age, our skin naturally loses elasticity and collagen, which affects the support structure of the breast.

Gravity: The constant downward pull of gravity gradually stretches the breast tissue and skin over the years.

Breastfeeding: The physiological changes that occur during nursing and lactation can contribute to volume loss and stretched skin.

Weight Fluctuations: Even small changes in weight over time can stretch the skin envelope of the breast, affecting its position and appearance.

The combination of these factors causes the skin of the breast to stretch out, resulting in a lower, less youthful appearance.

How Mastopexy Works

The solution to breast sagging is mastopexy, a breast lift procedure that restores your breasts to a more youthful and natural position. Here's how it works:

During a mastopexy, we tighten the skin envelope of the breast. This involves removing excess skin and repositioning the breast tissue to lift it back to where it used to be. The result is breasts that sit higher on the chest in a more youthful, natural position with improved shape and proportion.

The beauty of this procedure is that it works with your body's existing tissue. We're not adding anything unnecessary—we're simply repositioning what you already have and removing the excess skin that's been stretched over time.

Customizing Your Breast Lift

One of the best aspects of mastopexy is how customizable it is. While the breast lift alone can produce beautiful results for many patients, we can combine it with other procedures based on your individual goals and concerns.

Mastopexy Alone

Many women find that simply repositioning their breast volume into a more natural position on the chest provides excellent results. By lifting the breasts and creating a better contour, they achieve a rejuvenated appearance without needing any additional procedures. The skin tightening alone often leaves them with a really nice form and restored confidence.

Mastopexy with Implants

If you feel your breasts are deflated or you desire more volume, we can combine the lift with breast implants. This gives you both the lift to restore position and the augmentation to restore fullness. Many patients find this combination gives them the best of both worlds.

Mastopexy with Reduction

If you still feel your breasts will be too large after repositioning, we can combine the lift with a breast reduction. This allows us to lift your breasts while also reducing their size, which can improve comfort and create better proportions for your body.

Why Choose Mastopexy?

Mastopexy is an ideal solution if your primary concern is the position and shape of your breasts rather than their size. It's a time-tested procedure that delivers natural-looking results because we're working with your own tissue. Patients appreciate the rejuvenating effect and the restored sense of youth and confidence that comes with it.

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