Surgical Breast Lift Options

Breast lift surgery or mastopexy is one of the most requested cosmetic surgical procedures. it involves repositioning the breasts by removing excess skin reshaping the breast tissue and repositioning the nipple and areola complex.

After the surgery, changes in the appearance of the breasts may occur, and individual experiences may vary. Breast lifts may be considered for changes in breast shape due to various factors, including ageing, breastfeeding, or weight loss.

Breast lift surgery is performed under general anaesthetic in a fully licenced and accredited private hospital, where your care and comfort are the priority.

Do I need a breast lift?

Breast lifts are designed for mums and women that have sagging due to ageing or massive weight loss. Candidates for this procedure are assessed on an individual basis, considering various health factors.

You can perform a test yourself to determine whether you might benefit from a breast lift.

Simply place a ruler in the fold under your breasts and note the position of your areolas.

• If your nipple and areola fall below the ruler, you might benefit from a breast lift.
• If your nipple and areola are on or above the ruler, a breast lift probably is not the right procedure. You might consider a breast augmentation (breast implants or fat grafting) if you are concerned about volume loss.

Techniques used:

Lollipop mastopexy (vertical breast lift)

This technique involves an incision around the areola and straight down the lower breast pole. The results, including scarring and changes in breast shape, may vary based on individual factors.

Doughnut mastopexy (Benelli technique)

A circular or ‘doughnut’ incision is made around the areola. the nipple-areola is moved to a higher position, drawing in the surrounding skin to lift the breast. While the incisions are smaller, this technique is limited in terms of the lift it can provide.

‘Inverted t’ or ‘wise pattern’ mastopexy

This traditional breast lift technique involves an anchor-shaped or ‘inverted t’ incision circling the areola and extending downwards on the lower breast pole, ending with an incision along the natural curve of the breast. Excess skin is removed, and the nipple and areola are moved to a higher position. It is more invasive than newer techniques and less commonly used by our doctors.

Following the lifting process, our doctors will complete a symmetry check before closing the incisions in layers with dissolving sutures.