Breast Lift
A breast lift, known medically as mastopexy, is a surgical procedure that corrects sagging by removing excess skin, reshaping the breast tissue, and moving the nipple and areola to a higher position. It restores a firmer, more lifted contour, but on its own it does not meaningfully add or remove volume.
- Breast surgery
- About 4–6 weeks of restricted activity
- Surgical
Overview
Mastopexy addresses breast ptosis—the gradual descent of breast tissue that can follow pregnancy, breastfeeding, significant weight change, or simply time and gravity. Surgeons commonly grade ptosis by where the nipple sits relative to the fold beneath the breast, and that grading directly shapes the operative plan: milder sagging may be corrected through an incision around the areola, while more advanced descent usually calls for a vertical or anchor-shaped incision.
It helps to be clear about the boundaries. A lift repositions and tightens what is already there; adding volume is the role of breast augmentation with implants or fat grafting, and removing tissue to reduce size and weight is the role of breast reduction. When someone wants both a lift and fuller upper volume, the two procedures can be combined, but whether that is appropriate is a decision for a surgical consultation. A lift also cannot stop future aging, gravity, or weight change from altering the shape again.
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