Breast Uplift surgery
Due to the reduction of skin elasticity (as a result of aging, weight loss, pregnancy or breastfeeding), breasts tend to sag and lose their beautiful shape and firmness. A breast lift surgery (mastopexy) serves to reverse these changes, whether or not with adding an implant to give some extra volume and projection. Please refer to the information under breast augmentation.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE FOR BREAST UPLIFT SURGERY?
A patient is eligible for a breast uplift surgery when the breast is saggy and the nipple is lower than the breast fold.
TREATMENT
The appropriate technique and incision pattern is determined according to size, shape and degree of sagging of the breast, as well as the position of the areola (outer nipple).
The incision is most commonly one of the following:
- Around the nipple areola (peri-areolary): small lift with only a scar around the nipple areola
- Around the nipple areola, vertically down the breast (circumvertical scar)
- Around the areola, vertically down the breast and horizontally along the breast crease = classic lift with ‘anchor scar’.
Following a pre-operative signed pattern, the excess skin will be removed and the nipple with the areola will be placed higher (lifted). The sagging gland will be remodulated resulting in a natural-looking breast with more filling at the top. If necessary, extra volume will be added through an implant.
A breast lift is performed in day surgery under general anaesthesia under continuous supervision of our experienced anaesthesiologist.
Before-and-After photos
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BREAST LIFT COST
Click here to see the prices for a breast uplift. Prices starting from € 3.600.
PATIENT TESTIMONIALS
Click here for patient testimonials about breast uplift in the Global Care Clinic.
Course of your treatment
We refer to the information mentioned under course of treatment. Please read this information very carefully.
Side-effects / postoperative complications
This surgery has the same risks as any other surgery. Please read more information on possible side effects here. The specific risks and possible complications are also explained during the interview with the plastic surgeon. Specific for breast uplift: when a breast uplift is combined with a breast implant, the chance for complications (wound dehiscence or nipple tissue necrosis) is higher, especially when big implants are used and/or if you are a smoker.