A breast lift (medically known as mastopexy) is a surgical procedure to tighten, lift, and improve the shape of the female breast. It is typically performed when the breasts have sagged—for example, due to pregnancy, breastfeeding, weight loss, or age-related skin sagging.
🩺 Reasons for a breast lift
Breast sagging (ptosis)
Asymmetries in breast shape
Sagging or asymmetrical nipples
Loss of volume and shape
Desire for a more youthful breast shape
🧪 Surgical procedure
Anesthesia: The surgery is usually performed under general anesthesia.
Incision techniques: Depending on the initial findings:
Periareolar (only around the nipple)
Lejour technique (state-of-the-art technique, minimal scarring, vertical (around the nipple and vertically downwards)
T-incision (additional horizontal incision in the inframammary fold, rarely required)
Tissue reshaping: Glandular tissue and skin are tightened, and the nipple area is raised.
Suture closure: Fine suture technique for minimal scarring, often with dissolvable sutures
⏳ Healing process
Hospital stay: Usually 1 night inpatient
Rest period: 2–3 weeks
Abstinence from exercise: approximately 6 weeks
Special bra: To be worn for 4–6 weeks
Scars: Usually fade and repigment over time, often within 3–6 months, but remain slightly visible depending on the predisposition to scar healing.
⚖️ Risks & Complications
Wound healing problems
Scar formation or hardening, sometimes hypertrophic scars in predisposed individuals
Changes in sensitivity of the nipple or skin (very rare)
Asymmetries (extremely rare)
Repeat surgery is possible, for example, in the case of subsequent weight loss, but long-lasting aesthetic results can generally be expected.
Breastfeeding ability may be impaired (depending on the surgical technique, but very rare)
💶 Costs
Depending on the clinic and specialist in plastic and aesthetic surgery, €4,000 – €7,000
✅ Suitable Candidates
Physically healthy
Realistic expectations
Stable weight
No pregnancy planned in the near future (may alter the result)
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