Mastopexy
Changes in a woman’s life can lead to sagging and deflation of the breasts, such as pregnancy and breastfeeding or simply the natural aging process. A breast lift, also known as a mastopexy, can lift and reshape breast tissue and can be performed alone or with augmentation, in which breast implants are used to increase volume.
Contact UsMastopexy At-A-Glance
- Performed under general anesthesia
- Surgery length is approximately two to three hours
- Outpatient or inpatient for one night (depending on any combined surgical procedures)
- Commonly performed with abdominoplasty and liposuction as a mommy makeover
- Recovery is two weeks
- Incisions are made around the areola, running vertically from the bottom of the nipple to the crease under the breast, and across the breast fold
- Results can be permanent
Because Every Detail Matters
If you have breasts that have lost shape or volume or nipples that point downward or sit below the breast crease, you might be a good candidate for a mastopexy.
Breast lift surgery isn’t the right fit for every breast complaint. A breast lift alone will not increase the size of your breasts. However, if you would like larger breasts as well, you can opt for a combination of a breast lift with augmentation, also called an “augpexy.”
If your breasts are heavy and cause back and neck pain, a breast reduction might be the best procedure for you. This surgery includes a breast lift while also reducing the size of large breasts.
A breast lift alone is ideal for patients who are happy with their breast size, but unhappy with the shape, often due to droopiness and sagging.
The breast lift is a common addition to a mommy makeover, a set of cosmetic procedures performed after pregnancy to reverse common post-pregnancy body complaints. A mommy makeover helps women feel restored in their body after pregnancy, breastfeeding and childbirth. In addition to a breast lift, a mommy makeover may also include a tummy tuck, liposuction, and other cosmetic procedures.
Breast lift surgery after pregnancy can lift sagging and drooping breasts, restoring shape and profile. Dr. Beale often pairs a breast lift with implants, adding volume and enhancing shape. Both a lift and implants can be performed simultaneously.
What to Expect From a Mastopexy With Dr. Beale
Dr. Beale will examine you during your consultation and ask you a number of questions about what you dislike about the size and shape of your breasts. He will then discuss the different options with you in detail so you know what to expect from your breast surgery. He has many years of experience providing successful breast surgeries for his patients. He’ll provide you with medically sound advice and carefully honed surgical skill. He approaches every patient as an individual and creates a surgical plan that is customized to your needs, goals, and anatomy.