breast lift

What is a Breast Lift?

Breast lift or mastopexy is plastic surgery most commonly performed on women who feel that their breasts are sagging or look “tired” and need repositioning on their chest. In young women sagging breasts are usually associated with having large breasts that succumb to the pull of gravity quicker. Pregnancy can also alter the position and elasticity of breasts as do hormonal changes.

Who is suitable for Breast Lift surgery?

One of the common tricks to see if a woman is a likely candidate for a breast lift plastic surgery is to place a pencil under the breast – if it doesn’t fall to the ground a breast lift procedure could be a good plastic surgery solution. Mastopexy is often performed in conjunction with other breast procedures such as breast reduction surgery or breast augmentation. The main goal of the surgery is to reposition the nipple and breast tissue and remove any excess skin while keeping the maximum sensation in the nipple area and surrounding skin. More