What is a mastopexy?

Mastopexy is the medical term for breast lift. There are various types of mastopexy, and your surgeon will recommend the one which will give you the best result possible. It is important to choose a well-qualified plastic surgeon to ensure the best result and minimize the risk of unsightly scars.

A mastopexy is simply a lift of the breast.  It is done when the nipple and areola have drifted south and look older or droopy.  There are many kinds of lifts which are chosen depending on how much lift is needed.  Sometimes a breast implant is also used if there is a need for extra volume... more

MASTO - Breast ( as in Mastectomy, the removal of a breast)PEXY - Lift A Breast Lift (Mastopexy) is an operation in which the breast is repositioned higher on the chest wall and the nipple complex is placed in its anatomically desired center in that location. There are various forms of Mastopexy which are... more

A mastopexy (breast lift) raises droopy breasts from one to several inches and excess skin is removed. If you're sagging or asymmetrical, and are looking for perkiness, you'll need a lift--or, if you also want more volume, a lift and implants.  If you just want to go bigger, the only way to do that... more

See VIDEO below: 1) Ptosis: Although this can easily be performed with any breast, there are certain features which make some patients better candidates for various techniques. Probably the single most important factor in determining if you are a good candidate is the degree of ptosis (sagging).This is... more

Breast lift operation involves making a decision to trade an improved breast shape and contour for some (well-placed and concealed) surgical scars on the breast. For the patient who is displeased that her nipples are downpointing, it may be a relatively easy decision. The surgical incisions are strategically... more

Mastopexy refers to a procedure commonly known as a breast lift.  In this plastic surgery procedure, a patient with droopy breasts and excessive skin, undergoes a procedure wherein the nipple and areola are repositioned and the skin envelope is tightened.  The procedure is commonly performed under... more

Thanks for the question - Mastopexy (breast - lift) involves reshaping the skin and usually the inner breast tissue as well to create a breast that is not as saggy as it once was.  This remodeling of the skin and tissue comes at a cost - scars. Since you asked about mastopexies let's talk about them a bit... more

Watch the breast lift video to hear more about: Minimizing scars, limiting breast lift scars to either around the nipple or more commonly to a "lollipop" scar Reshaping breast tissue to get a perkier breast without depending on the skin for tension Breast lift surgery time required, anesthesia, and... more