Factors such as pregnancy, nursing, weight change, aging and gravity produce changes in the appearance of a woman’s breasts.  As the skin loses its elasticity, the breasts often lose their shape and begin to sag.  Breast lift, or mastopexy, is a surgery performed by plastic surgeons to raise and reshape sagging breasts.  This operation can also reduce the size of the areola, the darker skin around the nipple.  If your breasts are small or have lost volume after pregnancy, breast implants inserted in conjunction with mastopexy can increase both firmness and size.  The best candidate for mastopexy is a healthy, emotionally stable woman who has realistic expectations about what this type of surgery can accomplish.  Breasts of any size can be lifted, but the results may not last as long for women with heavy, large breasts.  Mastopexy does leave permanent, noticeable scars on the breasts.  There are a variety of different surgical techniques used for the reshaping and lifting of the female breast.

     If you have further questions about a mastopexy, or breast lift surgery, we suggest you click on the link below, which will take you to the website of the American Society of Plastic Surgerons.  They will have the greatest amount and most up-to-date information to educate you and help you decide if this is a procedure you would want to pursue. 

Associated URL: http://plasticsurgery.org